Hacktoberfest Hack Day Kigali 2026

Hacktoberfest Hack Day Kigali 2026 is an open-source focused technology event taking place on October 31, 2026, bringing together developers and technology enthusiasts in Kigali for a day of collaboration, coding, learning, and community building.

The event is presented as the first Build 54 event in Rwanda, in partnership with Major League Hacking (MLH). It gives participants an opportunity to connect with other people in the technology community, collaborate on exciting projects, and take part in the global Hacktoberfest movement.

You do not need to be an experienced developer to participate. The event is open to all skill levels, making it suitable for people who are just beginning their coding journey as well as experienced developers who want to contribute to open-source projects and meet other builders.

What participants can expect

• Collaborate with fellow technology enthusiasts

• Work on technology projects

• Participate in open-source contributions

• Learn from other members of the community

• Connect with developers and technology enthusiasts in Kigali

• Gain practical experience through coding and collaboration

• Take part in the global Hacktoberfest movement

• Help showcase Kigali as an active technology and open-source community

The event encourages participants to code, connect, and create while contributing to the broader open-source ecosystem.

Who should attend?

Hacktoberfest Hack Day Kigali 2026 is suitable for:

• Software developers

• Students learning technology

• Beginner programmers

• Experienced developers

• Open-source contributors

• Technology enthusiasts

• People interested in collaborative technology projects

• Anyone who wants to learn and connect with the Kigali tech community