Hacktoberfest Hack Day Linz x Young AI Leaders Linz
Hacktoberfest 2026
Altenberger Str. 69 Linz, Upper Austria 4040 Austria
Event Description
Join us at JKU Linz on October 30, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a mini-hackathon. This year, Hacktoberfest is focused on open-source artificial intelligence. This free, in-person event is the perfect chance to bring our community together to learn about or build with open-source AI tools, open-weight models, and beyond. Whether you are a seasoned developer or looking to experience your very first hackathon alongside fellow students, there is a place for you here on campus.
Instead of a full weekend marathon, this focused five-hour sprint allows you to team up, experiment, and build a working prototype in a single afternoon. It is a low-pressure environment designed for learning, collaborating, and testing out fresh ideas using the latest developer tools.
Expect a fast-paced afternoon where you can form interdisciplinary teams, write code, and showcase your projects to the local tech community. As an official MLH event, participants will also have access to exclusive swag and partner prizes.
Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your ideas. We will provide the space, the support, and the community. Register now to secure your spot!
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
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As the Linz Hub of the global UN and ITU "AI for Good" community, we connect people to make AI accessible and drive social impact. Through hackathons, workshops, skill development, AI literacy as a UNESCO partner, software projects, panels, studies, and international exchange, we empower youth to critically understand, responsibly apply, and actively co-create AI.