5 months ago
ICYMI: Grand Prize Winner Announcement today at Kube Con
Hi everyone,
In case you missed it, the Grand Prize Winner was just announced at Kube Con, and the title belongs to the incredible cart-to-kitchen-gke-ai-assistant!!! A round of applause! And a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated and made this hackathon a success! We can't wait to see the amazing things you build in the next one!
6 months ago
And the winners are...
Hi everyone,
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the GKE Turns 10 Hackathon! We know it was a lot of time and hard work, and we loved seeing all the amazing projects you accomplished. While only a few can win, a heartfelt congratulations to all our winners!
👑 Grand Prize Winner
- To be announced at Kube Con November 10th - 13th
🌎 Regional Winners
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EMEA: Cartmate
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Latin America: NeroFashion
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North America: CardOS
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APAC: V-Commerce Studio
✨ Honorable Mentions
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7 months ago
Off to the judging panel!
Congratulations to everyone that submitted a project!
What's next? Judges are busy reviewing submissions until October 10th. Sit back and relax! You've done an amazing job getting to this point in the hackathon.
While you're waiting on the results, be sure to head to the Devpost Discord — you may find other participants to connect with about participating in the hackathon.
The winner announcement is scheduled for Kube Con November 10-13th! Good luck to everyone!
7 months ago
Only 3 days left to enter your submission to the GKE Turns 10 Hackathon!
Last Chance! Submit Your GKE Turns 10 Hackathon Project by September 22nd!
Time is running out! The Submission Deadline for the GKE Turns 10 Hackathon is September 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM PT.
Make sure your Project is finalized and meets all submission requirements:
- URL to the hosted Project (if available) for judging and testing, such as web UI, Chrome Extension, mobile app, etc. A hosted project is highly encouraged.
- Text description that summarizes the Project’s features, functionality, technologies used (GKE, ADK, MCP, A2A), information about any other data sources used, and your findings and learnings as you…
7 months ago
GKE Turns 10 Hackathon: Your Submission Checklist & Helpful Resources
The GKE Turns 10 Hackathon is in full swing, and we want to help you get across the finish line! Here are two key opportunities this week to help you finalize your winning project.
Webinar: Master the Art of Vibe Coding & Nail Your Submission
- In the final stretch of a hackathon, it's all about momentum. Join us to explore "vibe coding"—the art of using intuition and rapid iteration to get your project across the finish line. We'll show you how to harness this creative energy and channel it into a winning project. Plus, we'll cover the essential final…
7 months ago
Lights, Camera, Action! Submission video tips for hackers
As developers and innovators, your expertise typically thrives behind the scenes. However, the submission video deserves equal time and attention! It often serves as the initial (and occasionally sole) impression judges have of your work. This video is crucial for narrating your project's story, offering a direct platform to highlight your software and skills.
When preparing your elevator pitch, be sure to cover the following:
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How your project fulfills the hackathon requirements.
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The tools you utilized.
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The problem your project addresses.
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The solution your project provides.
Demonstrate your project in a way that illustrates how real-world users will engage with…
8 months ago
Get Ready to Win: Join Our GKE Turns 10 Hackathon Webinars
Hi there,
We’re just about three weeks away from the deadline, so we’re offering you these valuable webinars to help you get building! By now, you probably have an idea, you’ve started experimenting with GKE, the protocols and maybe even decided which microservice you’re going to build on (either Online Boutique or Bank of Anthos) but you could use a little guidance to take the next step.
You’re in luck! Before our next live session, make sure to check out the first webinar on-demand, where we covered the hackathon rules, an overview of GKE, and a deep dive…
8 months ago
Did someone say….Prizes?
Regardless of whether you're here to learn, connect with the community, or simply enjoy building innovative software solutions, the allure of winning fantastic prizes can be a great motivator to help you cross the finish line! Don't forget the exciting prize opportunities available to eligible participants:
Overall Prizes:
Grand Prize
- $15,000 in USD
- $3,000 in Google Cloud Credits for use with a Cloud Billing Account
- A chance to win maximum of two (2) KubeCon North America conference passes in Atlanta, Georgia (November 10-13, 2025) (Value: $2278 USD each for up to two (2) team members)*
- A chance to win…
8 months ago
Get Building! Submissions are NOW OPEN for the GKE Turns 10 Hackathon!
Aw Yeah - the submission period for the GKE Turns 10 Hackathon is now officially open!
The Challenge: Enhance either the Bank of Anthos or Online Boutique microservice applications with agentic AI and without altering their core code. Build new, containerized components that interact with the application's existing APIs. Think of it as building a smart, external brain that adds a whole new layer of intelligence. Key technologies to be leveraged include the following:
(Required)
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Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE): The chosen platform for deploying your enhanced microservice application and any new agentic components.
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Google AI Models: Incorporate Google AI models,…