Zero to Agent: The Google ADK Code Lab + Build Challenge
We are moving past the AI hype and focusing on pure engineering. Join us for an intensive, 5-hour sprint where you will learn how to build, debug, and deploy production-ready AI agents using Google’s Agent Development Kit (ADK) and the Gemini API.
Unlike a standard hackathon where you are left to figure things out on your own, this event is split into two phases: a deep-dive educational workshop led by AI experts, followed by a high-energy build challenge where you will put your new skills to the test.
🧠 Part 1: The Code Lab (Workshop)
During the first half of the event, we code together. You will go from a blank file to a fully functional AI agent. We will cover:
The Fundamentals: Setting up your environment and instantiating your first
LlmAgentusing Python or TypeScript.Custom Tools: Teaching your agent how to interact with the outside world by connecting it to external APIs and databases.
Memory & State: Giving your agent conversational memory so it can handle complex, multi-turn tasks.
Graph Workflows: Upgrading from a single agent to a structured, multi-agent pipeline where specialized AI agents collaborate.
⚡ Part 2: The Agentic Build Challenge
Once the workshop concludes, the challenge begins. You will have exactly 2 hours and 15 minutes to build a custom AI agent that solves a real-world problem using the Google ADK framework.
Challenge Acceptance Criteria:
Must be built using the Google ADK framework.
Must utilize the Gemini API as the core reasoning engine.
Must implement at least one custom tool or multi-agent workflow.
Projects will be judged on technical execution, reliability, and practical utility. The top teams will walk away with cash prizes, API credits, and exclusive swag!
🎒 Prerequisites (What to bring)
This is a technical, code-first event. To get the most out of it, please ensure you have:
A laptop and charger.
A code editor installed (VS Code, Cursor, etc.).
Basic proficiency in either Python or Node.js/TypeScript.
An active Google AI Studio account to generate your API keys.
📅 Event Schedule
11:00 AM: Doors Open, Coffee, & Setup
11:30 AM: Code Lab Part 1: ADK Fundamentals & Tool Calling
12:15 PM: Lunch Break 🍕
12:30 PM: Code Lab Part 2: Memory & Multi-Agent Workflows
1:00 PM: Challenge Theme Announcement & Hacking Begins!
3:15 PM: Code Freeze & Live Demos
3:45 PM: Winners Announced & Awards
4:00 PM: Event Wraps
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