Build with AI Makerere Hackathon

Build with AI Makerere Hackathon

Build with AI Makerere Hackathon is a beginner-friendly mini AI hackathon organized by GDG on Campus Makerere University in partnership with Major League Hacking (MLH), Google Build with AI, Google Cloud, GitHub, and Gemini.

This event is designed to help students, developers, designers, and innovators explore how modern AI tools can be used to solve real-world problems through hands-on building and collaboration.

Participants will:

• Learn how to use Gemini APIs and Google AI Studio

• Build AI-powered projects in teams

• Receive mentorship and technical support

• Explore deployment using Google Cloud

• Showcase projects and compete for prizes

Whether you are completely new to AI or already building projects, this event is open to anyone interested in learning and creating with AI technologies.

Prize Categories

🏆 Best Use of Gemini API
🏆 Best App Deployed on Google Cloud

Event Schedule

9:00 AM – Registration & Check-in

• Arrival, networking, attendee check-in, and swag distribution.

9:20 AM – Opening Ceremony

• Welcome remarks from GDG on Campus Makerere University and MLH introduction.

9:40 AM – Build with AI Workshop

• Hands-on session covering Gemini APIs, Google AI Studio, and Google Cloud tools.

10:30 AM – Team Formation & Hack Sprint Begins

• Participants begin building projects with mentor support.

11:30 AM – Mentorship & Project Support

• Technical guidance, troubleshooting, and deployment assistance.

12:15 PM – Final Project Submissions

12:30 PM – Project Showcases & Judging

12:50 PM – Winners Announcement & Closing

1:00 PM – Snacks & Networking

Who Can Participate?

• University students

• Beginner developers

• Designers and creatives

• AI enthusiasts

• Anyone excited to build with AI

No prior hackathon experience is required.