Join us for OctogatosConf 2022

OctogatosConf22, a free LatinX in Tech Conference, took place on September 15, 2022, aiming to unite LatinX professionals and allies in the tech industry to celebrate their culture and heritage. The event featured live-streamed interactive talks in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, with live translations, covering topics such as software development, security, technical project management, open source, and professional development. Keynote speakers included Juan Pablo Buritica, a software engineering leader originally from Colombia; Nina da Hora, a Brazilian computer scientist and activist; and Mario Rodriguez, VP of product management at GitHub. Organized by Octogatos, GitHub's employee resource group for LatinX staff, the conference sought to amplify and empower LatinX voices in technology, offering attendees the chance to learn from leading industry figures and network with other technologists.