We Attended a Tech Conference With Zero Preparation and Here Is What Happened

Most people think tech conferences are just luxury trips and networking by the beach but the reality of building a business is often different. In this video we summarize our honest insights from the Doers Summit in Limassol and discuss whether smaller tech events are actually worth your time and budget. We caught up with industry peers to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing software testing and why closing the gap between code development and quality assurance is critical. Gorana shares her direct experience on how a small engineering firm can position itself globally and why showing up unprepared can sometimes lead to unexpected business opportunities. Beyond the business strategies you will see what the tech ecosystem in Cyprus looks like from transport and accommodation challenges to authentic local culture. Our goal is to provide a raw and real look at navigating international events and expanding into new markets without the corporate fluff. Thank you all for being part of this journey and helping our community grow. Timestamps: 00:00 Final wrap up from Cyprus 01:00 Silent stage concept and smaller events advantages 02:04 Exploring the Expo zone and meeting the team 02:30 How AI is changing software testing and QA 03:15 Release readiness and software product development 04:00 Vibe check Reflect Festival vs Doers Summit 04:50 Local hospitality and networking experiences 05:15 Accommodation and transportation mistakes in Limassol 06:22 Outdoor conference format pros and cons 07:22 Should you attend a tech event without preparation 08:30 Web Summit and Podim vs smaller conferences 09:45 Business scaling strategies and finding investors 11:00 Future plans for Nerbit and new startup ideas 12:12 Being a female engineer in a male dominated industry 12:50 Final advice for global tech startups CONNECT WITH US Visit Our Website: https://www.codekido.com Connect on LinkedIn:   / codekidodevops   Follow us on Instagram:   / codekidodevops   Secure Your Infrastructure with Nerbit: https://www.nerbit.ai Our Previous Vlog / Tech Video:    • What Podim Conference Taught Us?   Tags and Keywords: doers summit limassol cyprus tech conferences 2026 devops strategy startup business development software testing qa automation networking for developers digital nomads cyprus tech ecosystem scaling a business web summit vs podim software engineering insights female founders tech growth hack