Build Your First App with AI

BUILD SOMETHING WITH AI 🤖 How Teens Can Turn an Idea Into a Real Project October 4, 2026 · 2:00–5:00 PM Silkroad Innovation Hub · Silicon Valley Ages 12–18 Hosted by NextGen Initiative, Silicon Valley Sponsored by Vostok & Shawarma In partnership with Silkroad Innovation Hub ⸻ 🚀 What if you could build something with AI? AI is changing how we learn, create, and build. At this hands-on event, teens will explore how to use AI to turn an idea into a real project — even without coding experience. Participants will: 💡 Generate an idea and identify a problem worth solving 🤖 Explore AI tools for creating and building 🛠️ Build a simple prototype of their idea 👥 Work in teams and get feedback 🎤 Show what they created in a short presentation No coding experience required. Come with an idea — or come ready to discover one. Learn. Build. Create. Share. ​🏛 About the Host About NextGen Initiative NextGen Initiative, Silicon Valley is a youth-led organization creating programs, events, and opportunities that help the next generation build entrepreneurial, leadership, technology, and future-ready skills. For ages 12–18. [email protected] Event Sponsors Silkroad Innovation Hub is dedicated to putting Central Eurasia on the global startup map. The organization provides a soft-landing platform, residency space, and targeted acceleration programs to help international founders scale their tech ventures into the US business ecosystem and connect directly with top-tier American investors and tech giants. Vostok Gyro & Shawarma Halal is a local food truck serving fresh, flavorful Central Asian and Mediterranean-inspired food in the Bay Area. From our signature chicken and beef shawarma to plov, lagman, dumplings, honey cake and other homemade favorites, everything is prepared with care and bold, authentic flavor. We currently have locations in Santa Clara (36 Washington St, Santa Clara) and San Francisco (98 Franklin St, San Francisco).