Droidcon Warm-up: Meet the Speakers!

Get ready for droidcon Lisbon 2026 with an exclusive pre-conference warm-up evening! Join us on October 19 at the Critical Software Lisbon Offices for deep technical sessions, great discussions, and a chance to connect with the community and speakers ahead of the main event on October 20–21. We’re bringing together two speakers to explore Android from two distinct angles: the future of connected mobility and the core platform primitives that power our daily devices.

We’re bringing together two speakers to explore Android from two distinct angles: the future of connected mobility and the core platform primitives that power our daily devices.

Agenda & Talks

1. Android Auto vs Android Automotive: Transforming Vehicles into Intelligent Platforms

• Speaker: [Eimy Blanco](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eimy-blanco/)

Explore how Android Automotive (AAOS) is turning vehicles from simple transport into intelligent, connected platforms. As part of the *Build with AI* initiative, this session dives into the technical foundation of software-defined mobility:

• Under the Hood: Key architectural differences between Android Auto and AAOS, and why a built-in OS represents the future of automotive software. • The Intelligence Factor: Utilizing Google’s AI ecosystem to personalize driver experiences and optimize vehicle performance. • Battle of the Ecosystems: A head-to-head architectural and ecosystem comparison between Android Automotive and proprietary platforms like Tesla’s.

2. Building My Own Android Launcher (and Rediscovering Android Basics Along the Way)

• Speaker: [Renaud Mathieu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaudmathieu1/)

Modern Android development abstracts away much of the underlying system. Between Jetpack Compose, high-level architecture components, and modern libraries, it's easy to ship production apps without ever touching the primitives that make the operating system run. Join Renaud as he walks through building a custom home-screen launcher from scratch, revisiting core platform fundamentals:

• How the OS resolves the default home intent. • Discovering launchable activities via `PackageManager`, `LauncherApps`, and intent filters. • Managing real-time package updates with `BroadcastReceivers`. • Hosting interactive widgets via `AppWidgetHost`. • Deconstructing the task stack and back-stack behavior when the Home button is triggered.

Evening Schedule

• 18:30 – 19:00 \| Welcome & Networking • 19:00 – 19:40 \| Talk 1: Android Auto vs Android Automotive: Transforming Vehicles into Intelligent Platforms • 19:40 – 19:50 \| Short Break • 19:50 – 20:30 \| Talk 2: Building My Own Android Launcher (and Rediscovering Android Basics Along the Way) • 20:30 – 21:00 \| Wrap-up\, Pizza\, Drinks & Networking 🍕

Event Details

• Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 • Location: Critical Software Lisbon Offices • Map Link: [Google Maps Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zbp7X94eTsCG54Fk8) • What to expect: Two 45-minute technical deep dives, interactive Q&A, and pizza + networking to kick off droidcon Lisbon week.

⚠️ Important Notice: Doors & Arrival Policy

> Strict Entry Cut-Off at 19:45: > Attendees are welcome to arrive up until 19:45, right before the second session begins. Due to building access and security requirements, doors will strictly close at 19:45, and no entry will be permitted after this time. Please plan your journey accordingly so you don't miss out! > > ⚠️ Note: Spaces are limited. Please keep your RSVP updated so we can accommodate everyone on the waitlist.