I recently had the privilege of presenting at the Google Workspace Developer Summit in Berlin. It was my first time representing the new company name Qodea, and I was thrilled to see the brand recognition already established. The summit was a great blend of Google-led sessions and community contributions, showcasing the vibrant energy within the Workspace developer ecosystem.
Key Session Highlights
I was particularly impressed by the following talks:
- Transforming Feedback into Action: Leveraging AppSheet, Forms, and AI for Enhanced Business Insights by Aurélien Sabaly (CEO, Idun Group): Aurélien demonstrated how to harness the power of AppSheet, Forms, and AI (including the Gemini API) to turn feedback into actionable business insights. This talk was an inspiring example of how Google Workspace tools, AppSheet and a little AI can be used to enhance data-driven decision-making.
- Small Steps, Big Impact: Start Simple and Scale Up with Apps Script by Jay Rost (Lead Engineer, Google Business at Seibert Media GmbH): Jay’s session offered practical guidance on using Apps Script to boost productivity and streamline workflows within Google Workspace. From custom functions to automation and GCP integration, Jay’s insights were a goldmine for anyone looking to optimize their Workspace experience.
Demo Magic
My Totally Unscripted co-hosts, Kara Ireland and Charles Maxon, delivered an amazing, demo-packed session on the Gemini API and Google Workspace solutions. A standout moment was their Apps Script web app that could generate Card Service code from a hand-drawn wireframe UI – truly impressive!
Other Notable Sessions
- Mike Rhemtulla (Product Manager, Google Chat Platform) shared best practices for designing and building Google Chat apps in his “Chat Apps 101” session.
- Christian Schalk (AppSheet Product Manager) explored AppSheet AI strategies with Gemini, offering a glimpse into the future of AI-powered Workspace applications.
Monetization Tips from the Pros
The summit concluded with a panel discussion featuring Google Workspace Marketplace entrepreneurs Romain Vialard and John McGown. They shared invaluable tips on monetizing add-ons, including strategies for EDU domain installs and navigating the add-on review process.
Community Connections
It was fantastic to connect with so many people at the summit! Thank you to everyone who came by to say hello and mentioned Apps Script Pulse and the GeminiApp Apps Script library. It gets lonely sometimes and people’s support and enthusiasm are really appreciated. Recording might be published at a later date, but in the meantime you can check out my slides here.