Hacktoberfest Hackathon 2025 - San Francisco

Join us in celebrating Hacktoberfest 2025 with a fun-filled hackathon right here in San Francisco and get your hands on exclusive Hacktoberfest merchandise and prizes worth $400 for the winners!

Why should you attend? Here are a few reasons --

• A full day of resource led hackathon with $300 and more in cloud
• Credits sponsored by DO
• Catering all through the day
• DigitalOcean Gradient AI demo
• Expert guide (and co-host) from the dev community
• $500 amazon gift card for winners
• Exclusive hacktoberfest swag for winners.
• Video bite recording opportunites

Here is a bit more information on what this event is all about:

1. With the theme around Open Source and AI, we will kick things off with a quick introduction to Hacktoberfest, followed by the hackathon brief and a Gradient AI workshop to spark ideas and give you hands-on experience.
2. Then, it’s time to roll up your sleeves for the hackathon build session (3 hours), where you’ll collaborate, code, and create something awesome.
3. The day wraps up with submissions, judging, and crowning our winners. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced contributor, this is a great opportunity to learn, build, and be part of the open-source community.
4. Food and snacks for the entire crew of builders who participate!
5. Meet the DigitalOcean team and win exclusive Hacktoberfest swag and prizes.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

1. Please carry physical ID (Both days)
2. Bring your laptops/required hardware for the presentation on the second day
3. Register your/your teams repositories built as a part of this hackathon here, to qualify: https://forms.gle/uxYAJ5qv4kq4R5cv8

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❓FAQs

• I’m new to coding / open source. Can I still join?

Absolutely! Hacktoberfest is beginner-friendly and designed for everyone. You don’t need years of coding experience. Curiosity and willingness to learn are all you need. We’ll have mentors, volunteers, and peers who can help you get started.

• Do I need to come with a team or a project idea?

Nope! You can join solo, and we’ll help match you with others who want to collaborate. We’ll also share project ideas and challenges to spark inspiration if you’re not sure what to build.

• Is this event only for experienced developers?

Definitely not. We’ll have people at all skill levels, from those just learning HTML/CSS or Python to senior engineers. The event is about collaboration, creativity, and celebrating open source together.

• What if I can’t stay the whole time?

That’s okay. While we encourage you to join for the full day (so you can submit a project and enjoy the wrap-up), you’re welcome to participate at your own pace.

• Is there a cost to attend?

Nope! this event is completely free to attend. Plus, you’ll get access to swag, prizes, and food during the day.

What should I bring?
Bring your laptop, charger, and curiosity. That’s it! We’ll provide the space, WiFi, snacks, and community vibes.

(Disclaimer: Please note this is a DigitalOcean community event and we will be taking pictures at the event. By being here you give us consent to be featured in these pictures that would be published across social media. This event is first come first served and will adhere to venue capacity constraints.)