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.
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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