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.

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

📍 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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Hosted By

Chidera Onuma, GDG Organizer

Hassan Adams, GDG Organizer

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-2-2026-02-28/.