Join us for UMD GDSC's 2026 Build with AI Hackathon, an exciting opportunity for programmers of all levels to unleash their creativity and coding skills! Collaborate with fellow tech enthusiasts, solve real-world challenges, and bring your innovative ideas to life. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a beginner, this hackathon is the perfect platform to learn, innovate, and connect with like-minded individuals. Plus, enjoy the chance to win prizes and gain recognition for your work.

🤝 Proudly Co-hosted with Big Think AI
UMD GDSC is thrilled to welcome Big Think AI as our official co-host for this event! Check out their community on Discord!

FINAL DEVPOST: https://gdsc-hackday.devpost.com/

Schedule

9 - 10 am: Check-in
10 - 10:30 am: Kickoff
11 am - 12 pm: Intro Workshop (AI Studio, Gemini)
12:00 - 1:00 pm: Lunch
2 - 3 pm: Antigravity Demo with Vaidehi
6 pm: Close hacking
6 - 7 pm: Judging
7 - 8 pm: Announce winners, wrap up

Win - Prizes, Certifications & Google Cloud Credits Await!

This isn't just a hackathon — it's your shot at incredible prizes and exclusive Google Cloud Credits to power your projects during the event! But that's not all:

• 🥇 Top teams compete for cool prizes & swags

• 🎓 Runner-up teams receive official certifications to showcase directly on your LinkedIn profile - a real credential that boosts your career!

• 🏅 Every winner walks away with something valuable to show for their hard work

🎤 Keynote: Special Session with Vaidehi Tripathi

We are honored to welcome Vaidehi Tripathi, Cloud Advisor at Elevance Health, as our distinguished speaker. With over 20 years of experience in IT consulting and program management, Vaidehi is a true industry powerhouse - holding all Google Cloud Professional Certifications and bringing deep expertise in Gen AI/ML on Google Cloud, cloud migrations, architecture, and data management.

Don't miss his exclusive session:
"Building Next Gen Apps with Google Antigravity IDE" 🔥

This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the best in the field!

🍕 Food, Fun & More!

• Delicious pizza

• Games and activities to keep the energy sky-high

• Network with fellow students, mentors, and industry professionals

• Walk away with new skills, new friends, and possibly new career opportunities

RSVP now to secure your spot!

Register on our chapter website and join our Discord to receive updates and stay informed about the event specifics!

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