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Creating Marketing Assets using Gemini 2.0
Build Smarter with Google Gen AI SDK + Gemini 2.0
Are you curious about how to build next-gen applications using AI that actually work across platforms? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to harness the power of the new Google Gen AI SDK—your all-in-one toolkit for working with Gemini 2.0 across both the Developer API and Vertex AI. With this SDK, you can go from prototype to production without rewriting your code. We'll show you how.
You’ll learn how to go from prototype to production without rewriting a single line of code. Yes, really.
🛠️ What You'll Do
Roll up your sleeves and learn how to:
🔍 Extract insights from PDFs using Gemini’s multimodal capabilities
🧠 Use Controlled Generation to ensure structured, reliable outputs
🌐 Ground responses with Google Search to get the most current, relevant info
📢 Create a Gen AI-powered marketing campaign—copy, visuals, and more
💡 Build once, run anywhere with the unified SDK
🎯 You'll Walk Away With
✅ A working Gen AI-powered app
✅ Reusable code that works on both Developer API and Vertex AI
✅ A clearer understanding of multimodal AI, grounding, and structured outputs
‼️ Registration Info
Because Bevy doesn’t support payments, we’re handling RSVPs on Eventbrite. 👉 Register here – Pay What You Can Your support helps cover venue, snacks, and materials!
Tech volunteers wanted! Help support a hands-on AI workshop. Know Python? Must be available to attend the dry run on Mon, July 14 (6–8PM) to volunteer on the day of. We can’t wait to work with you! 🚀 RSVP with the Technical Volunteer ticket with the RSVP above.
💻 What to Bring
To get the most out of this hands-on session, please come prepared with:
Your own laptop (Mac, Windows, or Linux — whatever you’re comfortable coding on)
Your charger — we'll be working for a few hours A Google account with access to Google Cloud (we’ll provide guidance if you’re new)
(Optional) Basic familiarity with Python — helpful, but not required
📍 Note: We won’t be providing loaner devices, so please ensure your setup is ready to go!
Agenda
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Hosts
Sherry Yang - Venue.sh, The Adaptavist Group (Engineering Manager)
Sherry Yang is an Engineering Manager at The Adaptavist Group; she has over a decade of experience working on software solutions, web technologies, and career growth in tech. She is an expert in engineering management, project engagement, and digital skills advocacy. As a Women Techmakers Ambassador with Google and Google Developers Group Organizer, Sherry actively connects intersectionality i…
Jocelyn Phu
Jocelyn is passionate about digital equity and inclusive policy development. She works with organizations to develop and implement strategies that bridge the gap between business needs and social impact. Her expertise in navigating the digital landscape and leveraging automation helps organizations build stronger partnerships and achieve greater efficiency. When she's not pushing for policy ch…
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Partner
The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY) (http://www.cbfy.ca/)
CBFY is a non-profit focused on the well-being of newcomer children, youth, and families. For over 35 years, it has created a welcoming environment by providing newcomers with essential skills, information, and experience to build a life in Canada.
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