Build with AI Makerere Hackathon is a student-focused AI hackathon organized by GDG on Campus Makerere University in partnership with Major League Hacking (MLH), Google Build with AI, GitHub, and Google Gemini.

This event brings together students, developers, designers, and AI enthusiasts to learn, build, and collaborate using modern AI technologies, including Gemini APIs and Google Cloud.

Participants will:

• Learn how to build AI-powered applications

• Explore Google AI Studio, Gemini APIs, and cloud deployment

• Work in teams to solve real-world problems

• Receive mentorship from developers and community leaders

• Compete for exciting prizes and exclusive swag from MLH and Google

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this hackathon is designed to help you gain hands-on experience building practical AI solutions.

Prize Categories:

🏆 Best Use of Gemini API
🏆 Best App Deployed on Google Cloud
🏆 Best Project Built with Featherless
🎁 Participant Benefits

The event will feature workshops, mentorship sessions, hacking time, project demos, networking opportunities, and community activities throughout the day.

Build, learn, and innovate with AI at Makerere University!

Who can attend?

Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:

Students- University Students - Secondary/High School

Schedule

• 9:00 AM – Registration & Check-in
  Arrival, networking, attendee check-in, and swag distribution.

• 9:20 AM – Opening Ceremony
  Welcome remarks from GDG on Campus Makerere University and MLH introduction.

• 9:40 AM – Build with AI Workshop
  Hands-on session covering Gemini APIs, Google AI Studio, and Google Cloud tools.

• 10:30 AM – Team Formation & Hack Sprint Begins
  Participants begin building projects with mentor support.

• 11:30 AM – Mentorship & Project Support
  Technical guidance, troubleshooting, and deployment assistance.

• 12:15 PM – Final Project Submissions

• 12:30 PM – Project Showcases & Judging
  Selected teams present their solutions and demos.

• 12:50 PM – Winners Announcement & Closing
  Prize recognition, community announcements, and wrap-up.

• 1:00 PM – Snacks & Networking
  Informal networking session with refreshments.

Additional Information

Community & Communication

Join the GDG on Campus Makerere University community to receive updates, mentorship opportunities, project support, and announcements before the event.

WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HkhzhfvrNfuAnUbVhNiiYG

Participants are encouraged to bring laptops and Teams, though team formation will also take place during the event.