Overview
DevFest Münster 2026 is a community-driven developer event organized by GDG Münster. It takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the vhs Münster (Volkshochschule) at Aegidiistraße 70, 48143 Münster. The event is an Agentic AI Hackathon titled "Build, Secure, Scale" and centers on the theme "Developers and Builders in the Agentic Era." It explores Google tools and technologies, autonomous workflows, and the future of software creation. Admission is free, but registration with a ticket is required.
The program covers Firebase Genkit, Vertex AI Agent Builder, Project IDX, Gemini, Gemma, Flutter, Google Cloud, and related tools such as n8n and the Google Agent Development Kit (ADK).
Who should attend
The event is designed for software engineers, developers at all experience levels, and builders who use low-code platforms such as Google AppSheet or n8n to automate workflows. Tech enthusiasts who want hands-on experience with AI agents are also welcome. Participants do not need prior experience building AI agents.
Format
The event is in person and combines a hackathon with workshops, talks, mentorship, and networking. Participants can choose one of two equally supported paths:
- Build with Agents: Use agentic AI tools such as Antigravity, Google AI Studio, or Gemini as a pair programmer to build a Flutter application, a web service, or a cloud backend.
- Build an Agent or Workflow: Build an autonomous agent, tool-calling pipeline, or smart workflow using n8n, the Google ADK, or Firebase Genkit. Connect LLMs to APIs, databases, Google Sheets, or internal tools.
Ticket holders receive access to hackathon activities, hands-on workshops, mentorship, meals, and swag.
Agenda
The event runs from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (GMT+1), which matches 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (UTC) on the listing. The schedule includes:
- Check-in and welcome: Ticket verification, welcome stickers, coffee, and networking.
- Opening briefing: An introduction to the hackathon tracks, rules, and prizes.
- Workshop 1: Getting started with Agents, Function Calling and Memory by Tarun R Jain. The session covers building agents with Google ADK, function calling for tool use, and adding memory with Cognee.
- Workshop 2: A Tour of Agent Protocols by Vasudev Maduri. The session covers MCP, A2A, A2UI, and AG-UI, with live demos using ADK.
- Session: The Agent Is the Weakest Link by Randy Gupta. The talk covers designing MCP servers that handle untrusted callers, using lessons from a production mail-server project.
- Session: Can You Trust Generated Code? by Mikhail Zotyev. The talk covers engineering quality and validation in agentic Flutter development.
- Workshop: Engineering the AI Sandbox by Vasudev Maduri. The session covers context engineering, harnesses, and execution loops for AI coding tools.
- Coffee break and mentorship sync.
- Hacking sprint: Two hours of building with support from Google Developer Experts.
- Lunch and final polish: Pizza, refreshments, and Devpost submissions.
- Showcase: Five-minute live presentations per team.
- Spotlight: A 15-minute session on Google for Startups by Vera Berlemann.
- Awards and closing: Winner announcements, digital DevFest badges, and swag giveaways.
Judging criteria
Projects are scored on three criteria:
- Agentic capability and innovation (40%)
- Security and trust (30%)
- Scalability and technical execution (30%)
All projects must be submitted through Devpost before the deadline.
Speakers
The speakers include Tarun R Jain, Vasudev Maduri, Randy Gupta, and Mikhail Zotyev. Vasudev Maduri is a Staff Data Engineer at Admiral Group Plc and a Google Developer Expert. Randy Gupta and Mikhail Zotyev are also Google Developer Experts.
Organizers, mentors, and judges
The organizers include Anna Muzykina and Denys Doroshev, who are also hosts. Other organizers and facilitators include Nikhil Jha from GDG Paderborn and Haydar Genc from GDG Aachen. Mentors include Google Developer Experts, cloud architects, and security leaders. Judges include Denys Doroshev, Nikhil Jha, Vera Berlemann from Google, Randy Gupta, and Haydar Genc.
Perks
Attendees receive official event packs with swag from Google for Developers, Major League Hacking, and n8n. Meals include morning coffee, snacks, a pizza lunch, and refreshments. All attendees receive official digital DevFest Münster 2026 credentials.
FAQ
Do I need experience building AI agents? No. The event is designed for developers at all levels, and the organizers note that prior agent experience is not required.
Is the event free? Yes, admission is free, but registration is required.
How do I get in? Register to receive a ticket by email and show the confirmation at the door. Entry is not possible without a ticket.
Where is the event? It takes place at the vhs Münster, Aegidiistraße 70, 48143 Münster.
