The future of AI isn’t just being built—it’s being showcased live, and you’re invited to help shape it.
On November 6, 2025, Google Cloud is hosting the Virtual AI Arena: The Impact Challenge, a high-stakes, live-streamed event where five finalist teams will demo their cutting-edge agentic AI projects. These teams emerged from hundreds of global innovators who participated in the Hackathon: Agents for Impact, a challenge focused on solving real-world problems using AI.
From climate change and healthcare to social equity, these finalists are tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues using Google Cloud’s newest agentic tools—including the Agent Development Kit (ADK), Multi-Agent Coordination frameworks (A2A, MCP), and the Agent Engine.
Watch. Vote. Decide Who Goes to Google Cloud Next ’26
This isn’t just a demo—it’s a competition. During the live virtual broadcast, you’ll get to watch each team pitch their solution, then cast your vote for the winner. The team with the most votes earns a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present their project live on stage at Google Cloud Next 2026.
Event Details
- Date: November 6, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT
- Registration: Register for free here
Meet the Judges & Network with Google Cloud Experts
By registering, you’ll also gain access to an exclusive networking session with Google Cloud’s expert panel:
- Nicky Slavich, Technical Recruiter at Google
- Gio Masawi, Global Solutions Manager, AI/ML at Google Cloud
- Jane Paek, Head of Customer Engineering at Google Cloud
- Gururaj Bhat, AI Practice Lead at Google Cloud
Hands-On Learning & Career-Boosting Resources
Every registrant gets Qwiklabs access to the same tools used by the finalists, so you can explore and build your own agentic AI solutions. Your access continues after the event, giving you time to experiment and grow.
Plus, you’ll join a global community of over 5,000 developers, engineers, and thought leaders in an interactive virtual experience.
Here’s what else you’ll unlock:
- Free Certification: Register by October 13 to receive free training and certification for one of the most valuable credentials in tech.
- Training Credits: Get 35 free monthly learning credits to stay ahead in the fast-moving AI landscape.
- Developer Program Access: Join the Google Developer Program, connect with peers, and receive exclusive invites to future events.
Why It Matters
Agentic AI—AI systems that act autonomously and collaboratively—is rapidly transforming industries. This event gives you a front-row seat to see how these technologies are applied to real-world challenges, and how you can be part of the movement.
Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a developer, or just curious about the future, this is your moment to engage, learn, and help decide which team takes the spotlight at Google Cloud Next ’26.
