The holder of this badge was a speaker at the Applied AI Conference 2026, a curated virtual conference organized by GDG Chapel Hill that brought together Google Developer Experts, practitioners, and builders working with generative AI and production AI systems. The conference focused on real-world applications including production AI systems and architectures, AI agents and autonomous systems, LLM application patterns, GenAI tooling and developer experience, and real-world case studies. Speakers were selected through a competitive Call for Speakers process based on hands-on experience, practical value, and demonstrated expertise in building with AI. The one-day virtual event was held on June 13, 2026, and served 50-100 AI practitioners and developers from the global community.