Phase 1: Kick-Off Workshop (Required)

The Kick-Off Workshop is the first and mandatory step of the Global Hackathon.
Participants must attend this session in order to proceed to Phase 2.

Important:
No Phase 1 → No access to Phase 2.

Session Details

• Date: May 4, 2026

• Time: 18:00 CEST (19:00 Turkey Time)

• Duration: 1.5 hours

  • 1 hour Masterclass

  • 30 minutes Q&A

What You Will Learn

During this session, participants will gain practical knowledge on how to build AI-powered solutions from scratch using Google technologies.

The workshop will cover:

• ADK setup and configuration

• AI agent architecture fundamentals

• Deploying applications on Google Cloud

• Live Q&A session with the speaker

Speaker

Abdel SGHIOUAR
Cloud Developer Advocate

• 12+ years of experience at Google

• DevFest speaker

• Specialized in cloud and AI technologies

Purpose of This Phase

This session ensures that all participants:

• Have a clear technical starting point

• Understand the tools and architecture required

• Are prepared to start development in Phase 2

  Registration (Required)

  To participate in the hackathon, you must complete the registration form:

  https://forms.gle/wzdTkr3W5MdkhJSN7

  Important:
  Submitting this form is mandatory for participation.
  Only participants who complete the form will be eligible to join the hackathon and proceed to the next phases.

Note

This workshop is designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced participants. Even if you have no prior experience with these technologies, you will be able to follow along and start building.