<p>In this episode of DevOps Accents Kirill is back from Bits &amp; Pretzels 2025 in Munich and is ready to discuss the conference experience with Leo and Pablo. We also talk about networking and tech hiring in 2025 and anywhere ops. In this episode:</p><ul><li>Kirill’s impressions of Bits &amp; Pretzels 2025;</li><li>The pitch contest on the conference;</li><li>The networking role of conferences;</li><li>Changes in traditional recruitment and work environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Check out <a href="https://mkdev.me" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">our website</a> to learn more about the services mkdev offers for companies.</p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mkdev.me/dispatch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">our newsletter</a>.</p><p>Buy mkdev merchandise <a href="https://store.mkdev.me" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Show Notes:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.bitsandpretzels.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bits &amp; Pretzels 2025</a> (Munich) recap;</li><li><a href="https://www.isaraerospace.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Izar Aerospace,</a> European rocket startup mentioned by Kirill;</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/aug/27/scottish-government-trial-of-four-day-week-improves-productivity-and-staff-wellbeing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Scottish Four-Day Week Public-Sector Trial</a>;</li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/798921/facebook-local-jobs-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Facebook Jobs Relaunch</a> (2025) - is it an indicator that social hiring is back?</li><li><a href="https://www.starlink.com/direct-to-cell" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Starlink Direct-to-Cell</a> as a vital part of anywhere ops.</li></ul>