Surabaya, 22 March 2025 – The Flutter Study Jam #2, a highly anticipated event for developers and technology enthusiasts, took place on March 22, 2025, held by GDGoC Institut STTS in collaboration with Flutter Surabaya. This session, titled “Gemini: Creating Chatbots with Flutter,” drew a diverse group of attendees eager to explore the cutting-edge capabilities of Flutter in chatbot development.

The event, which focused on the integration of Gemini for building intelligent chatbots within Flutter applications, was led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Esther Irawati Setiawan, S.Kom., M.Kom., a leading expert in mobile app development and Flutter technology. Prof. Esther, who is well-regarded for her academic and practical contributions to the field, provided attendees with deep insights into the process of developing chatbots, offering a combination of theory and hands-on coding experience.

Interactive Session on Chatbot Development:
The event began with Prof. Esther’s introduction to Gemini, an innovative framework for creating powerful and responsive chatbots using Flutter. She explained the fundamental concepts of chatbot development, emphasizing how Flutter‘s rich set of tools and user-friendly environment make it ideal for building interactive conversational interfaces.

Participants were then guided through a practical, step-by-step session where they learned how to build and deploy a basic chatbot application. The hands-on approach allowed attendees to follow along with the live coding demonstration, which kept the energy high and the engagement strong.

Advanced Flutter Techniques:
Beyond the basics, Prof. Esther also covered advanced techniques, such as optimizing chatbot performance, improving the user interface (UI), and making the chatbots more intelligent and responsive. Attendees were given valuable insights on handling different types of user inputs and how to implement AI-based responses using Flutter’s extensive libraries.

During the Q&A session, Prof. Esther answered numerous questions from the participants, addressing various challenges developers face when creating real-world applications. The session provided a platform for attendees to discuss their own projects and gain personalized advice from an expert in the field.

Event Feedback and Success:
The event was a resounding success, with over 100 participants from various academic institutions and tech communities attending. The interactive nature of the event, paired with Prof. Esther’s deep expertise, made it a memorable learning experience for all involved. Many participants expressed their excitement about applying the skills they gained during the session to their own development projects.

“The hands-on session was incredibly valuable. I can now see how easy it is to integrate chatbots into a Flutter app, and I’m excited to explore the Gemini framework further,” said one attendee.

Looking Forward:
The Flutter Study Jam #2 has set the bar for future tech events in Surabaya, further solidifying the city’s growing reputation as a hub for tech innovation. GDGoC Institut STTS and Flutter Surabaya are already planning additional events to continue empowering developers and students with the latest in Flutter development.

This successful session marks just one of many initiatives aimed at fostering the growth of the Flutter developer community in Indonesia, providing hands-on experience and expert guidance to those eager to explore the potential of mobile app development.