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Plymouth Web presents – The Download

Thur 6 nov   |   7pm   |   Steel Brew, RWY

Stay updated with The Download – Three engaging speakers provide a concentrated burst of knowledge and showcase exciting projects from the world of web design and development…

Tony Edwards & Ronan Manning

MAUI Blazor Hybrid what???

Think building cross-platform apps with web tech has to be a headache? Tony and Ronan are here to challenge that notion with MAUI Blazor Hybrid. After a quick intro to the tech-stack, they’ll take you behind the scenes of creating “Cottage Finder.” Discover how they leveraged low-level device APIs without endless package installs, thanks to MAUI’s robust code, and how Blazor’s HTML & CSS made building a slick UI surprisingly easy. You might just leave a C# convert!

Tony is a full-time Mobile developer, part-time cat carer, occasional rapper, and (reluctant) Morris Dancer. When he’s not busy organising conferences, speaking at events, or tinkering with code, he can be found tending his garden vegetables.

Ronan is a .NET developer at Sapphire Holidays, where he crafts internal tools and applications. With a background in Applied Software Engineering and diverse web development experience, he now focuses on creating efficient, user-friendly Blazor applications for real-world business challenges.

Tony and Ronan are part of the tech team at Sapphire Holidays, the UK’s largest family-owned holiday cottage group, based in Hayle, Cornwall.

Jon Draper

How I Built an AI Animation Platform Solo – and Found Unexpected Wins Along the Way

Jon will share his journey of building AIAnimation.com from scratch as a solo developer. This is the candid story of creating a global AI animation platform, powered by cloud tools, APIs, and AI coding assistants, without a team. Expect insights into the challenges, pivots, and breakthroughs encountered during constant iteration and learning alongside AI’s rapid evolution. Discover how this passion project led to significant industry connections, job offers, and even investment interest, proving that “runaway success” isn’t the only win.

Jon is the founder of AI Animation Ltd and the sole developer behind AIAnimation.com. His work explores the cutting edge of AI-driven creative tools, demonstrating what’s possible with determination and smart use of modern cloud and AI technologies.

Natalia Waniczek

Why Bother Coding Green if AI Drinks All the Water?

Artificial intelligence promises a greener future, from optimising renewables to spotting deforestation. However, the hidden environmental cost of AI – its vast energy and water consumption – is a crucial conversation we can’t ignore. In this compelling talk, Natalia will unpack AI’s impact on the planet, highlight why sustainable engineering remains vital, and explore how to make responsible decisions about when and how to deploy AI. Because true intelligence in tech demands responsibility.

Natalia is a front-end engineer with over a decade of experience, currently leading a UI development team. She specialises in creating accessible, sustainable digital products and is a respected speaker at tech conferences, advocating for climate-conscious digital choices. Outside of her professional life, Natalia is an avid rock climber and environmental photographer.