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Hacktoberfest Hack Day Bengaluru x IEEE CIS
Hacktoberfest 2026
MSRIT Post, M S R Nagar, Mathikere ESB Bengaluru, Karnataka 560054 India
Event Description
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Bengaluru × IEEE CIS
IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (IEEE CIS), M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, is hosting a free, in-person Hacktoberfest Hack Day focused on open-source AI, open-weight models and hands-on project building.
The event will bring together university students and working professionals to learn, collaborate and build practical AI projects during a one-day build sprint.
🔴 Registration Closed
Registrations for Hacktoberfest Hack Day Bengaluru ’26 are now closed.
Participants who have already registered must complete their Round 1 Idea Submission before the deadline.
📅 Submission Deadline: 4 October 2026
⏰ 11:59 AM IST
🔗 Round 1 Submission Form:
https://forms.gle/TGwpVohtsvz5nzCZ8
Please make sure to submit your idea before the deadline.
Event Details
- Date: 9 October 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM IST
- Venue: M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
- Format: Free, in-person Hack Day
- Eligibility: University students and working professionals
- Team size: 2–4 members
Registration and Teams
Every participant must register individually through OrganizerHQ. Teams of 2–4 members are welcome. For the online idea-submission round, teams should be pre-formed and one representative should submit the team’s idea.
Registration does not guarantee an in-person seat. After registration, one representative from each team will submit a short idea PDF through a separate IEEE CIS submission form. Shortlisted participants will receive a separate acceptance and RSVP email.
The team idea-submission round will open on 1 October 2026. The submission deadline is 4 October 2026 at 11:59 AM IST.
All confirmed attendees must complete OrganizerHQ check-in at the venue.
What to Expect
- Hacktoberfest and open-source AI orientation
- Technical learning session
- Team-based project building
- Mentor support
- Project submissions
- Judging and finalist demos
- Recognition and closing ceremony
Theme
Build with open-source AI and open-weight models. Suggested areas include open-source AI tools, education, accessibility, healthcare, sustainability, civic impact, Indian languages, culture and community solutions.
The official Hack Day challenge and any additional partner challenge will be displayed in the OrganizerHQ Challenges section. Do not assume a partner challenge unless it is listed there.
What to Bring
- Laptop and charger
- Valid college or government-issued ID
- Any developer accounts or tools needed for building
Please follow the MLH Code of Conduct and all MSRIT campus rules.
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
Schedule
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Bengaluru × IEEE CIS
| Start time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Participant arrival and OrganizerHQ check-in |
| 9:30 AM | Welcome address and Hacktoberfest orientation |
| 10:30 AM | Build Sprint I — ideation, design and prototype development |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch and networking |
| 1:45 PM | Build Sprint II — development and mentor support |
| 3:30 PM | Final project submission and demo preparation |
| 4:00 PM | Judging and finalist selection |
| 4:45 PM | Finalist project demos |
| 5:15 PM | Recognition, announcements and closing |
| 5:45 PM | Photography, feedback and venue handover |
The schedule is tentative and may be changed based on venue, speaker and OrganizerHQ requirements. Participants must complete OrganizerHQ check-in to attend and be counted as official attendees.
Additional Information
Participant Community
After completing OrganizerHQ check-in, join the official participant community for announcements, mentor updates, team coordination and event-day communication:
CLICK HERE JOIN THE PARTICIPANT COMMUNITY
CLICK TO SUBMIT ROUND 1 - IDEA PPT
Important:
- Registration is individual.
- Team idea submission is a separate process.
- The submission form will open on 1 October 2026.
- The idea-submission deadline is 4 October 2026 at 11:59 AM IST.
- Final seat confirmation is sent separately by email.
Links & Resources
Hosted by
IEEE CIS
IEEE Computational Intelligence Society is a premier incubator for AI and computational intelligence, empowering students through hands-on engineering and industry partnerships. In 2025 alone, we engaged 1000+ participants across 30 technical events, including hackathons, workshops, and our marquee Industry Conclave featuring leaders from AWS, Google, Samsung R&D, and IISc Bangalore. Most recently in July 2026, we successfully conducted a $1000 prize pool hackathon, demonstrating our commitment to large-scale technical innovation. We bridge classroom theory with real-world innovation, positioning students as the next generation of AI pioneers.