Hacktoberfest Hack Day Gombe x Geekink Innovations
Hacktoberfest 2026
Tudun wada Gombe State University Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria 961003 Nigeria
Event Description
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Gombe x GeekInk Innovations
Join GeekInk Innovations for Hacktoberfest Hack Day Gombe — a community-driven open-source event bringing developers, students, designers, tech enthusiasts, and aspiring contributors together to learn, collaborate, build, and contribute to real-world projects.
Whether you're making your first open-source contribution or you're already an experienced developer, this Hack Day is designed to help you move from simply learning about open source to actually building and contributing with others.
What to Expect
🚀 Open Source Contributions
Discover real projects, learn how Git and GitHub work, and make meaningful contributions to open-source projects.
🤖 AI-Powered Development
Explore how modern AI tools can help developers understand codebases, solve problems, write better code, and contribute more effectively.
💻 Hands-on Hacking
Work individually or in teams on practical challenges and projects with guidance from experienced developers and mentors.
🧑🏽💻 Mentorship & Collaboration
Connect with developers, maintainers, students, and tech enthusiasts from Gombe and beyond.
🎓 Learn by Doing
No matter your experience level, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, solve real problems, and leave with practical experience.
🌍 Grow the Local Tech Community
Help strengthen Gombe's developer ecosystem by connecting local talent with the global open-source community.
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to:
- Students and aspiring developers
- Software engineers and developers
- Open-source beginners and experienced contributors
- Designers and UI/UX enthusiasts
- AI and technology enthusiasts
- GitHub users who want to make their first contribution
- Community builders and tech enthusiasts
You don't need to be an open-source expert to participate.
Come with your laptop, curiosity, and willingness to learn and build.
Why Attend?
By the end of the Hack Day, you'll have more than just a participation experience — you'll have an opportunity to:
- Make your first or next open-source contribution
- Build practical projects
- Learn modern developer workflows
- Use AI responsibly as a development tool
- Meet other developers and tech enthusiasts
- Receive guidance from experienced contributors
- Become part of a growing open-source community in Gombe
Let's learn. Let's build. Let's contribute.
🇳🇬 Gombe to the Global Open-Source Community.
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Gombe x GeekInk Innovations — October 3, 2026.
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
Schedule
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Gombe 🚀
08:00 – 09:00 — Registration, Check-in & Networking
09:00 – 09:30 — Opening & Welcome
Introduction to Hacktoberfest, Open Source, and the Hack Day.
09:30 – 10:30 — Git & GitHub / Open Source Onboarding
Learn how to find projects, issues, make contributions, and submit pull requests.
10:30 – 11:00 — AI for Developers 🤖
Practical introduction to using AI tools to understand codebases, solve problems, and improve development workflows.
11:00 – 13:00 — Open Source Contribution Sprint 💻
Find issues, form teams, collaborate, and start contributing to real projects.
13:00 – 14:00 — Break & Networking 🍴
14:00 – 16:00 — Hack & Contribution Sprint 🚀
Continue building, fixing issues, reviewing code, and submitting contributions with mentor support.
16:00 – 17:00 — Project & Contribution Showcase
Participants share what they built or contributed.
17:00 – 17:30 — Recognition & Closing 🏆
17:30 onwards — Community Networking & Photos 📸
Links & Resources
Pre Hackday Activies
Hacktoberfest Open Source Contribution Sprint at Hacktoberfest Hack Day Gombe x GeekInk Innovations. This campaign challenges participants to learn, collaborate, and make meaningful contributions to open-source projects using Git and GitHub. Participants can earn points by completing verified open-source contribution activities, including documentation improvements, bug fixes, feature contributions, tests, and other approved contributions. The goal is simple: Learn → Build → Contribute → Collaborate → Get Recognized. All contributions must be genuine, relevant to the selected project, and successfully reviewed before points are awarded.
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GeekInk Innovations Ltd is a technology and education company focused on empowering aspiring tech professionals in Northern Nigeria through practical learning, mentorship, and community-driven initiatives. We build technology solutions and create opportunities that help young people develop relevant digital skills, collaborate on open-source projects, and contribute to the local tech ecosystem