Build something with AI
βBUILD SOMETHING WITH AI π€
βHow Teens Can Turn an Idea Into a Real Project
βOctober 4, 2026 Β· 2:00β5:00 PM
βSilkroad Innovation Hub Β· Silicon Valley
βAges 12β18
βHosted by NextGen Initiative, Silicon Valley
βSponsored by Vostok & Shawarma
βIn partnership with Silkroad Innovation Hub
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βπ What if you could build something with AI?
βAI is changing how we learn, create, and build. At this hands-on event, teens will explore how to use AI to turn an idea into a real project β even without coding experience.
βParticipants will:
βπ‘ Generate an idea and identify a problem worth solving
βπ€ Explore AI tools for creating and building
βπ οΈ Build a simple prototype of their idea
βπ₯ Work in teams and get feedback
βπ€ Show what they created in a short presentation
βNo coding experience required.
βCome with an idea β or come ready to discover one.
βLearn. Build. Create. Share.
ββπ About the Host
βAbout NextGen Initiative
βNextGen Initiative, Silicon Valley is a youth-led organization creating programs, events, and opportunities that help the next generation build entrepreneurial, leadership, technology, and future-ready skills.
βFor ages 12β18.
βnextgeninitiative.sv@gmail.com
βEvent Sponsors
βSilkroad Innovation Hub is dedicated to putting Central Eurasia on the global startup map. The organization provides a soft-landing platform, residency space, and targeted acceleration programs to help international founders scale their tech ventures into the US business ecosystem and connect directly with top-tier American investors and tech giants.
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βVostok Gyro & Shawarma Halal is a local food truck serving fresh, flavorful Central Asian and Mediterranean-inspired food in the Bay Area.
βFrom our signature chicken and beef shawarma to plov, lagman, dumplings, honey cake and other homemade favorites, everything is prepared with care and bold, authentic flavor.
βWe currently have locations in Santa Clara (36 Washington St, Santa Clara) and San Francisco (98 Franklin St, San Francisco).