Name: Hacktoberfest Hack Day Esbjerg
Start: 2026-10-31T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-31T16:00:00+01:00
Location: S-E-A Esbjerg

About the event

Ship something real in a day

Six hours to go from idea to working demo, built with open-source or open-weight AI.

Bring your laptop and your ideas: Hacktoberfest Hack Day Esbjerg is a one-day build event hosted by Cod3rs as part of the MLH (Major League Hacking) network. Whether you're a first-time hacker or a seasoned developer, come turn an idea into a working project.

Participants can:

Learn and experiment with open-source and open-weight AI models
Network with fellow developers and tech enthusiasts
Build a working project from idea to demo
Win the Best Open-Source AI Project award
Have fun while coding with your peers

Built with open-source AI

In the spirit of Hacktoberfest, this hack day is all about open source. Build your project with open-source or open-weight AI models and tools, submit it through OrganizerHQ Challenges, and compete for Best Open-Source AI Project.

Schedule

Saturday, 31 October 2026

10:00 — Check-in
10:15 — Welcome & briefing
10:45 — Idea pitches & team formation
11:30 — Hacking begins
13:00 — Pizza break
15:00 — Submission deadline
15:15 — Demos
15:45 — Awards announced
16:00 — Wrap-up

Practical details

What to expect and what to bring

What to expect

A full day of building — 6 hours from idea to demo
Open-source AI — Use open-source and open-weight models in your project
Team or solo — Form a team at the idea pitches, or go it alone
Mentorship from experienced developers
Demos and awards — Show off what you built

What to bring

Your laptop and charger
Your own drinks (pizza and snacks are on us)
Your creativity and problem-solving skills
A willingness to learn and experiment
Team members (optional — you can find teammates there)

Who can join

Beginner-friendly, open to everyone

First pull request or fiftieth, you're in the right room. No prior AI or hackathon experience is needed.

Perfect for:

University students
Secondary and high school students
Working professionals
Open-source contributors
Anyone curious about coding and AI

Requirements

No experience required — beginners are welcome, experienced developers too
You don't have to be a student — registration asks if you are one, but only so we get an overview of who attends
Bring a laptop and charger — plus your own drinks
Teams are optional — team up or go solo
Follow the MLH Code of Conduct

See the next event Join Discord for the next one

This event is part of the MLH (Major League Hacking) network.

Organised by

Cod3rs Community

Hacktoberfest Hack Day Esbjerg is organised by Cod3rs, a developer community in Denmark and Slovakia that runs hackathons and hack days in Esbjerg.

Discord — Connect with fellow developers
Events — Hackathons, hack days and coding challenges
Projects — Collaborate on open source initiatives
Learning — Share knowledge and grow together

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