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Hosting with MLH is a simple way for passionate organizers to run events for their community.
This application will help us learn more about the event you are planning.
Our team at MLH reviews each application. If your application meets our quality standards, it will be approved and you can start hosting.
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Hacktoberfest 2026
Host a Fest! You can organize a Hack Day (mini hackathon) or a Meet Up. This year, Hacktoberfest is focused on open-source artificial intelligence so this is your chance to bring your community together to learn about or build with open-source AI tools, open-weight models, and beyond. Applications are confirmed on a rolling basis.
Hacktoberfest
Find hacker communities.
Compete in online events.
Attend dozens of workshops.
