DevFest in Al- Baha University

2. Welcome to DevFest23
Let's explore the latest technologies

3. Google Developers
Communities

4. Google Developer Communities included a broad range of initiatives
designed to support and grow developers who use Google technologies.
Overview

5. Provide a valuable platform for developers to:

6. GDSC (Google Developer Student Clubs).
GDG (Google Developer Groups).
GWTM (Google Women TechMakers).
GDE (Google Developer Experts).
Google Developer Communities

7. %
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+2000
College and University
Source: developers.google.com
+100
Countries
+371,000
Students
GDSCs in Different Regions

8. University
Source: developers.google.com
+40
Countries
GDSCs in Saudi Arabia

9. Why Join GDSCBU?
• Grow your knowledge as a technology developer and more through
workshops and events.
• Participate in a global Google Solution Challenge.
• Expand your network of relationships.
• Free Quick Labs subscription.

11. Since 2020, Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) members from around
the world come together to create innovative solutions to tackle some of the
world's most pressing challenges.
The mission of the Solution Challenge is to solve for one or more of the United
Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals using Google technology.
Overview

12. What are the United
Nations 17 Sustainable
Development Goals?

13. January May June July
Registration is open!
December 1
Submissions Open
January 21
Solution Challenge Demo Day
Winning 3 Announced
June 27
Top 100 Announced
Early April
Judging Round 1
March
Judging Round 2
May
Timeline
February March April
December
Submissions Close
February 22
Top 100 Resubmit
April 29 - May 5
Final 10 Announced
Late May
Learn & Build Phase Demo Day Prep
Mentorship Phase

14. 2024 Solution Challenge Timeline

15. Join our community
event platform

16. Form a team of 1 to 4 students, with at
least one member of the Google
Developer Student Club.

17. Choose a goal that aligns with personal
interests and/or community needs.

18. One way to identify a solution is by
using a Design Sprint.

19. This is where your solution's user
interface and user experience comes in.

20. Choose a goal that aligns with personal
interests and/or community needs.

21. Collect feedback by showcasing your
project to other students, family, and
friends.

22. Start iterating on your design and
technology based on the feedback you
received.

23. Implement your solution. Record a video
of a successful demo (maximum 2 minutes
long) and submit it by February 22, 2024.

24. FAQ
Do all team members have to be a
part of GDSC?
How many Google technologies can
be used in each project?
How many people need to fill out
the Submission Form?
Can I submit a project that I began
working on before the challenge
started?

25. Mariam Ali Aslam
SDET Architect at RAKBank
Development with
Firebase

26. Abdulaziz Omar Alzahrani
Director of Investment Enablement
Cloud Computing

27. Hassan Alghamdi
Assistant Professor, CIS
Mock Technical Interviews

28. Let’s Take a Quiz!

29. Thank You
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