Hacktoberfest Hack Day Portimão x StartAlgarve
Hacktoberfest 2026
R. Joaquim Agostinho Fernandes 1 Cv 2 Portimão, Portimão 8500-406 Portugal
Event Description
Ready to build the future? Join StartAlgarve for an intensive, full-day mini-hackathon as we dive headfirst into Hacktoberfest 2026!
This year’s theme is all about Open-Source Artificial Intelligence. Whether you are an AI expert or just curious to see what’s possible, this is your chance to connect with the local community, learn new tools, and ship code.
Powered by MLH + Dev, this Hack Day is the perfect place to collaborate and innovate. Bring your ideas, your laptop, and your passion for open source.
We are calling all students, founders, developers, AI enthusiasts, remote workers, and locals in the Algarve to make some noise!
Happy hacking!
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
Links & Resources
Agent Skills Explained: What They Are, What They Aren't, and How to Use Them
Overview of the Agent Skill Open Standard and SKILL.md authoring.
Open link →A Developer's Guide to Open-Weight LLM API Integration
Guide to deploying and integrating large open-weight LLMs.
Open link →How to Run Google's Gemma 4 Locally with Ollama
Local setup and edge execution for models under 10B parameters.
Open link →Hermes Agent: A Practical Guide
Setting up and orchestrating workflows using open-source agent harnesses.
Open link →Hosted by
StartAlgarve
A group focused on creating an ecosystem for technology startups and innovation in the Algarve.