2026 Google Student AI Hackathon - Dublin

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Google’s in-person Student AI Hackathon comes to [Dublin](https://www.createwith.com/cities/dublin) on 11 September 2026, giving university students the chance to build AI solutions with Google engineers. Designed around real-world challenges, this hands-on hackathon is an opportunity to move beyond coursework and put your technical, creative and problem-solving skills into practice. Participants will work on AI projects in a focused, in-person environment, developing solutions that demonstrate what they can build when faced with a practical challenge. ## Who can take part? The event is specifically aimed at **second- and third-year students studying Computer Science or a related field at an Ireland-based university**. It should appeal to students who already have some technical foundations and want to apply them to AI development, explore ambitious ideas and gain experience of building under hackathon conditions. Spaces are limited, so eligible students should secure a place early. ## What to expect This is a build-focused student hackathon rather than a conventional conference. Participants can expect to: - Tackle real-world challenges using AI - Work alongside Google engineers during the event - Turn an idea into a project that can be assessed by a judging panel - Demonstrate technical thinking, creativity and practical execution - Meet other student developers interested in AI [Conor Buckley](https://ie.linkedin.com/in/cobuckley), who shared the event announcement, will be part of the judging panel. The top-performing projects will earn prizes, while every participant will receive limited-edition Google swag. ## Why attend? The combination of a practical challenge, direct access to Google engineers and formal project judging makes this a valuable opportunity for students looking to strengthen their AI experience. You will have a concrete project to develop, the motivation of a competitive format and the chance to test your approach outside a classroom setting. Whether you want to deepen your development skills, challenge yourself with an applied AI problem or show what you can create, the emphasis is firmly on building.… [Register for this event](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cobuckley_2026-google-student-ai-hackathon-dublin-activity-7490722972488470528-vLpD)