HACKFEST 2.0 by GDG Cloud New Delhi (2026) -

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HACKFEST 2.0 by GDG Cloud New Delhi

Are you a designer or developer hoping to create the Agentic AI of the future? HACKFEST 2.0 is the place to be if that’s the case. Become a part of an innovative community that uses state-of-the-art cloud technology to develop powerful, real-time solutions.

GDG Cloud New Delhi and Turgon are hosting HACKFEST 2.0, a multi-phase innovation sprint. It focuses on cloud-native apps and agentic AI, going beyond abstract concepts to practical, real-world applications that make use of intelligent data pipelines and automated agents.

Objective

The following are the objectives of HACKFEST:

Agentic Innovation: To replace static programs with “Agentic AI” systems capable of managing data, policy, and business logic on their own.
Real-Time Problem Solving: To develop solutions, such as intelligent data dictionary management and automated BRD production, that meet urgent business needs.
Cloud Proficiency: To bridge the gap between local development and scalable cloud-standard deployment using Google Cloud and Turgon ecosystems.
Ecosystem Building: To establish a network that can scale prototypes into startups suitable for production by putting independent developers in touch with industry mentors.

Events

The following are the events included in HACKFEST:

Phase 1: Registration & Screening: Teams are first filtered according to profiles and initial concepts.
Phase 2: Idea Submission: Teams lock in their precise issue statements and high-level architecture plans.
Phase 3: The Build Sprint: A rigorous 48-hour development phase that includes technical triage and live mentoring.
Phase 4: Final Review: Code depth and viability are assessed through multi-layered evaluation by technical mentors and industry experts.

Venue

The following are the venues included in HACKFEST:

Primary Location: Completely Online.
Communication Hub: Real-time coordination and technical help given through WhatsApp and Discord channels.

Time: 21st – 22nd Feb, 2026

The following are the times of HACKFEST:

Round 1: Registration & Idea Submission

Date: Closes February 17, 2026
Format: Virtual (Commudle)
Team building and choosing a “Track” (such as BRD Generation, Policy Compliance Agents, or Intelligent Data Agents) are the focus of this phase.

Round 2: The Main Hack (The Sprint)

Date: February 20 – February 21, 2026
Format: 48-Hour Virtual Sprint
Kickoff: Technical in-depth explanations of the accessible cloud technologies and APIs are given by organizers.
The Build: Teams must transition from a design prototype to a functional codebase. For “architecture triage” in Discord, mentors from GDG and Turgon are available.
The Submission: Required deliverables include:

Functional Code: Stored in a public repository.
Demo Video: A brief demonstration of the functional agent or instrument.
Documentation: An explanation of the cloud architecture and AI reasoning in technical terms.

3. Round 3: Judging & Results

Date: Late February 2026
Format: Virtual Review
Projects are assessed for their “Agentic” skills how well the AI executes autonomous tasks without continual human intervention.

Participants

The following are the participants in HACKFEST:

Teams: 2 to 4 members.
Eligibility: Open to students, professional developers, designers, and AI researchers.

Prize

The following are the prizes included in HACKFEST:

Total Prize Pool: Approximately $2,550 (USD).
Additional Rewards: The Google Developer Group offers networking opportunities and certificates of participation for all legitimate entries.

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