Build with AI 2026: Agentic Hackathon

📢 Important Participation Rule

⚠️ Hybrid Speakers, In-Person Builders: 

While our expert speakers may join both online and in-person, this hackathon is an In-Person Only experience for participants. To form a team, build your agent, and qualify for the final prizes, you must be physically present at the venue in Ahlen. Let's build the future together, face-to-face! 🤝

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.

Let's prototype, build and deploy applications using the latest Google AI technologies and models, including Gemini, Vertex AI, AI Studio and Antigravity 🚀

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.

📍 Location & How to Find Us:

Venue: Schuhfabrik Ahlen, Königstraße 7

Location: Workshop Space (Room 2 & 3)

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

Part 1 : Build with AI 2026: Agentic Hackathon 

Part 2 : Build with AI 2026: Agentic Hackathon

🎁 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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