Hacktoberfest Hack Day Kampala x AIFest Uganda
Hacktoberfest 2026
Plot 1112/1121 Kansanga, Ggaba Road Kampala, Central Region 35502 Uganda
Event Description
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Kampala x AIFest Uganda is a hands-on open-source AI hack day bringing together developers, students, designers, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to build practical solutions for real-world challenges.
Hosted by AIFest Uganda as part of Hacktoberfest 2026, the event will focus on building with open-source AI tools and open-weight models across areas such as agriculture and climate, education, local languages, community services, developer tools, and other locally relevant challenges.
Participants will form teams, choose a challenge, build throughout the day, receive support from mentors, and present their projects at the end of the Hack Day.
Whether you are an experienced developer or just getting started with open source and AI, you are welcome to participate, learn, collaborate, and build with the community.
Bring your laptop, your ideas, and your willingness to build.
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
Schedule
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Registration, check-in, networking, and team formation
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening remarks, AIFest Uganda introduction, Hacktoberfest overview, and challenge briefing
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Hacking Session 1 — Teams build their open-source AI projects with mentor support
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch and networking break
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Hacking Session 2 — Final development, testing, and submission preparation
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Project demos and judging
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Winners, closing remarks, group photo, and next steps
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
AIFest Uganda is a student-led AI innovation and developer community that brings together students, researchers, builders, and technology enthusiasts through hackathons, workshops, exhibitions, and hands-on learning experiences. Our flagship programmes have engaged participants from universities and schools across Uganda, supporting the development of practical AI solutions and strengthening pathways into emerging technologies. We are committed to growing inclusive, locally relevant AI and open-source communities across Uganda.