Renuka Kelkar

Flutter GDE |Field Marketing Specialist @ Codemagic| Co-Founder ARNA Genext Solutions| Founder@TechPowerGirls

Renuka Kelkar is a trailblazing figure in the tech industry, known for her multifaceted roles as Co-Founder of ARNA Genext Solutions, Google Developer Expert for Flutter and Dart, and Founder of the TechPowerGirls Community. With a passion for fostering diversity and inclusion, she serves as an organizer for GDG London and a WomenTechmaker ambassador. Renuka's impactful contributions were recognized with the prestigious Diversity and Inclusion Award from Google in 2023. Her dynamic speaking prowess has earned her the prestigious title of Most Active Speaker for the past two years consecutively on Sessionize, cementing her reputation as a driving force in the tech community.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall… Built with Flutter After All

Step into the future of home automation and interactive displays! In this hands‑on session, Shourya and Renuka will guide you through the end‑to‑end process of transforming an ordinary two‑way mirror into a “Magic Mirror” that greets you, displays real‑time information, and even carries on intelligent conversations. Whether you’re a hobbyist eager for your next Raspberry Pi project, a mobile developer curious about embedding Flutter UIs in novel hardware, or an AI enthusiast looking to bring intelligent agents into physical spaces, this talk delivers. Why Attend? Real‑World Hardware + Software See how to connect a Raspberry Pi to a Flutter app—even if you’ve never done it before. Flutter on a Smart Mirror Learn simple tricks to run your Flutter screens on the mirror’s display and keep them running smoothly. Making MagicMirror² Work for You Discover how to install and tweak the MagicMirror² software on a Pi, and solve common issues you’ll run into. Building Your Own AI Agents Learn how to create custom AI agents, orchestrate different tools, and get the exact results you want. Adding AI the Easy Way Find out how to send voice or text questions from your mirror to an AI service and get responses back, handling delays and errors gracefully. Live Demo + Ready‑to‑Use Code Watch the complete setup in action, and grab starter code you can try out right away. Speed & Security Tips Get simple advice on keeping your Pi fast, your Flutter app lean, and your AI calls secure. Take away: When you join this session, you’ll walk away with hands‑on knowledge of wiring a Raspberry Pi to drive a Flutter UI on a smart mirror, the know‑how to install and customize MagicMirror², and the skills to build and orchestrate your own AI agents for voice and text interactions. You’ll see live demos, get production‑ready starter code, and learn simple tips for keeping your system fast, secure, and reliable—so you can start building your own magical mirror right away.