Build with AI: Gemini Hackathon with Google DeepMind

Xsolla Curine Academy, 3 Jalan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, 59200

GDG Cloud KL

Build with AI is a global developer series focused on building real-world applications using Google’s latest AI technologies. Join us in Kuala Lumpur for a full-day Gemini hackathon in collaboration with Google DeepMind.

Mar 8, 3:00 – 11:00 AM (UTC)

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About this event

Build with AI is a global developer initiative focused on building real-world applications using Google’s latest AI technologies.

This Kuala Lumpur edition is a full-day Gemini Hackathon organized in collaboration with Google DeepMind. The event brings together developers, builders, and AI enthusiasts to design and prototype innovative solutions powered by Gemini models.

Participants will work in teams of one or two to conceptualize, develop, and present an original AI-powered project within the event timeframe. Teams are free to define their own problem statements and implementation approach, using Gemini and related Google AI tools as the foundation of their solution.

The day will begin with a short technical briefing covering available tools, APIs, platform access, and judging criteria. Following that, teams will move into an intensive build sprint, where they will design, develop, test, and refine their prototypes.

Throughout the hackathon, mentors will be available to provide clarification on tools and technical direction. At the end of the build phase, selected teams will present their solutions to a judging panel.

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What Participants Will Experience

  • Independent team-based build sprint
  • Development using Google AI Studio, Gemini models, and Google Antigravity’s agent-powered IDE
  • Exposure to multimodal AI capabilities (text, image, reasoning)
  • Technical insights from Google DeepMind
  • Project pitching and live presentations
  • Networking with the Kuala Lumpur developer community

This hackathon is designed for developers who are ready to build, experiment, and demonstrate working solutions within a limited timeframe.


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Event Highlights

  • 🎯 Hands-on AI development using Gemini
  • 🧠 Technical insights from Google DeepMind
  • 🏆 USD 25,000 worth of Google Cloud credits up for grabs
  • 👥 Team size: 1–2 participants
  • 🍱 Lunch and refreshments provided
  • 🤝 Networking with developers, builders, and AI enthusiasts

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Participation Details

  • Limited seats available
  • Selected participants will be notified via email.
  • A participation fee of MYR10 will be collected upon confirmation
  • Participants must bring their own laptops and development setup

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Build. Compete. Win.

Register now. Limited seats available.


When

When

Sunday, March 8, 2026
3:00 AM – 11:00 AM (UTC)

Agenda

Registration
Opening
Amit Vadi - Navigating the Google DeepMind AI Stack
Hacking Time
Community's Choice Voting
Top 5 Project Presentation
Award Ceremony
Closing Doors

Speaker

  • Amit Vadi

    Google DeepMind

    Head of Community

Judges

  • Amit Vadi

    Google DeepMind

    Head of Community

  • Dr. Poo Kuan Hoong

    Data Engineering Lead @ Roche

    Google Developer Expert - AI/ML

  • Leong Lai Fong

    BASF

    Senior AI Engineer

  • Ehtisham Raza

    Data Techcon

    AI/ML Engineer

  • Fahim Surani

    Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect

Organizers

  • Johnson Chin

    Organizer

  • Kai Yong Lai (Vandyck)

    Organizer

  • Spyros Kyriazatis

    Organizer