Build With AI - Practical Uses of AI

Le Wagon Cape Town, 97 Durham Avenue, Cape Town, 7925

GDG Cape Town

Come discover what you can really build with AI in this hands-on workshop powered by Google tools like Gemini. We’ll explore how developers, startups, and businesses are applying AI to automate workflows, enhance user experiences, and build smarter solutions. Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or looking to enhance your projects, this event is designed to inspire and equip you.

May 17, 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC)

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About this event

This event is part of the Google “Build with AI” series of events, which are community-led technical workshops or hackathons hosted by Google Developer Groups (GDG). These events aim to help developers learn and apply their skills on Generative AI trends and products from Google.

Throughout this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on exercises, allowing you to apply the concepts you've learned in real-world scenarios. Whether you're a beginner seeking to explore the world of AI or an experienced professional looking to expand your skill set, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and tools to succeed.

IMPORTANT NOTES

A few important points to note in order to effectively participate in this workshop:

  • Create your Google Developer Profile here if you haven’t done so already. We would update your Google Developer profile with badges and awards based on your participation in this workshop, which you can link to in your CV/resumé.

  • We will provide a stable Wifi and power connection.

  • Bring along a power extension box and/or adapter for your laptop to make sure you are able to plug in if your laptop’s battery start running low.

Don't miss this opportunity to actually pick up new skills or improve your existing understanding of Generative AI to superpower your software development career. We have very limited spots available unlike our previous events. So make haste and register now!

When

When

Saturday, May 17, 2025
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

7:30 AMAttendees Check-In & Tea/Coffee
8:00 AMGDG Cape Town Welcome Note
8:15 AMKeynote: Meet Firebase Studio: The fullstack AI workspace!
8:45 AMShort break
9:00 AMInstructor-led code-along sessions
11:00 AMLunch, Drinks & Networking

Speakers

  • John Kimani

    Google

    Program Manager, Developer Ecosystem

  • Ngesa Marvin

    Safaricom PLC

    Device Manager - Cloud Data & AI | GDE for ML

  • Adrian Bunge

    findhomes.co.za

    Product Builder & Designer

  • Atuoha Anthony

    SWE, Flutter/Dart

Partners

Google logo

Google

Le Wagon Cape Town logo

Le Wagon Cape Town

Jetbrains logo

Jetbrains

Organizers

  • Ugo M

    GDG Organizer

  • Siso Ngqolosi

    Quicket

    GDG Organizer

  • Onesmus Maenzanise

    APS Holdings

    GDG Organzier

  • JESSICA HANNAH RANDALL

    University of the Western Cape

    GDG Organizer

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