Build with AI: GCC Edition - Online Workshop

GDG Dubai

Join 5,000+ developers across the GCC for Build with AI: GCC Edition, a hands-on workshop exploring Gemini, Vertex AI, Google AI Studio, and Gemma. Learn from Google Developer Experts and industry leaders, gain practical AI development experience, and connect with developers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar.

Jun 27, 6:00 – 8:30 AM (UTC)

219 RSVP'd

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AIAI - GeminiAI - GemmaAI - Vertex AIBuild with AIWorkshop / hands-on session

About this event


RSVP here ONLY https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/build-with-ai-gcc

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Build with AI: GCC Edition is a premier developer event bringing together AI practitioners, software engineers, students, founders, and technology leaders from across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar.

Designed as a hands-on learning experience, this event will help participants move beyond theory and gain practical experience building real-world AI applications using Google’s latest technologies, including Gemini, Vertex AI, Google AI Studio, and Gemma.

Throughout the event, attendees will learn how to prototype, build, and deploy AI-powered solutions while exploring modern development workflows, generative AI capabilities, agentic applications, and production-ready architectures.

The GCC Edition features a distinguished lineup of speakers and experts from Google and leading organizations across the region:

• Ramesh Chander, Head of Google for Developer Relations, MENAT, Google
• Mohammed Buallay, Cloud AI GDE and Data Architect & Reporting Lead, Tamkeen
• Mahmoud Al-Nafei, Firebase GDE, CEO at InvoSpark & Co-Founder of DeepAstra
• Rohan Mitra, Cloud AI GDE and Associate ML Engineer at Bayut & Dubizzle
• Mariam Aslam, Firebase GDE and AI SDET Architect at RAKBANK
• Ahmed Alolaywi, Cloud AI GDE and Research Development Process Engineer at KFUPM

Attendees will gain insights into:
• Building AI applications with Gemini
• Developing and deploying solutions with Vertex AI
• Rapid prototyping using Google AI Studio
• Working with open models using Gemma
• Best practices for production AI systems
• Real-world AI implementation case studies from industry experts

Whether you’re taking your first steps into AI or looking to advance your existing expertise, Build with AI: GCC Edition offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from Google Developer Experts and industry leaders while connecting with one of the fastest-growing developer communities in the region.

Requirements:
• Laptop required
• Stable internet connection required

RSVP now to request your spot and join thousands of developers building the future of AI across the GCC.

Organizers

  • Mohamad Harastani

    GDG Dubai

    Organizer

  • Prithvi Bhattacharya

    University of Wollongong in Dubai

    Discipline Leader, Management Sciences & Analytics

  • Oubai Alabbasi

    Co-Organizer

  • Nermien emad

    Teleperfomance Infinity

    Co-Organizer

  • Soad Abuelnaga

    Co-Organizer