Join GDG Brooklyn for AI Builder Day at the NYU School of Engineering—a hands-on workshop designed to introduce students and developers to Google's AI ecosystem while building real AI applications.

Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with generative AI, this event will help you get started with Google's latest AI tools through live demos, guided learning, and an interactive build challenge.

A chance to Win Google Pixel Watch or Google Pixel Buds!!

What to Expect

🚀 Welcome & Introduction

• Learn about GDG Brooklyn and the global Google Developer Groups community

• Overview of the day's agenda and learning objectives

🎤 Keynote & Live Demo
Speaker: Kartik Derasari, GDG Cloud Expert

• Introduction to AI and Google's AI ecosystem

• Live demonstrations using Google AI Studio and other Google AI tools

• Learn how to rapidly prototype AI-powered applications

💡 AI Build Challenge

• Receive curated AI project ideas and starter resources

• Build individually or collaborate with a small team

• Get hands-on guidance and mentorship throughout the session

🤖 Agenda

9:00AM - 9:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast

Registration Check-In and Breakfast

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Overview of the day's objectives

Kick off with an introduction to GDG Brooklyn and learn about the Google Developer Groups community. Learn about Vonage and our upcoming event.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Keynote & Live Demo

Experience live demonstrations using Google AI Studio and related tools to rapidly build exciting AI applications with GDG Cloud Expert Karthik Derasari

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Getting Familiar with Google's GenMedia Stack

Our Google Developer Expert Allen Firstenberg will break down how developers can build richer, multimodal experiences using Google's latest AI media capabilities—through practical examples and live demonstrations.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | AI Build Challenge

Get inspired with curated AI project ideas and resources | Build solo or in small teams with hands-on mentorship available throughout the session with our Technical Assistants.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch & Networking

Take a break and recharge! Enjoy hot food catering from Ambo, courtesy of our GDG North America partners!

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Continuation of Builds

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Project Showcase

Selected participants will present their prototypes and share valuable insights gained.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Closing Reception

Google Developer Groups Badges and Certifications will be awarded!

🎯 Project Showcase & Closing

• Present your prototype and share your learnings

• Network with fellow builders, mentors, and the GDG Brooklyn community

• Learn about upcoming GDG Brooklyn events and opportunities to stay involved

Whether you're a student, aspiring AI developer, or experienced engineer, this event is an opportunity to learn from industry experts, collaborate with peers, and leave with a working AI project and practical experience using Google's AI technologies.

What to bring:

• A fully charged laptop

• Government ID

• Laptop Charger

• Your curiosity and enthusiasm to build!

We look forward to building with you at NYU! 🚀

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