Google Summer of Code: Guidance Session

🚀 Curious about Google Summer of Code (GSoC) ? Ready to dive into open source but don’t know how to start ?

​Join us for an exclusive GSoC Guidance Session hosted by Google Developer Groups On Campus at VIT Mumbai, taking place at the VIT Auditorium during Spectrum 2025.

​Whether you're a first-year student exploring open source for the first time or a final-year student preparing your application, this session is crafted to equip you with actionable insights, tips, and resources to help you stand out in your GSoC journey.

​🎤 Hear from GSoC contributors and mentors themselves!

​Our experienced speakers will share their personal experiences, walk you through the selection process, and offer practical advice on how to:

• ​Identify and approach organizations
• ​Write impactful proposals
• ​Contribute meaningfully to open source projects
• ​Avoid common mistakes and stay motivated

​🎯 Speakers:

• ​Sanjay Sargam – GSoC '25 Mentor @AnkiDroid | GSoC '24 Contributor @AnkiDroid
• ​Chaitanya Shahare – GSoC '24 Contributor @LLVM Compiler Infrastructure

Don’t miss this opportunity to:

• ​Get real-world insights from those who’ve been there
• ​Ask your burning questions during the open Q&A
• ​Network with fellow tech enthusiasts
• ​Set yourself up for GSoC success in 2026 and beyond.