Hacktoberfest Hack Day Bengaluru <> KrowdKraft
Hacktoberfest 2026
Bangalore, Karnataka India
Event Description
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Bengaluru × KrowdKraft
KrowdKraft Community is hosting Hacktoberfest Hack Day Bengaluru 2026, a free, in-person Hack Day bringing together developers, students, professionals, open-source contributors and builders for a full day of learning, collaboration and building.
The Hack Day is part of Hacktoberfest 2026 and will focus on open-source AI and hands-on project building.
Whether you're an experienced developer or exploring open source for the first time, you're welcome to participate.
Event Details
- Date: 18 October 2026
- Time: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM IST
- Venue: Startup Park, Bengaluru
- Format: Free, in-person Hack Day
- Eligibility: Open to everyone
- Team Size: 1 to 3 members
- Registration Deadline: 7 October 2026
- Shortlist Announcement: By 9 October 2026
Registration and Shortlisting
Every participant must register individually through OrganizerHQ.
Registration does not guarantee an in-person seat. Due to limited venue capacity, participants will be shortlisted for the in-person Hack Day.
Registrations close on 7 October 2026.
Shortlisted teams and participants will be announced by 9 October 2026 and will receive further information and event-day instructions separately.
All confirmed attendees must complete their OrganizerHQ check-in at the venue on the day of the event.
Theme and Challenges
The Hack Day will focus on building with open-source AI, open-source technologies and open-weight models.
Participants should refer to the official Hacktoberfest Hack Day Challenges page for the latest challenge statements, requirements and partner challenges:
Participants should follow the challenge requirements listed on the official page while planning and building their projects.
What to Bring
- Laptop and charger
- Valid government-issued or institutional ID
Participants are expected to follow the MLH Code of Conduct and venue guidelines throughout the event.
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Participant arrival and OrganizerHQ check-in |
| 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM | Inauguration and Hacktoberfest orientation |
| 9:30 AM | Build begins |
| 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | Building resumes |
| 3:30 PM | Project submission deadline |
| 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM | Project judging |
| 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM | Final evaluation |
| 6:00 PM | Winner announcement and closing ceremony |
| 6:30 PM | Event concludes |
The schedule is tentative and may be adjusted based on event-day requirements.
Additional Information
Join the official participant WhatsApp group for important announcements, shortlisting updates and event-day communication:
Join the Participant WhatsApp Group
Important
Please register before 7 October 2026.
Registration does not confirm an in-person seat. Shortlisted teams and participants will be notified by 9 October 2026.
Links & Resources
Hosted by
KrowdKraft
KrowdKraft is a thriving community of over 1,000 students and early-career professionals in Bangalore. We contribute by hosting regular meetups, hands-on workshops, and competitive hackathons.