Hacktoberfest Hack Day Malete x Malete Tech Forum
Hacktoberfest 2026
Safari, Malete Opposite Aminah Castle A Malete, Kwara 241104 Nigeria
Event Description
Hacktoberfest 2026 at KWASU
Build, Contribute & Grow with Open Source & AI
Hacktoberfest 2026 at KWASU is a hands-on community event hosted by Malete Tech Forum, bringing together students, aspiring developers, and technology enthusiasts to explore open-source artificial intelligence and discover how to contribute to open-source projects.
The event will feature introductory technical sessions, guided demonstrations, and collaborative building activities focused on open-source tools, open-weight AI models, and practical contribution workflows. Participants will learn how to navigate Git and GitHub, discover beginner-friendly projects, understand issues and pull requests, and take their first steps towards becoming active open-source contributors.
Designed for both beginners and experienced developers, the event offers an opportunity to learn, experiment, collaborate, and connect with a growing community of builders. No advanced technical experience is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops and curiosity as they learn by doing, explore emerging AI technologies, and contribute to the open-source ecosystem.
Whether you're taking your first steps into tech or looking to strengthen your development skills, Hacktoberfest at KWASU is an opportunity to move beyond learning and start building with the community.
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
Schedule
Hacktoberfest 2026 at KWASU
Event Schedule | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Registration & Community Check-in
- Participant registration and check-in.
- Networking and laptop setup.
- Getting familiar with fellow participants.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Welcome & Introduction to Hacktoberfest
- Welcome address from the organizers.
- Introduction to Hacktoberfest and the open-source movement.
- Overview of the day's activities and learning objectives.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | Exploring Open-Source AI
- Understanding open-source AI and open-weight models.
- Introduction to relevant AI tools, projects, and use cases.
- Discovering opportunities to learn, experiment, and contribute.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Your First Open-Source Contribution
- Introduction to Git and GitHub.
- Finding beginner-friendly repositories and contribution opportunities.
- Understanding issues, branches, commits, and pull requests.
- Walking through the open-source contribution workflow.
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | Break & Networking
- Short refreshment break.
- Informal conversations and peer networking.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Guided Build & Contribute Session
- Explore selected open-source AI tools and projects.
- Work individually or in teams on practical tasks.
- Experiment with open-weight AI models and open-source technologies.
- Identify issues, improve existing projects, or make contributions with guidance from facilitators and mentors.
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | Community Showcase & Learnings
- Participants share their projects, contributions, or discoveries.
- Discuss challenges encountered and lessons learned.
- Highlight next steps for continuing open-source contributions.
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM | Closing & Community Connect
- Closing remarks and acknowledgements.
- Share resources for continued learning and contribution.
- Connect participants with relevant technology communities and future opportunities.
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
Malete Tech Forum
Malete Tech Forum (MTF) is a student-led technology community and ecosystem initiative based in Malete, Kwara State, focused on connecting students with opportunities to learn, build, collaborate, and contribute to the technology ecosystem.MTF works with technology communities, organizations, and industry partners to organize workshops, hackathons, community programs, and career development initiatives across areas including software development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, UI/UX, and entrepreneurship.Through its growing network of student communities and volunteers, MTF has supported 3,000+ students, engaged 100+ volunteers, and helped create pathways to jobs, internships, mentorship, and hands-on technology opportunities. Our goal is to make meaningful technology opportunities more accessible to students in Malete and strengthen the local pipeline of future builders and open-source contributors.