Hacktoberfest Hack Day Berlin 2026
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Berlin 2026 x Code Club Berlin x Hoobit
Join us for a full day of building with open-source AI. This Hacktoberfest 2026 Hack Day brings students and open-source enthusiasts together to explore open-weight models, open-source tools, and hands-on hacking.
Whether you're writing your first line of code or you're an experienced developer, there's a place for you here. No prior AI experience needed.
What to expect
Hands-on hacking with open-source AI tools and open-weight models
Mentors available throughout the day for support and guidance
A structured schedule with dedicated time for building, lunch, and presentations
Live project presentations and judging at the end of the day
Prizes, swag, and a great community vibe
What to bring
Your laptop, charger, and a GitHub account. Bring your curiosity too, you don't need to be an AI expert to take part.
Lunch and drinks/snacks throughout the day are provided. Let us know about any dietary preferences or allergies when you register so we can plan accordingly.
Who can attend?
This event is open to high school students and university students aged 13-23 only. Participants under 18 will need a parent/guardian to sign a short consent form on the day.
Schedule
10:30: Check-in
11:00 – 11:30: Welcome & orientation
11:30: Hacking starts
13:30: 14:00: Lunch break
16:45: Hacking ends
16:45 – 17:00: Final submission
17:00: Presentations start
18:00: Judging time
18:30: Prize ceremony
19:00: End of event
Sponsors
Proudly supported by CodeCrafters. Winning teams receive CodeCrafters VIP memberships (1st place: 2-year VIP, 2nd place: 1-year VIP, 3rd place: 6-month VIP), giving access to all CodeCrafters challenges including Git, Redis, and SQLite. codecrafters.io (worth $360/year).
Come build, learn, and celebrate open source with us. Happy hacking!