Build with AI 2026 x IWD: Gemini CLI Hackathon
Weāre joining the global Women Techmakers (WTM) movement to stop waiting and start building!Ā
This is a community-led, hands-on hackathon where developers of all levels acquire and apply skills to prototype, build, and deploy applications using the latest Google AI technologies: Gemini 3, Vertex AI, AI Studio, and Antigravity.
Our hackathon is a two-week intensive sprint focused on AI Agents and the ADK (Agent Development Kit).
Participants are actively engaged in rapid problem-solving, moving from initial ideation to a functional, tangible prototype.
Letās BREAK THE PATTERN, prototype, build and deploy applications using the latest Google AI technologies and models, including Gemini, Vertex AI, AI Studio and Antigravity š
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Date:
April 11 - 12, 2026
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ONLINE
Hackathon Schedule & Format:
The event is structured into two Days sessions to allow for deep building and technical excellence
Goal:
Transform an idea into a working solution using Googleās AI ecosystem to solve real-world challenges.
Google Cloud Credits
Weāre planning to offer Google Cloud credits to attendees so you can explore and experiment on GCP after the event.
Activation details and instructions will be shared on-site.
#BuildWithAI2026 #IWDĀ #IWD2026
Agenda
Day 1
12:00 PM: Intro & start
Informal greeting of participants.
Introduction of Hackathon.
Activating cloud credits.
12:10 PM: WTM Keynote: Anna Muzykina
"Breaking the Architecture Pattern" - impact of AI on diversity and workplace efficiency.
12:20 PM: Speaker Saoussen Chaabnia: Workshop
First Agent: Creating your first AI agent with Google ADK.
Build and Deploy Multi-Agent Systems with Google ADK & Vertex AI: Design Considerations.
2:15 PM: WTM Panel discussion: BREAK THE PATTERN
Madona S. Wambua
2:45 PM: Sync & Setup
Verification of GCP Credits and environment readiness for Day 2 hacking.
3:00 PM: Speaker Ida Delphine: Live Tech Demo
"Terminal Velocity" -
Building a multi-file code auditor using Gemini CLI + Conductor in 15 minutes.
3:30 PM: Speaker Ida Delphine: Workshop
Mastering Gemini CLI.
Hands-on configuration
4:30 PM: Ideation Lab
"The Pattern Pitch."
Teams define a professional problem statement (e.g., biased PR reviews, technical debt) to solve.
6:15 PM: Summary of the day
Day 2
12:00 PM: Refresh knowledge workshop:
1:00 PM: Kick-off
"Final Specs." Teams lock their development logic into the terminal specs.md.
1:30 PM: Hacking Sprint
"The Big Vibe." 2.5 hours of high-velocity coding using Gemini CLI. AI Agents are built to automate the chosen "Pattern."
2:30 PM: Mentorship
Office hours with Google Cloud Experts for real-time debugging (Vertex AI/Gemini API).
Mentor: Buchi Michelle Okonicha
Mentor: Saoussen Chaabnia
4:00 PM: The Showcase
"Hard Demos Only." No slides. Teams run CLI commands or live agents to demonstrate the "Pattern" they broke.
5:00 PM: Judging
Scoring based on: Technical Complexity (40%), Professional Utility (30%), and Pattern Impact (30%).
5:45 PM: Awards
Digital "Build with AI" Badges
Winner Announcement
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Speakers
Ida Delphine - Google Cloud (Google Developer Expert)
Ida is a passionate software engineer and community manager with a strong background in computer engineering. Driven by a desire to leverage technology for positive change, she possesses a diverse technical skillset and is a strong open source advocate. Beyond coding, she is dedicated to building communities and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
Saoussen Chaabnia - Google Developer Expert (GDE) (Cloud AI and an AI/ML)
Saoussen Chaabnia is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Cloud AI and an AI/ML Solutions Engineer with hands-on experience designing and deploying production-ready Data, ML, and AI systems on Google Cloud. My expertise spans Generative AI, agentic and multi-agent systems, MLOps, and cloud-native ML architectures.
As a consultant and community leader, I actively share real-world knowledge ā¦
Madona Wambua
Madona S. Wambua is an Author, a Keynote Speaker, and a Google Android Expert, and has over a decade in software engineering. She is also a Women Tech Makers Ambassador and AnitaB.org Co-Chair, a host of Tech Talks with Madona, and a developer who enjoys sharing her Android knowledge and teaching others how to make Android applications.
Anna Muzykina - GDG Ahlen (GDG Ahlen Organizer | GDG Heilbronn | NASA Space Apps Ahlen Lead Organizer | Flutter Developer | WiDS Ambassador)
Iām a dedicated Developer with a strong focus on community building and empowering women in technology. As the GDG Organizer for Ahlen and Heilbronn, I actively foster tech communities and mentor women entering the industry. As a Women in Data Science (WiDS), I provide guidance and support to aspiring women technologists.
With a deep expertise in Dart, Firebase, and AI ecosystems, I specā¦
Md Samiul Bashar Apon - GDGoC UTM (Chapter Lead)
Being part Google Developer Groups on Campus (GDGoC) UTM and former GDSC UTM Lead, Samiul helped building one of Malaysiaās most active student tech communities with 3600+ members globally. Over the years, as a community builder Samiul has directed, organized, and advised more than 180+ events across 37 organizations inside and outside UTM, impacting thousandsā¦
Panelist
Madona Wambua
Madona S. Wambua is an Author, a Keynote Speaker, and a Google Android Expert, and has over a decade in software engineering. She is also a Women Tech Makers Ambassador and AnitaB.org Co-Chair, a host of Tech Talks with Madona, and a developer who enjoys sharing her Android knowledge and teaching others how to make Android applications.
Hosts
Anna Muzykina - GDG Ahlen (GDG Ahlen Organizer | GDG Heilbronn | NASA Space Apps Ahlen Lead Organizer | Flutter Developer | WiDS Ambassador)
Iām a dedicated Developer with a strong focus on community building and empowering women in technology. As the GDG Organizer for Ahlen and Heilbronn, I actively foster tech communities and mentor women entering the industry. As a Women in Data Science (WiDS), I provide guidance and support to aspiring women technologists.
With a deep expertise in Dart, Firebase, and AI ecosystems, I specā¦
Md Samiul Bashar Apon - GDGoC UTM (Chapter Lead)
Being part Google Developer Groups on Campus (GDGoC) UTM and former GDSC UTM Lead, Samiul helped building one of Malaysiaās most active student tech communities with 3600+ members globally. Over the years, as a community builder Samiul has directed, organized, and advised more than 180+ events across 37 organizations inside and outside UTM, impacting thousandsā¦
Denys Doroshev - GDG Ahlen (Organizer)
I'm a Product Manager and Organizer for Google Developers Group (GDG) Ahlen, where I work to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth within the developer community.
In my professional career, I serve as a Senior Regional Sales Manager at Metal Work Pneumatic, focusing on B2B sales in industries like metallurgy, machine building, and agriculture across Ukraine. I also work as a Tecā¦
Yogesh Pavan Kumar Reddy Yampaati
Hello š, Iām an aspiring Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Professional, currently pursuing my BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence at Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh.
My passion lies at the intersection of technology, security, and innovation. From exploring how systems can be secured against modern threats to experimenting with open-source projects, Iām steadily buildingā¦
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