AI Practitioners Chennai

Sat, Nov 22 · 9:00 AM IST

GenAI Hackathon Chennai 2025

SQ1 Security Technology Private Limited, Tower B, SQ1 Security Technology Pvt Ltd, Futura Tech Park, Elcot Sez, Sholinganallur, Chennai, IN

Calling all AI enthusiasts, developers, designers, and problem-solvers in Chennai!

Get ready for a full-day, high-energy GenAI Hackathon (in collaboration with Google for Developers) dedicated to building innovative solutions for real-world challenges. This is your chance to collaborate, learn, and create groundbreaking projects using the latest in Generative AI.

This event is the perfect platform to build something amazing, with a focus on cutting-edge tools like the Gemini CLI, ADK (Agent Developer Kit), and Google Cloud.

Registration steps (both steps are mandatory)
Step 1: Join Waitlist
Step 2: Fill the following Google Form - https://forms.gle/DHDQysVAUKMrZuWBA
We will send received confirmation email to all registered attendees

🚀 The Challenge
Your mission is to form a team and build a functional, AI-powered prototype in one of our four key themes. The final, specific problem statements will be announced on the day of the event to keep the challenge fresh and exciting!

Hackathon Themes:

• ⚕️ HealthTech
• 💸 FinTech
• 🔒 CyberSecurity
• 🌱 AgriTech

🏆 Why You Should Join

• Solve Real Problems: Tackle challenges in high-impact sectors using tools like Gemini, ADK and Google Cloud.
• Expert Judges: Get your work evaluated by Industry Professionals and Google Developer Experts (GDEs).
• Win Big: Exciting prizes are waiting for the top 3 teams!
• Network: Connect with fellow innovators, mentors, and leaders in the Chennai AI community.

Pre-hackathon brief session :
Date : 15th Nov 2025
Time : 10:30 PM to 12:00 PM IST
Topic : Building real world apps in minutes using Gemini CLI and ADK
Type : Online event (Google Meet)
(Only hackathon registered participants will be invited)

📋 Agenda

• 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM: Registration & Welcome
• 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM: About AI Practitioners Chennai Community
• 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Keynote & Introduction to Hackathon Themes and Tools (Gemini CLI, ADK)
• 10:00 AM: Hacking Commences
• 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM: Lunch & Networking Break
• 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM: Hacking Continues with Mentor Check-ins
• 04:00 PM: Code Freeze & Submission Deadline
• 04:15 PM - 05:30 PM: Team Presentations & Project Demos
• 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM: Judges Deliberation
• 06:00 PM: Winner Announcements, Prize Distribution & Closing Note

⚖️ Judging Criteria
Your projects will be judged on:

1. Technical Merit: Effective utilization of AI tools (Gemini, Google Cloud, etc.), coding expertise, scalability.
2. User Interface: Intuitive and effective design.
3. Innovation & Creativity: Uniqueness and originality of the idea.
4. Market Feasibility: Real-world applicability and market viability.

📌 Important Rules

• Teams: Minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 members per team.
• Core Requirement: All projects must use AI.
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Don't forget your laptops, chargers, and any hardware you need for coding and demoing.

Mentors and Judges
Varun Raj Manoharan - Co-Founder & CIO Skcript | Google Developer Expert
Sanju Sivalingam - Founder & CEO of THISUX, DUN | Google Developer Expert
Prabhu K - VP of Security at SQ1
Navaneethan Gopal - Data Science Manager at Ingram Micro
Manikandan Krishnamurthy - GCP Architect at CAMS
Hari Prasanth S - Founder Mahathaan, FOSS evangelist