Google I/O Build with AI Hackathon x Google Cloud Labs - Day I
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Take the absolute latest AI releases and turn them into functional, real-world applications!
Attendance Requirement: You must commit to participating in both days to be eligible for approval.
Day 1: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Hackathon Kick Off | Rosewood Sand Hill| 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎤 Keynote & Labs Evening Session
Right after I/O, get ready to build! This evening session is designed to provide the technical foundation and inspiration needed for a successful hackathon. Attendees will receive direct guidance on the latest Google Cloud tools and Gemini APIs.
Agenda:
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM: 👋 Check-in & Refreshments
Networking music, high energy.6:15 PM – 6:45 PM: 🎤 Keynote: Intro to the latest Google I/O announcements
The "Anti-Project" Brief: Explicitly show the slide of what NOT to build (No basic RAG, No Medical/Mental Health bots).
Introduction of Judges and Mentors.6:45 PM – 7:00 PM: 🛠️ Environment Setup & API Access
Distribution of Google Cloud Credits.
Verification of API access (ensure every laptop is ready for Friday morning).7:00 PM – 8:45 PM: 💻 Introduction to Google’s newest developer tools announced at I/O8:45 PM – 9:15 PM: 🤝 Speed Networking & Team Formation
The Rule: Teams of 3–4 preferred.
Activity: "Pitch your skill" (e.g., "I'm a backend dev looking for a creative storyteller").
Solo hackers are grouped or encouraged to join existing ideas to maximize credit usage and project quality.
The winning team will receive an exclusive, private pitch session with the Deals Team and the founders of Google’s AI Futures Fund!
Stay tuned for judges and mentors announcements!Signup for Day 2:https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-nyc-presents-google-io-build-with-ai-hackathon-x-google-cloud-labs-day-ii/
Agenda
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Hosted By
Anna Nerezova, GDG NYC Lead, Principal, Data & Analytics
Anna Nerezova is a Digital Marketing and Cloud Transformation Consultant with 15 years of experience in data, analytics and optimization.
She has built innovative solutions using Google Cloud to solve problems in the media and entertainment, tech, health and non-profit industries
Anna is a Google Cloud Engineer Scholar, and is on the 100 Women in Analytics list by Google Analytics. She is also a Google Developer Group NYC lead and a mentor for the Northeast, and a proud Women Techmakers Ambassador.
Anna is passionate about using the latest AI/ML technologies to provide solutions and bring growth and better experience for all users. She is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, and is committed to helping underrepresented groups become entrepreneurs and financially independent.
Bhavik Chopra, Computer Science Graduate Student
Hi, I’m Bhavik — a Data Scientist at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and an Organizer for Google Developer Group (GDG) NYC, where I foster a thriving tech community through events like GDG NYC DevFest and Cloud Study Jams on Google Cloud and Terraform.
My passion for technology started in childhood, surrounded by computers, software, and games. Although I initially pursued Science-Maths in high school, my true calling emerged when I discovered software development. Since then, I’ve been building projects and exploring cutting-edge technologies.
I hold a Master’s in Computer Science from Pace University and a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Silver Oak University, where I actively contributed to the tech community through DSC Silver Oak (Google Developers) and various IEEE leadership roles.
Today, I merge my technical expertise with my love for community building—whether through data science innovations at MTA, improving NYC transit for 6M+ daily riders, or empowering developers through GDG NYC events.
Let’s connect and create something impactful together! 🚀
Shivika Arora, Executive Director, Product
I am currently responsible for driving modernization, innovation and engineer experience agenda in four strategic tech location for JP Morgan - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Silicon Valley and Seattle. Prior to this role, I was the Product and Solutions Lead for Trusts and Estates under Asset Wealth Management, where I was responsible for executing both brokerage op models as well lending framework for the ultra-high net worth clients.
Outside of work, I am Google’s WomenTechmaker Ambassador for NYC as well as GDG NYC Organizer; Champion Coach for JPM’s Women On The Move Network' and Fast Forward Small Business Mentor.
On a personal front, I love to read, dance to any good music and go on food tours around various cities.
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Partner
AI Futures Fund (https://dub.sh/AI-Futures-Fund)
Working with startups to build what’s next in AI
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