join us for a series of informal discussions with a focus on collaborative learning and community knowledge sharing
Everyone knows that some of the most productive and meaningful interactions at any conference are the ones that happen during the breaks, or in the halls and are totally unexpected. We thought: "how do we take that and do it at scale?" How? The unsolved unconference..
How does it work?
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We've pre-selected a handful of topics and asked a few moderators to facilitate the discussion. As we get closer to the event we'll solicit suggestions from the attendees on additional issues and topics. You have the opportunity to suggest topics on unsolved or pressing problems facing you every day.
unsolved unconference topics
Software Engineering With GenAI
AI coding assistants have been hyped as game-changers for software engineering, but how effective are they in practice? This session provides a reality check on current AI coding tools, analyzing what works, what doesn’t, and how these tools impact software development workflows. Attendees will gain insights into best practices, challenges, and the future trajectory of GenAI in software development. What is the current state of AI coding assistants? How are AI coding assistants improving developer productivity? What AI tools are effective for software development today, which ones are disappointing? What best practices exist for integrating GenAI into engineering teams? What are the future trends and implications of AI-driven software development? How are you scaling AI tooling across large numbers of engineers?
Mastering Release Management
Teams of all sizes require release management processes that should ensure smooth delivery of app updates, while balancing the need for innovation with stability and user experience. Coordinating teams, managing release cycles, and mitigating risks while adapting to the Android ecosystem can be challenging. Join this open roundtable discussion to examine: • What are the biggest challenges in managing releases within the Android ecosystem, especially with the variety of devices and OS versions? • How do you allow frequent releases while minimizing the toil of release management? • How do you ensure a smooth release process while balancing the need for continuous innovation and feature updates? • What are some best practices for testing and quality assurance before rolling out an Android release to a large user base? • How do you manage the potential impact of an unsuccessful or buggy release, and what steps are taken to mitigate such risks? • What role do user feedback and crash analytics play in refining subsequent Android releases?
Keeping Up With Android – How to Stay Relevant
In the fast-paced world of Android development, staying current and continually honing your skills is essential for career growth and relevance. With constant advancements, new tools, libraries and APIs emerging…it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, have FOMO and feel like you are being left behind. In this roundtable we’ll discuss: - How do you prioritize what new technologies or trends to focus on? - What are some effective strategies or habits you use to continually hone your skills while balancing a busy work schedule? - How do you assess whether a new technology is worth investing time and energy into learning? - Can you share any resources, communities, or platforms that have been particularly helpful in staying up to date? - How do you prevent burnout?
Android Open Source Frameworks in 2025
Open-source frameworks are increasingly shaping the Android ecosystem, offering alternative solutions to Google’s standard libraries. This session will examine the practical benefits and trade-offs of adopting open-source frameworks at scale, addressing key gaps they fill and how they influence architectural decisions in mobile teams. What is the current industry balance between open-source frameworks and standard Android libraries? What challenges do state-machine architectures like Circuit, Workflow, and Appyx solve for mobile orgs? How do open-source frameworks impact long-term maintainability, scalability, and team onboarding? What are the key architectural bottlenecks in Android development today, and how do these frameworks address them? What organizational investment is required to adopt, maintain, or contribute to open-source frameworks?
EM or IC? What’s Right for Me?
Choosing between a career path as an engineering manager or an individual contributor is a pivotal decision for engineers as they advance in their careers. This choice often hinges on personal interests, leadership aspirations, and the desire for hands-on technical work. Let’s get together and discuss: • What are the key factors that developers should consider when deciding between becoming an engineering manager or staying on the individual contributor track? • How can someone assess whether they have the necessary skills and mindset to transition into a management role? • What are the most significant challenges and rewards that come with each path—engineering management versus individual contribution? • How can companies support employees who are undecided or want to explore both career paths simultaneously?