Algarve Buildathon 2025: AI Agents for Regional Challenges
Details
Get ready for a two-day creative sprint where AI meets regional innovation!
Organized by Algarve Evolution, this Buildathon invites students, developers, no-coders, and innovators to team up and design smart, impactful solutions for challenges shaping the Algarve region.
Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, no-code maker, or total beginner, this is the perfect environment to learn by doing. You’ll get hands-on experience using AI tools, automation platforms, and emerging digital technologies, with no deep tech background required!
Why Join
🤝 Connect with innovators, mentors, and local leaders
💡 Turn bold ideas into tangible AI-powered solutions
⚙️ Learn to build with AI and no-code tools
🧠 Collaborate across disciplines and skill levels
🌍 Help shape the future of innovation in the Algarve
💡 Core Challenge Areas
The challenges you'll be solving have direct impact in the Algarve Region, and this buildathon aims to not only solve issues during a weekend, but understanding how we can move forward with ideas. Think of challenges like:
Mobility
Housing
Talent
Other Regional Challenges (Tourism, Sustainability, Agriculture, Environment)
Who Can Join
Register solo or with a team, we’ll help you find your perfect match!
We welcome students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts of all experience levels. Whether you code, design, or just love solving problems, this is your chance to create real impact through AI.
Get more details on our buildathon rules here.
🏆 Prizes
🥇 1st Place — 400€ + TPU
🥈 2nd Place — TPU
🥉 3rd Place — 100€
Agenda
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Hosted By
Daniel Jorge, GDG Organizer
I’ve always been passionate about overcoming challenges. Building products is exciting, but what really drives me is tackling real-world problems head-on. Whether diving into mobile development or working in backend, every step has been about finding the right solutions and pushing myself to grow.
As my career evolved, I took on the challenge of leading teams, using the same problem-solving mindset I’ve always had. Now, as Tech Director at Dengun, I lead the product builders tech team, guiding others to overcome challenges and build great products. It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey, filled with constant learning and growth along the way.
Alongside my technical work, being part of the community has been a huge part of my growth. I’ve been fortunate to help organize events with Flutter Portugal, co-organize GDG Faro, and co-create Flutter Faro. These communities have been a source of inspiration and learning, as we work together to push the boundaries of what we can build.
Tiago Fernandes, Founder / GDG Organizer
Sérgio Henriques, Dev
Software Engineer with Web Development background. Senior in Data Structures, Databases, RESTful APIs, Back-End Applications, PHP, Javascript, MVC frameworks (CakePHP and Laravel). Currently learning DevOps, DevOps applications, Container Management Systems and Flutter.
Past Professional Experience: Back-end Assistant Developer, Database Design and Administration (MySQL, SQLite, MS-SQL Server), Infrastructure as Code (Crons, log automations, monitoring report automations), Core & E2E testing in hotel business applications.
Artificial Intelligence (Decision making systems) and Interface between AI and robot behaviors.
Specialities: Web APIs, Financial Data, Database design, development and optimization and soon... DevOps :D.
João Cardoso,
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Partner
Algarve Evolution (https://algarveevolution.pt/)
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