Join us for a Hacktoberfest community meetup in the Research Triangle!
Come meet fellow developers, students, researchers, and tech enthusiasts, learn about open source and AI, and spend the morning building and experimenting together.
Whether you're new to open source or an experienced developer, everyone is welcome. Bring your laptop, come with an idea, or just come to learn and connect with the local tech community.
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
🕤 9:30 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Raleigh / Research Triangle, NC
The event is organized with The AI Collective and IEEE GRSS.
No prior open-source experience is required. Come learn, build, meet people, and celebrate Hacktoberfest with the local community!
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
The AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting over 250,000 AI leaders, builders, and enthusiasts to guide the human side of AI development and foster responsible innovation. IEEE GRSS is a professional division of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers focused on advancing science and engineering in remote sensing and geoscience