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Hacktoberfest 2026
Free open-source AI activities
Join online sessions and community activities focused on open-source AI. Rewards have activity requirements and availability limits.
Event dates
2026-10-01 – 2026-10-31
Online worldwide and local Fests
Registration and prizes depend on the organizer’s rules. Prize pools are not guaranteed payouts.
How to claim this perk
Follow these steps through Hacktoberfest 2026.
Access: Direct application
- 1
Sign in through My Hacktoberfest using MyMLH.
- 2
Choose online activities or register for a local Fest.
- 3
Track qualifying activities in your dashboard and check reward and shipping conditions.
Who can apply?
- Free participation is open to everyone.
- A MyMLH account is required to track activities.
- In-person Fests require separate registration; check local availability.