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One day to build something new.

Saturday, 24 October 2026, 10:00 to 19:00 at MAFINEX, Mannheim

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What to expect

  • Featured challenge

    Build with Gemma and explore open-weight AI.

  • Learn, build, present

    One day of learning, building and presenting together around open-source and open-weight AI.

  • No experience needed

    First hackathon or fiftieth, you are welcome.

  • Solo or as a team

    Come on your own or bring your team.

  • Bring your laptop

    Pack your laptop and charger, we take care of the rest of the day.

  • For university students

    The event is listed on MLH for university students.

Partners

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  • Local Tool Partner

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Schedule

Saturday, 24 October 2026 at MAFINEX Technologiezentrum, Julius-Hatry-Straße 1, 68163 Mannheim.

  1. 10:00

    Check-in

    Participants at their tables in the university hall, the Q-Hack logo projected on the wall
    Previous Q-HackThe hacking hall

  2. 10:30

    Welcome & Orientation

  3. 11:00

    Hacking starts

    Two participants working on a laptop and a phone in a lounge corner
    Previous Q-HackHeads down, building

  4. 13:00

    Lunch break

  5. 16:45

    Hacking ends & final submission

  6. 17:00

    Presentations

  7. 18:00

    Judging

  8. 18:30

    Prize ceremony

    Winning team on stage under falling confetti at the hackathon pitch battle
    Previous Q-HackPitch battle winners

  9. 19:00

    End of event

FAQs

Answers to common questions about the Hacktoberfest Hack Day Mannheim.

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is a short event where people build a project in limited time. At the Hacktoberfest Hack Day you spend one day learning, building and presenting together around open-source and open-weight AI.

How do I participate?

Apply on the MLH event page. Registration for the Hack Day happens there.

Who can join?

The event is listed on MLH for university students. Come on your own or bring your team.

When and where is the Hack Day?

Saturday, 24 October 2026, 10:00 to 19:00 at MAFINEX Technologiezentrum, Julius-Hatry-Straße 1, 68163 Mannheim.

Do I need hackathon experience?

No. First hackathon or fiftieth, you are welcome.

What should I bring?

Your laptop and charger. We take care of the rest of the day.

What is the featured challenge?

The featured challenge is Gemma: build with it and explore open-weight AI.

Is there a Discord for the event?

Yes. The event Discord is linked on the MLH event page.

What is the Code of Conduct?

Everyone at the Hack Day follows the MLH Code of Conduct.

A glimpse into past Q-Hack events

Photos from earlier Q-Hack events, not from the Hack Day itself.

Ready to build?

Apply on the MLH event page. Questions about the day? Get in touch with the Q-Hack team.

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