Build with AI 2026: Agentic Hackathon PART 1

Build with AI 2026: Agentic Hackathon
📢 Important Participation Rule
⚠️ Hybrid Speakers, In-Person Builders:
While our expert speakers may join both online and in-person, this hackathon is an In-Person Only experience for participants. To form a team, build your agent, and qualify for the final prizes, you must be physically present at the venue in Ahlen. Let's build the future together, face-to-face! 🤝

About Build with AI Hackathon
Build with AI 2026 is here!

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.

Goal:
Transform an idea into a working solution using Google’s AI ecosystem to solve real-world challenges.

Hackathon Schedule & Format
The event is structured into two Saturday sessions to allow for deep building and technical excellence:

Part 1: Ignition & Agent Construction (First Saturday)

Introductory Session: Direct deep dive into Gemini 3 and the Antigravity IDE.
Tools Exploration: Hands-on setup of the ADK (Agent Development Kit).
Team Building: Finalizing teams and brainstorming agentic workflows.
Building Phase: Immediate start on prototypes with direct support from mentors.

Mid-Week: Development Sprint

Continuous building and remote collaboration.
Access to Google Cloud resources and community technical channels.

Part 2: Final Sprint & Pitch Day (Second Saturday)

Project Finishing: Final technical polish, debugging, and deployment.
Live Presentations: Teams showcase their functional agents and "Skills" to the community.
Judging & Awards: Evaluation by industry experts followed by the Gift Giving ceremony and exclusive Google AI swag.

Participant Resources

Cloud Resources: Claim your Cloud OnRamp credits to use Google Cloud Platform at no cost during the event.
Official Recognition: All participants receive the Build with AI 2026 Attendee Badge on their Google Developer Program profile.
Expert Guidance: Work directly with trainers and experts to master agent creation.

Part 1 : Build with AI 2026: Agentic Hackathon
Part 2 : Build with AI 2026: Agentic Hackathon

🎁 Exclusive Rewards
To celebrate your progress, we have special Google AI Swag for the top performers:

👕 Limited Edition T-shirt
🎒 Premium Bag

Prizes will be awarded during the Final Ceremony in Part 2!

#BuildWithAI

This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-ahlen-presents-build-with-ai-2026-agentic-hackathon-part-1-2026-02-21/
or in person at

Initiative Bürgerzentrum Schuhfabrik e.V. - 7 Königstraße Ahlen, 59227

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Agenda

3:00 PM: 👋 Check-in & Welcome

Registration and informal greeting of participants.

3:30 PM: 🎤 Keynote: The Era of Agents

Intro to Gemini 3, Vertex AI, and the vision of Antigravity.

4:00 PM: 🛠️ Tech Deep Dive: ADK

Presentation on the Agent Development Kit and AI Studio workflows.

4:30 PM: 💻 Workshop: Hands-on Setup

Live coding: Setting up the environment and deploying a basic "Hello World" agent.

5:30 PM: 💡Idea Pitching

Open mic: Anyone with an idea shares it in 60 seconds to attract teammates.

6:00 PM: 🤝 Team Formation

Creating teams, assigning roles, and initial brainstorming of the agentic workflow.

6:15 PM: 🍕 Networking & Kick-off

Teams start their project outlines. Mentors provide feedback on feasibility.

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Hosted By

Chidera Onuma,

Hassan Adams,

GDG Organizer passionate about building inclusive developer communities and helping people grow through technology. Data analyst with a focus on business analysis and business intelligence. Background in mobile development, mathematics, statistics, and computer science, with a strong interest in startups and real-world problem solving. Startup founder and current Business Informatics student at Fachhochschule Südwestfalen. I enjoy connecting people, sharing knowledge, and supporting developers at every stage of their journey.

Suzan Aydın, Subsidies Management (Working Student)

Background in information security, AI governance, and technology risk, with a strong interest in how AI systems are built, deployed, and governed in practice.

Passionate about responsible AI, secure-by-design systems, and bridging the gap between engineering, regulation, and real-world use cases.

Denys Doroshev, GDG 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 Technical Director at Bray International, Inc., where I specialize in system integration and providing engineering solutions for large enterprises.

With over a decade of experience in technical management and sales, I am passionate about connecting people, ideas, and businesses to drive impactful change in the tech and industrial sectors.

Adewumi Saheed Adewale, GDG Organizer

Anna Muzykina, GDG Organizer

Passionate Flutter Developer & AI Engineer | Google Developers Group Ahlen Organizer | Flutter Ahlen Organizer | Women Techmakers Ambassador | Quantum Computing & ML Explorer | Mentor at Groundbreaker | Community Builder

Passionate about empowering women in tech through community building, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. I’m a skilled Flutter developer with a strong foundation in Dart, Firebase, and AI ecosystems, and I’m proficient in cross-platform development using frameworks like Flutter and React. Currently, I’m exploring the potential of AI and ML, with a focus on Vertex AI and Gemini, to bring innovative solutions to mobile app development. Known for my ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and consistently deliver high-quality results, I thrive in collaborative environments and approach each challenge with a growth-oriented mindset.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-ahlen-presents-build-with-ai-2026-agentic-hackathon-part-1-2026-02-21/.