Hacktoberfest Hack Day Amsterdam x Klassroom @ UvA
Hacktoberfest 2026
Science Park 900 Room L3.35 Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1098XH Netherlands
Event Description
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Amsterdam x Klassroom @ UvA
Join us for a day of building with open-source AI. This Hacktoberfest 2026 Hack Day brings students, developers, 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
- Support and guidance available throughout the day
- 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.
Come build, learn, and celebrate open source with us. Happy hacking!
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
Schedule
17:00 - 18:00
- Kickoff & Prompt Briefing: Welcome participants, introduce the theme/challenge, share docs, and resources.
- Brainstorming & Pitch Circle: Attendees share quick project ideas, ask questions, and form teams based on complementary skills or project goals.
18:00 - 19:00
- Hacking & Mentorship Session: Participants spend dedicated time building their prototypes. Mentors circulate to offer guidance on API integration, troubleshooting, and best practices.
19:00 - 20:00
- Demos & Showcase: Each team delivers a 2-3 minute live demo highlighting their project and what they built.
20:00 - 21:00
- Wrap-Up & Networking: Celebrate top projects, award Hacktoberfest swag, and open the floor for informal networking and discussion.
Hosted by
Klassroom
Klassroom is an education platform dedicated to democratizing tech education for young people across Southern Asia and Europe. Through free courses, tutorials, and capacity-building workshops, it delivers the quality skills training and mentorship youth need to thrive.