Name: GKE Turns 10 Hackathon 2025
Start: 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-09-30T23:59:59.000Z

Question 1

What do I need to build?

Accepted Answer

Build containerized AI components that integrate with existing microservice apps (Bank of Anthos or Online Boutique) without modifying core app code, deploying on GKE.

Question 2

What technologies are required?

Accepted Answer

GKE, Google AI models (Gemini), Agent Development Kit, Model Context Protocol, Agent2Agent protocol, kubectl-ai, Gemini CLI.

Question 3

What are the prizes?

Accepted Answer

Grand prize: $15,000 + $3,000 Google Cloud credits + up to two KubeCon NA conference passes + travel stipends + other perks. Regional prizes and honorable mentions also available.

Question 4

What is judged?

Accepted Answer

Technological implementation (40%), demo & presentation (40%), innovation & creativity (20%), plus optional social media/blog content for bonus.

Question 5

Can I get bonus points?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by publishing public content about your project (blog, video, podcast) and promoting your project on social media with #GKEHackathon or #GKETurns10.

GKE Turns 10 Hackathon 2025

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