Join us for Hacktoberfest 2026 Hack Day Bhaktapur, a beginner-friendly open-source hacking event hosted by Gurkha Technology in collaboration with Major League Hacking (MLH). Whether you are an experienced developer, an IT student or making your very first pull request, you are welcome.
This year's Hack Day has a special focus on Artificial Intelligence, giving you an opportunity to explore and contribute to open-source AI projects, open-weight models and other open-source tools. Come hack, learn, contribute and connect with the local open-source community.
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: SS College, Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur
🎟️ Entry: Free
🔗 Registration: MLH Events
💻 Laptop and charger
🐙 Pre-registered GitHub or GitLab account
🧠 Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Hands-On Hacking: Dedicate time to finding and fixing issues, building features, or updating documentation for open-source repositories
• AI Focus: Explore and contribute to open-source artificial intelligence projects, learning how to leverage and build with modern AI frameworks
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Work alongside local developers, instructors, and peers. Get help navigating Git, GitHub, and project codebases
• Community Networking: Connect with the Bhaktapur and wider Kathmandu Valley tech ecosystem, share knowledge, and build lasting professional relationships
What You’ll Learn ?
• Find and work on issues in open-source projects
• Build features, fix bugs, or improve documentation
• Explore open-source AI tools and projects
• Learn and practice Git and GitHub
• Get help from mentors and fellow participants
• Collaborate with developers and tech enthusiasts
• Share what you've built during the Show & Tell session
• Everyone
• University students, working professionals, self-taught developers, or simply someone curious about open source and AI
• No expert-level AI or open-source experience is required
🕒 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Registration & Setup
🕒 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Welcome & Orientation
🕒 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Hacking Session 1
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Networking
🕒 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Hacking Session 2
🕒 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Show & Tell
🕒 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Group Photo
Contact: Arjan KC
