Student Starter Pack: Ultimate University Upgrade

📍 Location: Corvinus University – Gellert Campus, Auditorium A
📅 Date & Time: 15.11.2025, 10:30 – 15:10
👥 Organized by: GDG on Campus ELTE & NextGen

Ready to elevate your university journey? Join us for the ultimate introduction to GDG and discover the tools, resources, and community that will transform your academic experience—whether you're just starting out or already navigating university life!

What Awaits You:

This dynamic half-day event combines inspiring talks, practical tool demonstrations, interactive challenges, and networking—all designed to help students from any major thrive at university.

What to bring:

💻Your laptop and personal internet hotspot, there will be no WiFi access during the event

🍔Food, even though we are going to have snacks

📋 Event Timeline

10:30 – 11:00
Registration
Grab your welcome pack and get ready to connect!

11:00 – 11:40
Opening & Welcome
Meet the GDG team, learn our mission, and get an exclusive preview of upcoming events and opportunities.

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Speaker 1: Márton Kodok
"From Zero to Messenger Bot with ADK"

Join Márton Kodok — Google Developer Expert on Cloud and Senior Software Architect at REEA — as he demonstrates how to build conversational AI using Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK). Learn how everyday ideas can transform into intelligent messenger bots through curiosity, persistence, and the right tools.

12:45 – 1:00 PM
Break
Snacks, refreshments, and music

1:00 – 1:30 PM
Speaker 2: Asel Temiralieva
"My ELTE Journey: Research, Community, and Code"

Join Asel Temiralieva, Software Engineer at Morgan Stanley, as she reflects on her path from ELTE to global tech and finance. Asel will share the lessons, challenges, and habits that helped her bridge academia and real-world impact through research, GDG leadership, and building a career abroad.

1:35 – 2:05 PM
Speaker 3: Adil Zhetigenov
"How Being Lazy Made Me More Productive"

Join Adil Zhetigenov, GDG on Campus ELTE Co-Lead, as he flips the script on productivity. Discover how strategic shortcuts, smart tools, and self-awareness can help you work smarter — not harder — with real stories and practical tips for your studies, projects, and career.

2:05 – 2:25 PM
Interactive Icebreakers

• Knowledge quiz based on today's talks

• Team building game

• Audience engagement activities

2:25 – 2:40 PM
Closing Ceremony
Group photo, thank you speech, and a sneak peek at upcoming GDG events!

2:40 – 3:10 PM
Networking Session
Stay as long as you'd like to connect with fellow students from diverse backgrounds and the GDG organizing team.

Why Attend?

✅ Free Premium Tools: Access Gemini AI Pro (1 year free), 2TB Google Drive storage, GitHub Student Pack, cloud computing credits, and more
✅ Career Resources: Learn about global mentorship programs, Forage internship simulations, Google Career Certificates, and professional development platforms
✅ Practical Skills: Master collaboration tools, AI for research and writing, productivity frameworks, and presentation techniques
✅ Diverse Community: Meet students from all majors and years—join a supportive network moving forward
✅ Fun & Interactive: Compete in games, win prizes, and make new friends in a relaxed atmosphere

Perfect for students in any major—whether you're in computer science, business, humanities, sciences, engineering, or arts. Walk away with practical tools, AI insights, productivity hacks, and a welcoming community ready to support your success throughout your university journey.