Hacktoberfest 2026: AI belongs to everyone
We have some news we're excited to share today: Major League Hacking (MLH) and DEV are partnering with DigitalOcean to run Hacktoberfest 2026. This October, we’ll host over 300 in-person events (“Fests”) plus a global online event, all about building with open source and open-weight AI. DEV and MLH have supported Hacktoberfest for years under DigitalOcean’s ownership. DEV provided a space to…
Major League Hacking, DEV, and DigitalOcean are collaborating for Hacktoberfest 2026, an initiative aimed at building with open-source and open-weight AI. This year marks the first time all three partners are involved in the event, which will feature over 300 in-person events and a global online event. The focus is on providing tools and knowledge to help everyone learn, experiment, and build with open artificial intelligence.
Unlike previous versions of Hacktoberfest, which counted pull requests, this year's event will not tally PRs. Instead, it will emphasize the importance of open innovation in the face of rapid changes in AI tools and policies. Hacktoberfest 2026 is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their experience level in open-source AI.
To support this, the event will provide swag, programming assistance, promotion, and funding for hosts of Fests. The organizers are seeking hosts worldwide to bring Hacktoberfest to their local communities. If hosting isn't possible right now, participants can still join as attendees or sponsors, helping to make this year's Hacktoberfest a success.
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