BuildNEXT: Beyond Independence by GDG Cloud Islamabad is a flagship celebration of innovation and independence, bringing together a panel discussion, hackathon, and speaking sessions in a single day of learning, building, and connecting. Marking Pakistan's Independence Day, this event celebrates a new kind of freedom — the freedom to innovate, build, and lead using the power of AI.

Join developers, engineers, students, and tech enthusiasts from across the Twin Cities for an engaging day featuring expert-led talks, an insightful panel discussion, and a hands-on hackathon exploring AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Data Science using Google's ecosystem.

Whether you're just starting your AI journey or already building solutions, this event is designed to help you learn from industry experts, compete and create in the hackathon, and connect with a growing community of builders shaping Pakistan's tech future.

Event Details

• Date: 15 August 2026 (Saturday)

• Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Location: Daftarkhwan Alpha Rawalpindi

• Registration Fee: PKR 500

• Register Now: https://bit.ly/buildnext2026

Seats are limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Register early to secure your spot.

Hackathon Highlights

• Hackathon participation is completely free.

• Win the hackathon and receive exclusive GDG Cloud Islamabad swags!

• Participation in the hackathon is subject to selection and confirmation.

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