Hacktoberfest Comes to Nadiad: Official MLH Meetup at DDU on October 15

A student-led initiative is bringing an official Major League Hacking (MLH) Hacktoberfest meetup to Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) in Nadiad, Gujarat, on October 15. The event aims to bridge the gap for students who often miss out on early-career opportunities in open source and developer communities. The session will cover practical topics including open-source AI models, setting up Claude Code with free open-source APIs, and navigating the professional benefits of participating in Hacktoberfest and the DEV community. Designed primarily for first-year students, the meetup is free to attend and offers participants virtual stickers, participation certificates, and potential physical swag from MLH. Attendees are encouraged to register via the official MLH events page to secure their spot and receive updates on venue details. This initiative highlights the growing importance of grassroots developer events in fostering technical skills and professional networking among university students.