Hacktoberfest 2026 Orlando

Join Orlando Devs for a Hacktoberfest 2026 meetup!

From Hacktoberfest

"**Hacktoberfest has always been about empowering people to build open software together.** For years, that energy was measured by pull requests and developers making their first open-source contributions. But open source was never defined by a PR counter. Open source is a philosophy centered on transparency and collective ownership.

In an era where AI tools make low-effort PRs easier than ever to generate, maintainers face unprecedented volume and noise. **This year, Hacktoberfest is focused on high-value, meaningful learning: giving everyone the tools and knowledge to experiment and build with open artificial intelligence.**

By joining Hacktoberfest, online or in-person, you can expect to learn about open-weight models, open source agents, and more. **We believe open innovation must be prioritized alongside proprietary tools for an ecosystem to remain healthy and resilient.** Instead of counting PRs, you’ll write