Get ready to ship some seriously cool AI projects! We're diving into v0 by Vercel — the tool that's turning prompts into production-ready code faster than you can say "generate component." Whether you're already building with AI or just curious about what all the hype is about, this hands-on session will show you how to go from idea to deployed app in record time.

Vercel and v0 are increasingly designed for non-developers, transitioning from tools exclusively for engineers to platforms for anyone with an idea. While Vercel is the infrastructure hosting platform, v0 acts as the AI-powered builder that allows users to create and deploy websites and web applications using natural language prompts without needing to write code. Yes, everyone is welcome to join, and space is limited, so please don't hesitate to sign up!

**Every builder will be given a $10 credit code to use v0**

**Please remember to bring your laptop**

Here's what to expect:

0. Redeem your $10 credit code and select your track (Marketing, Product, GTM, Design, Dev, Data, etc) plus the respective curated build pack

Complete a project
Post publicly on social media: X or LinkedIn (*required step)
Submit to the v0 Gallery with the link of your post
v0 team selects featured winners per track
Winners will be spotlighted on v0 social

We want to take this opportunity to welcome and thank the newest workspace company in the heart of our great city of Chicago: The Chicago Innovation Center at South State Street, who has been very supportive of our larger community👏. We also want to thank our tech community partner and friends: the Chicago Code & Coffee, who has been serving our developer community tirelessly for a number of years.

AGENDA (CST / GMT-6)

5:30-6:00 Social networking / Refreshments

6:00-6:10 Intro & Announcements

6:10-6:15 A word from our venue sponsor: Chicago Innovation Center

6:15-6:25 Welcome video from the v0 Team

6:25-6:30 Redeem your $10 v0 credit - Select your curated build pack (Marketing, GMT, Product, Design, Dev, Data, etc)

6:30-8:00 Time to Build!!

8:00 Submit your project - Wrap-up and post-event social networking

8:30 Lights out

As always, pizzas and drink, engaging conversation, and incredible company will all be provided!

Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!

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‍‍‍v0 Prompt to Production -- The AI Collective Chicago