This session is part of Road to HACK, a series of practical events designed to get you ready for GDG AI HACK 2025 — our 24-hour student hackathon happening on May 10–11 in Milan.
Think of it as your pre-game: workshops, insights, and hands-on learning to level up your AI skills before the main event.

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AI models are everywhere — but most are locked behind closed doors.

Gemma 3 is different.

It’s open, adaptable, and ready for you to build on.

This workshop is your chance to get hands-on with one of Google’s latest open-weight AI models.
Together, we’ll explore what makes open models so powerful — and why developers, researchers, and creatives are turning to them to build smarter, more transparent tools.

We’ll break down key concepts like:

• 🔹 Open vs. closed AI models — what it means for flexibility and control

• 🔹 How open data and open weights change the game

• 🔹 Using LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) to fine-tune models for specific needs

And the best part? You won’t just hear about it — you’ll actually do it.

Expect practical exercises, a guided walkthrough, and plenty of time to ask questions at the end.

What you need to join:

• ✅ A Gmail account

• ✅ Google Chrome

Whether you're already experimenting with generative AI or just curious about where to start, this session is built to give you something real to take away.

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This is a virtual event.
Spots will be limited to 40 people max to facilitate the interaction between the Google Developer Expert and the attendees.