APAC Solutions Challenge Info Session.pdf
- 3. Agenda 4:00 - 4:10: Welcome and Check-in 4:10 - 4:20: Intro to GDGoC 4:20 - 4:30: Challenge Deep Dives
- 4. Agenda 4:30 - 4:35: Showcase examples + Ideas 4:35 - 4:45: Team formation networking 4:45 - 4:50: Swag time + Q/A
- 5. But before we get started how has your week been? Share a emoji or gif on our discord!
- 6. Intro to Google Developer Groups on Campus (GDGoC) Monash University
- 7. Who are we? - A student-led community dedicated to helping students learn, build, and grow by bridging the gap between theory and practice. What do we do? - Host hands-on workshops, hackathons, study jams, and industry connections, fostering an inclusive and collaborative tech environment. Google Developer Groups (GDG) on Campus | Monash University
- 8. Upcoming events! What is International Womens Day all about?Typically celebrated on the 8th of March every year, this years theme was Accelerate Action. And the key message behind this was to accelerate action towards gender equality in todays society. - Recognises the accomplishments and achievements of women while also raising awareness about the barriers that women continue to face today - A day to re鍖ect on how far women have come in our struggle for equality and development and is an opportunity to make a meaningful change. Ready to supercharge your marketing game with Gen AI? Join WIRED x GDGoC Monash for an exciting ANZ Cloud Study Jam where tech meets creativity! Well walk you through how you can use Gemini & Vertex AI to create a complete marketing campaign. 鶲 This session will be led by Patrick Haralabidis, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in AI and Machine Learning. In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to: Use the Google Gen AI SDK to interact with Gemini 2.0 on Colab and Vertex AI Extract campaign insights from documents using Controlled Generation Conduct real-time market research with Grounding and Google Search Generate localized ad copy in multiple languages ｬ Design a storyboard for short-form video content
- 9. Join us! Last day to join our committee
- 11. What is the solutions challenge? You/Team will be: Creating a prototype/proposed solution that uses Google AI technologies to tackle real life problems
- 12. Themes of the challenge 1. Agriculture Develop tech solutions to optimize farming, improve yields, and ensure food security. 2. Tourism Craft digital experiences to enhance travel, promote local cultures, and boost sustainable tourism. 3. Trade Connect markets: Build platforms that streamline commerce, empower small businesses, and foster global trade. 4. Healthcare Innovate for wellness: Create solutions that improve access to care, enhance patient outcomes, and advance medical technology. 5. Sustainability Develop tech-driven solutions to reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote environmental responsibility.
- 17. Why participate?
- 21. Prizes
- 23. FAQS! Who can participate in GDG on Campus Solution Challenge 2025?
- 24. FAQS! Who can participate in GDG on Campus Solution Challenge 2025? Student Developers across the APAC region (selected countries only) can participate in this hackathon. If you have a GDG on Campus Organiser in your campus then you can directly participate in this hackathon. If not, then you can contact a GDG on Campus Organiser near you and register under their campus. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!
- 25. FAQS! Where can I get support and answers to my queries?
- 26. FAQS! Where can I get support and answers to my queries? If you have any questions or need support, feel free to reach out to us at apacsolutionchallenge@hack2skill.com. Our dedicated team is here to assist you throughout the hackathon journey.
- 27. FAQS! What is the cost of participating in the hackathon?
- 28. FAQS! What is the cost of participating in the hackathon? There is no participation fee.
- 29. FAQS! Who owns the IP of the project?
- 30. FAQS! Who owns the IP of the project? The right to Intellectual Property (IP) resides with the participant or the participating teams.
- 31. FAQS! What rewards are available for participants?
- 32. FAQS! What rewards are available for participants? Apart from a prize pool of USD 5000 there are competition certificates for valid project submissions and Google certificates to top 10 teams.
- 33. FAQS! What tools can I use for developing my AI solution?
- 34. FAQS! What tools can I use for developing my AI solution? It is mandatory to integrate Gemini or Gemma in your solution.
- 35. FAQS! What are the submission requirements for the hackathon?
- 36. FAQS! What are the submission requirements for the hackathon? You are required to submit a project deck, a working prototype and a demo video of up to 3 minutes of your project.
- 37. FAQS! Will there be any workshops or training sessions?
- 38. FAQS! Will there be any workshops or training sessions? Yes, there are several workshops and training sessions planned for the registered participants. Keep an eye on your registered email ID for more details.
- 39. FAQS! What is the deadline for project submission?
- 40. FAQS! What is the deadline for project submission? You can submit your projects by 16 May, 2025
- 41. FAQS! How can I connect with other participants during the hackathon?
- 42. FAQS! How can I connect with other participants during the hackathon? You can join the Discord Server
- 43. Are we ready to register? You must join a GDG before you can register for the challenge :D Solutions Challenge GDGoC Monash
- 44. Solution Challenge 2024 Showcase
- 45. 2024 Solution Challenge Winners
- 46. 2024 Solution Challenge Winners
- 47. 2024 Solution Challenge Winners
- 48. Team formation networking Find your dream team :D
- 49. Which theme are you most interested in?
- 50. What are your strengths/interests? Frontend Development Presentation & Pitching Backend Development Idea Generation / Product Thinking UI/UX Design Decision-making Positive attitude Time-management