The Google Assistant GDE program is part of the global Google Developer Expert program that recognizes individuals who are experts and thought leaders in one or more Google technologies. These professionals actively contribute to and support the developer and startup ecosystems around the world, helping them build and launch highly innovative Actions. A Google Assistant GDE is a person who has expertise in building Actions and supports the community in a variety of ways, leading workshops, creating tutorials, writing blogs, sharing learnings and best practices, and engaging on social media.