Hacktoberfest Special : Join the React Kolkata Chapter by ReactPlay
Welcome to React Kolkata by ReactPlay!
Join React Kolkata for an engaging panel discussion with open source maintainers and contributors as we gear up for Hacktoberfest. We’ll talk about the realities of maintaining projects, the challenges of contribution, and how developers of all levels can meaningfully get involved in open source.
Expect candid insights from experienced maintainers, practical tips for first-time contributors, and a chance to connect with the community that powers so much of the web. Whether you’re curious about making your first PR or eager to share your journey, this is your space to learn, discuss, and be inspired.
This event is open to everyone, whether you're just starting out or already deep into tech. Come by, learn something new, and be part of the conversation.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, Oct 11
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (GMT+5:30)
Event Schedule
Forks, PRs & a Dash of Chaos: My Open Source Adventure - by Swapnendu Banerjee (SDE at DevRelSquad®️ & GSoC Contributor at Keploy ) - 7:00 pm to 7:15 pm
React Apps That Talk Back (Thanks, AI!) - by Srishti Majumder (System Engineer (Full Stack Developer), Tata Consultancy Services & Organizer at GDG Siliguri) - 7:15 pm to 7:30 pm
The Evolution of React Rendering: From Reconciliation to Concurrency to Server Components - by Aprajita Verma (Frontend Architect, Mycom) - 7:30 pm to 7:45 pm
How to make contributions effectively- A Beginner Guide for Hacktoberfest - by Priyankar Pal(Maintainer of ReactKolkata) - 7:45 pm to 8:00 pm
Welcome to React Hyderabad - by Shlok Srivastava(Community Director @ReactHyderabad) - 8:00pm-8:15 pm
Panel Discussion: Building & Sustaining Open Source Communities - 8:15 pm to 9:30pm
Gunj Joshi - Core Contributor stdlib
Shivay Lamba - Developer Evangelist Couchbase
Santosh Yadav - Staff Engineer Celonis
Ronit Banerjee - R&D Engineer Keysight Technologies
Swastik Baranwal - OSPO Engineer LambdaTest
🎤 Format: Open Q&A with audience participation
We're a growing group of developers who are passionate about building with ReactJS and exploring the wider tech space from frontend to backend, mobile to cloud, and everything in between.
At React Kolkata, we believe learning is best when it's shared. That’s why we host meetups where developers of all experience levels come together to learn, build, and connect. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you’ll find something valuable here.
What happens at a React Kolkata meetup?
Talks from experienced devs and industry folks
Hands-on workshops build something real
Short lightning talks by community members
AMA-style Q&A sessions
Networking with developers across domains
Panel discussion with fellow devs
Tech games, quizzes, and fun interactions
Why be a part of React Kolkata?
Learn from real people doing real work — no buzzwords, no lectures. Just clean, practical knowledge.
Connect with local developers — share ideas, discuss your projects, or just vibe with folks who get your tech struggles.
Contribute to something bigger — take part in our open source projects or start your own with help from the community.
Stay sharp — stay updated with what’s happening in React, the JS ecosystem, and related tech stacks.
Stay connected with us:
Contribute to ReactPlay project
Join our communities
Follow us on
We look forward to seeing you at the event. Let’s kick off something great together.