Gemini vs. the Clock - 5 Hours to Build a FinTech Agent

Watch four development teams compete in a high-stakes coding challenge to transform a basic transactional chatbot into a sophisticated AI-powered financial planning agent using Google's Agent Development Kit and Gemini models. Follow along as teams race against a 5-hour deadline, implementing the Agent-to-Agent protocol and leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to create innovative FinTech solutions. Observe the complete development process from initial planning through final presentations, including real-time coding sessions, problem-solving approaches, and creative implementations of financial planning features. Learn about practical applications of Google Cloud's AI tools including the Agent Development Kit, Gemini API, Live API, Firebase Authentication, and Vertex AI through hands-on demonstrations. Gain insights into competitive AI development methodologies, team collaboration strategies, and the technical challenges involved in building conversational AI agents for financial services. Access complete GitHub repositories from all participating teams to explore their code implementations and architectural decisions. Discover how developers approach complex AI agent challenges under time pressure and see innovative solutions for creating trusted financial advisory systems using modern AI technologies.