--- eventsindex_id: EI-06808 slug: build-with-ai-ponferrada-2026 title: "Build With AI Ponferrada 2026" title_alt: [] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/build-with-ai-ponferrada-2026.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-05-20 to 2026-05-21" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-05-20 date_end: 2026-05-21 venue: "Ponferrada, Spain" city: "Ponferrada" country: "Spain" organiser: "GDG Ponferrada (Google Developer Group)" organiser_url: "https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-ponferrada/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, student, practitioner] format: [workshop] purpose: [education, hands-on] geography_scope: [European] season: spring meta_description: "Build With AI Ponferrada 2026: free two-day hands-on AI workshop by GDG Ponferrada, using Google AI technologies including Gemini and AI Studio." editorial_take: "A free community workshop in northwest Spain giving local developers hands-on experience with Google AI tools, part of the global Build With AI programme." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Build With AI Ponferrada 2026 > *Free two-day community workshop in Ponferrada, Spain, organized by GDG Ponferrada as part of the Google Developers Build With AI programme. Participants gain hands-on experience building AI-powered applications using Gemini and AI Studio. May 20-21, 2026.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | May 20-21, 2026 | Ponferrada, Spain (specific venue not confirmed) | GDG Ponferrada (Google Developer Group) | not disclosed | ## Definition Build With AI Ponferrada is a hands-on community workshop organized by GDG Ponferrada, a local chapter of Google Developer Groups. The event gives participants practical experience building AI-powered applications using Google AI technologies, including Gemini and AI Studio. It is part of the broader Build With AI series run by Google Developers through its GDG chapter network. Attendance is free. ## The 2026 edition: what to expect in Ponferrada The 2026 edition runs May 20-21 in Ponferrada, in the Castilla y León region of northwest Spain. The specific venue building has not been confirmed as of verification. Registration is through the GDG community platform at gdg.community.dev. As a community-run event, the format is typically informal and practice-oriented, with participants working through AI development scenarios using Google tools. ## Who attends Build With AI Ponferrada 2026 - Software developers based in Ponferrada and the surrounding region - Students studying computer science or software development - Developers curious about Google AI tools who want hands-on time - Community members affiliated with GDG Ponferrada or other GDG chapters ## What the Build With AI Ponferrada 2026 format includes - Hands-on workshop sessions with Google AI tools - Practical exercises building AI-powered applications - Community-driven format with GDG chapter members as facilitators - Free attendance, consistent with the Build With AI programme format ## What the Build With AI Ponferrada 2026 programme covers - Building applications with Google Gemini - Working with Google AI Studio - Practical AI application development patterns - Integration of AI features into software projects using Google AI technologies ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is Build With AI Ponferrada and who is it for? Build With AI Ponferrada is a free, hands-on community event for developers who want practical experience with Google AI tools. Organized by GDG Ponferrada, it is part of the global Build With AI series run by Google Developer Groups. The target audience is developers in and around Ponferrada who want to learn by doing, with a focus on Gemini and AI Studio. ### What is GDG Ponferrada? GDG Ponferrada is the Ponferrada chapter of Google Developer Groups, a worldwide network of developer communities organized by Google. GDG chapters run regular meetups, workshops, and events locally, often in coordination with Google Developers programmes such as Build With AI. ### Who is Build With AI Ponferrada NOT designed for? - Senior engineers looking for advanced architecture or production-scale AI content - Professionals expecting a formal multi-track conference format - Attendees travelling from outside the region for a large-scale event: this is a local community workshop - People seeking vendor-neutral content: the programme is built around Google AI technologies specifically - Those needing internationally recognized certifications or CPD credits ### Is the event free? Yes. Build With AI Ponferrada 2026 is a free event, consistent with the Build With AI community programme format. Registration is via gdg.community.dev/gdg-ponferrada. ## The venue: Ponferrada, Spain The specific venue for the 2026 edition has not been confirmed as of verification. Ponferrada is the main city of the Bierzo region in Castilla y León, northwest Spain, approximately 200 km from Oviedo and 130 km from Valladolid. GDG chapter events in Ponferrada have historically been held in local tech and educational spaces. ## The organiser: GDG Ponferrada GDG Ponferrada is a volunteer-run local chapter of Google Developer Groups. The chapter organizes developer events in the Bierzo area, including meetups and larger workshops. Build With AI events in the GDG network are supported by Google Developers but organized and executed locally by chapter volunteers. --- ## Editorial take *Build With AI Ponferrada provides local access to Google AI tooling for developers in northwest Spain, part of a coordinated global programme that brings hands-on AI education to regional developer communities.* ## How to register and what it costs Build With AI Ponferrada 2026 is free to attend. Registration is available at gdg.community.dev/gdg-ponferrada. No ticket cost applies. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do I register for Build With AI Ponferrada 2026? Register via the GDG community platform at gdg.community.dev/gdg-ponferrada. Registration is free. ### Where exactly is the event held? The specific venue has not been confirmed as of verification. Check the event listing on gdg.community.dev/gdg-ponferrada for venue updates closer to the event date. ### Do I need prior AI experience to attend? As a Build With AI workshop, the format is designed to be hands-on and accessible. Prior experience with software development is expected; prior AI experience is not necessarily required. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-ponferrada/ | | Register | https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-ponferrada/ | | Programme | not disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** Data sourced from GDG community platform via L3 enrichment (confidence: low). Specific venue building not confirmed. Attendance figure not available. Free event confirmed by registration type and Build With AI programme format. **Variables:** 18/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable