Build with AI 2026: Agentic Hackathon PART 2

Build with AI 2026: Agentic Hackathon
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.

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📍 Location & How to Find Us:
Venue: Schuhfabrik Ahlen, Königstraße 7

Location: Workshop Space (Room 4)

Floor: 1. Etage (just one flight of stairs above the ground floor pub area)

🎁 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 - IN-PERSON ONLY!

Google Cloud Credits

We’re 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.

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Agenda

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Speaker

Saheed Adewumi - Google

Cloud Engineer & GDE Cloud
Session abstractIn this session, we'll use prompt engineering and other techniques to build a full e-commerce web app using Firebase Studio. We'll explore how to import and manage digital assets, then deploy the working application to a live, local environment. This talk is for developers who want to learn how to quickly build and deploy powerful, cu…

Hosts

Anna Muzykina - GDG Ahlen (GDG Ahlen Organizer | GDG Heilbronn | NASA Space Apps Ahlen Lead Organizer | Flutter Developer | WiDS Ambassador)

I’m 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 spec…

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 Tec…

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