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 LlmAgent using 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 ​Hosted By ​AIHouse is the community layer powering this ecosystem. Built for founders, researchers, engineers, students, and AI enthusiasts, AI House creates a space where people consistently learn, share, collaborate, and grow together. Through initiatives like 100 Days of AI House, community gatherings, founder conversations, knowledge-sharing sessions, and industry collaborations, AI House has built a thriving network of 15,000+ community members who are actively shaping the future of AI. More than a community, AI House is where meaningful relationships, opportunities, and ideas are created every day.