Name: GenAI Hackathon Chennai 2025
Start: 2025-11-22T09:00:00+05:30
End: 2025-11-22T18:00:00+05:30
Location: SQ1 Security Technology Private Limited

Calling all AI enthusiasts, developers, designers, and problem-solvers in Chennai!

Get ready for a full-day, high-energy **GenAI Hackathon** (in collaboration with **Google for Developers)** dedicated to building innovative solutions for real-world challenges. This is your chance to collaborate, learn, and create groundbreaking projects using the latest in Generative AI.

This event is the perfect platform to build something amazing, with a focus on cutting-edge tools like the **Gemini CLI, ADK (Agent Developer Kit), and Google Cloud**.

**Registration steps** (both steps are mandatory)
Step 1: Join Waitlist
Step 2: Fill the following Google Form - [https://forms.gle/DHDQysVAUKMrZuWBA](https://forms.gle/DHDQysVAUKMrZuWBA)
We will send received confirmation email to all registered attendees

**🚀 The Challenge**
Your mission is to form a team and build a functional, AI-powered prototype in one of our four key themes. The final, specific problem statements will be announced on the day of the event to keep the challenge fresh and exciting!

**Hackathon Themes:**

* ⚕️ **HealthTech**
* 💸 **FinTech**
* 🔒 **CyberSecurity**
* 🌱 **AgriTech**

**🏆 Why You Should Join**

* **Solve Real Problems:** Tackle challenges in high-impact sectors using tools like Gemini, ADK and Google Cloud.
* **Expert Judges:** Get your work evaluated by **Industry Professionals and Google Developer Experts (GDEs)**.
* **Win Big:** **Exciting prizes** are waiting for the top 3 teams!
* **Network:** Connect with fellow innovators, mentors, and leaders in the Chennai AI community.

**Pre-hackathon brief session** :
Date : 15th Nov 2025
Time : 10:30 PM to 12:00 PM IST
Topic : Building real world apps in minutes using Gemini CLI and ADK
Type : Online event (Google Meet)
(Only hackathon registered participants will be invited)

**📋 Agenda**

* **09:00 AM - 09:30 AM:** Registration & Welcome
* **09:30 AM - 09:45 AM:** About AI Practitioners Chennai Community
* **09:45 AM - 10:00 AM:** Keynote & Introduction to Hackathon Themes and Tools (Gemini CLI, ADK)
* **10:00 AM:** Hacking Commences
* **01:00 PM - 02:00 PM:** Lunch & Networking Break
* **02:00 PM - 04:00 PM:** Hacking Continues with Mentor Check-ins
* **04:00 PM:** Code Freeze & Submission Deadline
* **04:15 PM - 05:30 PM:** Team Presentations & Project Demos
* **05:30 PM - 06:00 PM:** Judges Deliberation
* **06:00 PM:** Winner Announcements, Prize Distribution & Closing Note

**⚖️ Judging Criteria**
Your projects will be judged on:

1. **Technical Merit:** Effective utilization of AI tools (Gemini, Google Cloud, etc.), coding expertise, scalability.
2. **User Interface:** Intuitive and effective design.
3. **Innovation & Creativity:** Uniqueness and originality of the idea.
4. **Market Feasibility:** Real-world applicability and market viability.

**📌 Important Rules**

* **Teams:** Minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 members per team.
* **Core Requirement:** All projects **must** use AI.
* **Bring Your Own Device (BYOD):** Don't forget your laptops, chargers, and any hardware you need for coding and demoing.

**Mentors and Judges**
[Varun Raj Manoharan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/varunrajm/) \- Co\-Founder & CIO Skcript \| Google Developer Expert
[Sanju Sivalingam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/imsanju/) \- Founder & CEO of THISUX\, DUN \| Google Developer Expert
[Prabhu K](https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabhuvkk/) \- VP of Security at SQ1
[Navaneethan Gopal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/navaneethangopal/) \- Data Science Manager at Ingram Micro
[Manikandan Krishnamurthy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manikandank276/) \- GCP Architect at CAMS
[Hari Prasanth S](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nammahari/) \- Founder Mahathaan\, FOSS evangelist

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