Codrina Merigo
Global Digital Product Manager, Fresenius
Book Author, International Speaker
Developer Track
Session Outline:
AI Without the Cloud: Building Offline AI Experiences in .NET MAUI Apps
AI doesn’t always need the cloud. With today’s powerful on-device models, you can build smart applications that run offline, ensuring speed, privacy, and reliability even without an internet connection. In this session, we’ll explore how to integrate offline AI capabilities into your .NET MAUI apps.
You’ll learn how to embed lightweight machine learning models, and optimize them for mobile and desktop platforms. We’ll walk through practical demos showing scenarios like offline image recognition, and knowledge base info - all running directly on the device. By the end, you’ll understand the tools, techniques, and trade-offs of running AI offline, and you’ll leave with the skills to design apps that are both intelligent and resilient, even when connectivity isn’t guaranteed.
About Codrina
Microsoft MVP Alumni and SAFe PO/PM certified, she is passionate about building mobile apps and exploring the potential of AI. She joined the Xamarin development world over seven years ago and is now transitioning into .NET MAUI with enthusiasm. She has a strong interest in crafting great UX and UI experiences, particularly in cross-platform solutions, with most of her work focused on Xamarin.Forms.
Over the years, she has developed strong expertise in UI testing, best practices, continuous integration, and performance optimization for mobile applications. Naturally curious about emerging technologies, she is especially interested in AI and machine learning and how they can enhance modern apps. Recently, she has also become more focused on product management, exploring how user needs, strategy, and technology come together to create impactful digital products.
