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\ud83d\udcccAbout the Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DEPLOY FEST<\/strong> is a premier, single-day intensive technical buildathon focused entirely on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)<\/strong> and Generative AI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organized by the Google Developer Groups (GDG)<\/strong> ecosystem, this high-velocity, in-person engineering marathon mandates a level playing field. To eliminate pre-built repositories or reskinned market applications, the master problem statement remains classified under code lock until the official countdown begins. Developers must rely on their rapid prototyping, raw execution, and cloud architecture deployment speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccd Event Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Category:<\/strong> National Deep-Tech, Cloud Infrastructure & GenAI Buildathon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Organizer:<\/strong> Google Developer Groups (GDG) Community Hubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Venue Type:<\/strong> 100% In-Person \/ On-Site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Location Partner:<\/strong> Deutsche Bank Campus, Electronic City Phase I, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cost:<\/strong> Free Entry (Subject to strict portfolio shortlisting and registration approvals).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udcc5 Event Schedule & Run of Show<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The competition follows a highly structured, 11-hour timeline on Saturday, May 23, 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Timeline<\/strong><\/td>Milestone Phase<\/strong><\/td>Operational Action & Goals<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
    08:30 AM<\/strong><\/td>Onboarding<\/td>Check-in checkpoint, security badge collection, workspace assignment, and cloud credit engine activation.<\/td><\/tr>
    09:15 AM<\/strong><\/td>Rules Briefing<\/td>Executive overview of evaluation metrics, constraints, and submission portals.<\/td><\/tr>
    09:30 AM<\/strong><\/td>Tech Kickoff<\/td>Rapid architectural guidance on optimizing Google Cloud, Firebase, and enterprise best practices.<\/td><\/tr>
    09:45 AM<\/strong><\/td>Build Phase Begins<\/strong><\/td>The 7-Hour Sprint Commences.<\/strong> The classified problem statement is revealed live. Local network open; mentors deploy to team tables. (Lunch served at desks).<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    04:45 PM<\/strong><\/td>Code Freeze<\/strong><\/td>Strict Submission Deadline.<\/strong> Repository commits and live production cloud URLs locked out. No late extensions.<\/td><\/tr>
    05:15 PM<\/strong><\/td>Demo Pitching<\/td>Fast-filtration presentation tracks. Every team receives an exact 3-minute live demo window followed by a 1-minute jury Q&A<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
    07:00 PM<\/strong><\/td>Closing Ceremony<\/td>National podium winners announced, prize disbursements, and community networking.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Mandatory Core Technical Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Cloud Dependency:<\/strong> Solutions must<\/em> be actively deployed on Google Cloud infrastructure. Every team must showcase at least one core GCP service powering their backend orchestration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Developer Skill Prerequisites:<\/strong> The organizing committee explicitly advises teams to brush up on Generative AI, Vertex AI architectures, and Agentic Workflows<\/strong> to survive the problem statement demands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Infrastructure Provisioning:<\/strong> The venue features a firewall-unrestricted guest Wi-Fi network ensuring transparent connection to GitHub repositories and cloud consoles, alongside heavy-duty dedicated power arrays at every workstation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \ud83d\udcb0 Bounties, Perks & Incentives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Podium Cash Pool:<\/strong> \u20b91,00,000 (1 Lakh INR) Cash Prize<\/strong> split across the top 3 winning teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Advanced Cloud Funding:<\/strong> Top 3 teams secure $300 USD in premium GCP Credits<\/strong> to continue scaling their software solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Universal Credits:<\/strong> Every single shortlisted developer welcomed into the venue receives free foundation Google Cloud Credits<\/strong> to ensure zero personal out-of-pocket spending during the 7-hour runtime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Community Incentives:<\/strong> Official GDG Community Swag Kits<\/strong> distributed to all onboarded participants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Logistical Fuel:<\/strong> Free high energy food, meals, and beverages provided throughout the 11-hour layout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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