Hacktoberfest Hack Day Lviv
Hacktoberfest 2026
12 Stepan Bandera Street 235 room Lviv, Lviv Oblast 79034 Ukraine
Event Description
Welcome to the Hacktoberfest 2026 Open-Source AI Hack Day at National University "Lviv Polytechnic"! Organized by the Software Department of the Student Board, this event is your ultimate gateway into the global open-source community.
The Focus: Open-Source AI
This year, Hacktoberfest is celebrating the rapidly evolving world of Open-Source Artificial Intelligence. Whether you want to experiment with open-weight models, build applications utilizing local LLMs and RAG architectures, or simply make your very first pull request to an AI-related repository, this Hack Day is the perfect place to start.
What to Expect:
Collaborative Hacking: Team up with fellow Computer Science students and tech enthusiasts to build exciting AI-driven projects or contribute to existing open-source repositories.
Onboarding & Mentorship: Never made a pull request before? No problem! Our core team will be on the ground to help beginners set up Git/GitHub, find beginner-friendly issues, and submit their first successful PR.
Tech Stack Exploration: Bring your skills in Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++. We'll explore integrating AI using modern backend and frontend frameworks, databases, and APIs.
Networking: Connect with the local tech community, share ideas, and find teammates for future hackathons and startups.
Who Can Join?
This event is open to all skill levels! From freshmen making their first steps in programming to experienced developers looking to dive deeper into machine learning and AI integrations. You don’t need to be an AI expert—just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn.
What to Bring:
Your laptop and charger.
A registered GitHub/GitLab account.
A registered profile on the official Hacktoberfest website.
A collaborative spirit!
Code of Conduct:
Our event is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for everyone. All attendees must adhere to the official Hacktoberfest and MLH Code of Conduct. Let’s build the future of Open-Source AI together!
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
Schedule
🗓️ Hack Day Schedule
| Time | Activity | Details |
| 09:00 AM | 🚪 Doors Open & Check-in | QR registration, morning coffee, and getting your workspace ready. |
| 09:45 AM | 🎙️ Opening Ceremony | Welcome remarks, Hacktoberfest rules, and an introduction to the Open-Source AI theme. |
| 10:15 AM | 🗣️ Guest Keynote | Tech talk from our industry guest speaker on real-world AI applications. |
| 11:00 AM | 💻 Hacking Begins! | Start coding! Mentors will be available to help with Git/GitHub setup and first pull requests. |
| 01:30 PM | 🍕 Lunch Break | Grab some food, relax, and network with fellow tech enthusiasts. |
| 02:30 PM | 🧠 AI Mini-Workshop | A quick deep-dive into working with local LLMs, RAG architectures, and open-weight models. |
| 03:30 PM | 🚀 Hacking Block 2 | Focused coding session. Time to dive deep into projects. |
| 06:30 PM | 🛑 Pencils Down | Hacking ends. Time to submit your work and prepare for demos. |
| 07:00 PM | 🎤 Project Showcases | Lightning talks (3-5 mins each) to present what you built or contributed to today. |
| 07:45 PM | 🎉 Closing Remarks | Wrap-up, group photo, next steps for the community, and final networking! |
| 08:00 PM | 🚪 Doors Close | Event officially ends. |
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Hosted by
We are the Software Department of the student self-government at Lviv Polytechnic National University, representing a diverse tech community within a campus of over 30,000 students. Our organization focuses on hosting technical events and fostering a strong network of software engineers eager to explore open-source technologies and artificial intelligence. By organizing hackathons, we aim to bridge the gap between academic learning and hands-on technological innovation.