While the DC area may not be as well-known for its technology scene as Silicon Valley or New York City, it boasts a caliber of talent that is evident in the speakers and attendees of DevFest DC 2016. The event was hosted at Capital One's headquarters in McLean, VA, where experts from Google, Capital One, The Washington Post, and MongoDB presented on various subjects, including diversity in technology and imposter syndrome. The day featured code labs, snacks, and opportunities to meet people, with a focus on leveraging technologies like Kubernetes for app development. Jay Gordon, a Technical Account Manager with MongoDB, delivered a talk on Jumpstart MongoDB: What You Need to Know, which was well-received by the audience. The event concluded with a gift - $100 credits to use MongoDB Atlas - and provided an opportunity for Jay to meet new friends, run into old ones, and share his passion for MongoDB.