Are you a developer ready for an immersive learning experience like no other? DockerCon 2023 is back, live and in person, and it promises to be one of the top developer conferences in the world. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your journey, DockerCon is the place to be.

DockerCon is the annual conference for the developer community, and it's a great place to learn about the latest Docker technologies, network with other Docker users, and get inspired by the Docker community. It is your opportunity to dive deep into Docker, connect with experts, and learn about the latest developments in the world of containerization. Whether you attend in person or virtually, you'll gain valuable insights, network with fellow developers, and enhance your skills. Don't miss out on this incredible learning experience – register today and be a part of the DockerCon community!

In this blog post, we're putting developers front and center, showcasing how DockerCon 2023 is your ticket to a world of coding excellence.

What to Expect?

1. AI/ML Hackathon

Docker and Docker Hub are the starting point for practitioners to start their AI/ML journey and distribute their applications or models. This year, Docker is organizing an AI/ML Hackathon and encourages developers to participate in our hybrid hackathon to show off their most creative AI/ML solutions built on Docker. Docker Team favors submissions that are as close to a real-world implementation as possible, but do accept submissions that are not fully functional if they show a strong proof of concept.

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2. In-Person and Virtual Attendance

The Dockercon portal allows you to choose your preferred format, whether you want to attend in person or virtually.

3. Venue Highlights

Date: October 3-5, 2023 Location: MAGICBOX, near Downtown Los Angeles, California

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Explore the vibrant surroundings of Downtown Los Angeles, including historic food halls like GRAND CENTRAL MARKET, art museums like THE BROAD, and cultural gems like LITTLE TOKYO.

4. Hallway Tracks

Hallway Track is an easy way to connect and learn from each other through conversations about things you care about. Share your knowledge and book 1-on-1 group conversations with other participants on the Hallway Track Platform.

5. Theme-based Workshops

i. Getting Started with Docker

A beginner-friendly workshop covering the basics of Docker, image creation, container networking, and more. This workshop starts from the basics and provides participants with a hands-on learning experience to gain practical knowledge and confidence in working with Docker containers. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have the essential skills needed to effectively utilize Docker for application development, deployment, and management.

ii. Docker for Machine Learning / AI / Data Science

Explore generative AI, model containerization, and expert panel discussions. This workshop is a crash course on the latest generative AI developments in LLMs and Image Generation models. It gives you an overview of techniques for fine tuning generative models. It will demonstrate how to build a multi-modal use case that leverages multiple models: Stable Diffusion XL, CLIP Interrogator, Llama2 etc. You will get a chance to learn how to containerize a model using Python and Dockerfiles.

iii. Secure Development with Docker

Learn about secure supply chains, vulnerability remediation, and integrating Docker Scout into CI/CD. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will start by diving in and understanding images, setting the stage for creating organizational base images that make it easier for your developers to meet security and organizational policies. The session will dive into SBOMs, scanning, and remediating issues and how Docker Scout makes this easy for developers.

iv. Docker for Web Development

Set up Docker for web development, optimize build times, and address security concerns. In this workshop, you will learn the usage of Compose, which enables the creation of a local development environment by combining PHP APIs and TypeScript-based NodeJS APIs. It will discuss the importance of optimizing build times and utilizing Compose Watch for efficient development. To address security concerns, it explores NPM vulnerabilities and how to use Docker Scout. Additionally, it will highlight Docker Desktop Extensions for web developers.

6. Networking with Docker Captains

Dockercon provides you with an excellent opportunity to meet Docker Captains and Community Leaders who are open to engaging with container enthusiasts of all skill levels, specialities and backgrounds. By participating in the conference, you will be introduced to other conference attendees and connected with a DockerCon veteran, giving you a built-in network before you arrive in Los Angeles.

Elevate Your Developer Journey

DockerCon 2023 is your playground for innovation and mastery. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, this event has something special for you. Register today and prepare to elevate your coding prowess at DockerCon. It's your time to shine!