DEPLOYFEST
A single-day intensive buildathon focused on Google Cloud and GenAI.
The Challenge
A focused, in‑person buildathon with clear technical expectations and a live evaluation format.
7‑Hour Build Window
A focused on‑site build window within the event day, designed for rapid execution and shipping.
Google Cloud Required
Every solution must deploy on Google Cloud and showcase at least one GCP service at its core.
Event‑Ready Infrastructure
High‑capacity internet, power, and dedicated hack zones to keep teams productive throughout.
Live Demos & Judging
Teams present live to a panel of experts and leaders. Product quality and clarity both count.
The Problem Statement
Locked Until Day Zero
To ensure a completely level playing field, the exact problem statement will remain a secret until the clock starts at 9:45 AM on event day. No pre-building. No head starts.
Brush up on your Generative AI, Vertex AI, and Agentic Workflow skills. You are going to need them.
Run of Show
11 hours. Zero fluff. Here is exactly how the day plays out.
Check-in & Onboarding
Collect badges, get seated, activate cloud credits, and set up your environment.
Opening & Rules Briefing
Overview of the Buildathon, judging criteria, and important guidelines.
Technical Kickoff
Quick guidance on GCP and Firebase usage, best practices, and expectations.
Build Phase Begins
7-hour sprint starts. Mentors available for support. Lunch will be served during the build.
Submission Deadline
Strict code freeze. All repositories and deployments must be finalized.
Team Presentations
All teams present with 3-minute demos and 1-minute Q&A. Strict timing enforced.
Awards & Closing
Winners announced, prizes distributed, and event wrap-up.
Prizes & Perks
We are taking care of everything so you can focus entirely on writing code and building your deployment.
₹1 Lakh + $300 USD GCP
Top 3 Winners
The top three teams take home tech awards along with prize money and $300 USD in GCP credits.
GCP Credits
Cloud Credits
Every single shortlisted participant receives Google Cloud credits to fund deployments during the hack window.
Food & Beverages
Fuel for Builders
Food and beverages are provided throughout the event to keep you energized.
Official GDG Kits
Community Swag
Expect official community swag for attendees.
Jury & Mentors
Pitch your ideas to industry leaders and get guided by top engineering minds during the buildathon.
Official Jury
Evaluate builds, ask questions, and decide the winners of DeployFest 2026.
Technical Mentors
Receive hands-on support, resolve architectural blockers, and refine your implementations.
Location & Logistics
Everything you need to find the event easily and plan your arrival.
Deutsche Bank
Electronic City Phase I, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100
Unrestricted Network
Tested and validated guest Wi-Fi with no corporate firewalls blocking your cloud consoles or GitHub.
Dedicated Power
Every single table is equipped with heavy duty extensions to handle simultaneous laptop charging.
FAQ
Clear answers to common questions.