Google Tech Case Challenge 2025 (DevFest on Campus)
Hosted by Google Developer Group on Campus, University of Belgrade. Are you ready to bridge the gap between technology and business strategy? Join us for the Google Tech Case Challenge 2025! This two-day hybrid event combines an educational conference with an intensive case study competition designed to sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills in IT business contexts.
📅 Dates, Times & Location:
Conference: December 20, 2025 | 11:00-17:00h
Competition: December 21, 2025 | 10:00-20:00h
Location: Belgrade Science and Technology Park (Veljka Dugosevica 54, Belgrade)
📍 What to Expect:
Day 1: Learn from industry experts and professors through immersive sessions
The day focuses on developing the ability to perform effective classification and analysis of key information in IT case studies , which is essential for successful decision-making. This analysis involves simultaneously prioritizing finance, marketing, and tech strategy to formulate comprehensive business solutions. Ultimately, participants will be encouraged to utilize critical thinking and innovative solutions to address complex challenges found in IT problem solving.
Day 2: Put your knowledge to the test!
The challenge emphasizes teamwork, requiring participants to collaborate intensively to solve a real-world IT challenge. Throughout the process, teams benefit from mentorship, receiving consultation from business mentors and technical support provided by the GDG on Campus Leads. Finally, the competition culminates in presentations, where teams pitch their innovative solutions to a jury composed of the speakers from the first day.
🛠️ Tools & Technologies
Participants will gain practical experience using powerful Google tools to analyze data and present their solutions. This includes using Google Cloud AI, Google Sheets, and Google Data Studio for data processing and visualization. To enhance understanding of strategic decision-making, the challenge will incorporate simulations and analyses within Google Ads and Google Analytics. Furthermore, collaboration among participants will be fostered using tools within Google Workspace, such as Google Docs, Google Meet, and Google Chat , alongside utilizing the Google Cloud Platform for experimenting with data and AI models.
Why Attend?
Attending the event offers several key benefits, including skill building by preparing students for participation in national and international case study competitions. It provides excellent networking opportunities to connect with industry professionals , including speakers from IT companies and the GDG community. Most importantly, participants will gain real experience by collaborating with industry professionals and tackling real IT challenges. Conference attendance is mandatory for all competing teams.