IEEE Open Source Week 10.0

Overview

All That You Need to Know About IEEE Open Source Week 10.0

IEEE IGDTUW Open Source Week 10.0 is back! A week-long celebration of open-source innovation, collaboration, and community-driven development, bringing together developers, creators, and open-source enthusiasts to build, contribute, and make an impact.

Whether you're taking your first steps into open source or are an experienced contributor, this is your opportunity to explore real-world projects, collaborate with like-minded individuals, learn from experienced mentors, and turn your ideas into meaningful contributions.

Discover. Build. Contribute.

Step into a space where creativity meets technology and innovation knows no boundaries. There are no rigid tracks limiting your exploration. Choose repositories that interest you, work with technologies you're passionate about, solve real-world problems, and collaborate with developers from across the community.

Join us for an exciting week of coding, learning, mentorship, and impactful contributions!

Stay Connected!

Join our official Discord server to receive event announcements, connect with mentors, explore projects, and stay updated throughout the event:

Join the Official Discord Server

What Can You Do?

• Contribute to active open-source repositories and projects.
• Identify and resolve existing issues or bugs.
• Enhance existing features and introduce new functionalities.
• Improve project documentation, UI/UX, and overall code quality.
• Explore new technologies and experiment with innovative ideas.
• Collaborate with project mentors, administrators, and fellow contributors.

Why Participate?

IEEE IGDTUW Open Source Week 10.0 is more than just a coding event. It's an opportunity to learn, grow, showcase your skills, and become part of the open-source ecosystem.

• Win Exciting Rewards: Compete for exciting cash prizes, exclusive hampers, medals, and certificates.
• Gain Real-World Experience: Work on actual projects and understand collaborative software development.
• Learn from Experienced Mentors: Receive guidance from project administrators and technical leads.
• Master Industry-Relevant Tools: Strengthen your understanding of Git, GitHub, version control, and open-source workflows.
• Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow developers, mentors, and passionate tech enthusiasts.
• Build Your Developer Profile: Showcase meaningful contributions and strengthen your GitHub portfolio.

How to Participate?

• Register through our official Eventsliner registration portal.
• Join the official Discord community for announcements and updates.
• Explore the available open-source projects and repositories.
• Identify issues, choose tasks, and start contributing.
• Submit your pull requests with proper documentation before the deadline.
• Get your contributions evaluated by the respective mentors and project administrators.

Event Timeline

• Event Duration: 13 November – 19 November 2026
• Duration: One Week
• Eligibility: Open to all students and open-source enthusiasts.
• Participation: Individual

Rules & Guidelines

To ensure a fair, transparent, and productive experience for everyone, all participants are expected to follow these guidelines:

• Participants must compete individually.
• All eligible contributions must be made within the official event duration.
• Every submission must be original. Plagiarized code or copied contributions will not be accepted.
• Participants must follow the contribution guidelines of their respective repositories.
• Each pull request should be meaningful, relevant, and aligned with the project's requirements.
• Spam, trivial, duplicate, or irrelevant pull requests may lead to disqualification.
• Contributions submitted after the official deadline will not be considered.
• Participants must maintain professionalism and respect while interacting with mentors, administrators, and fellow contributors.
• The evaluation and final decisions of the organizing team will be binding.

Prizes & Rewards

Your contributions deserve recognition! Get ready to compete for exciting rewards and celebrate your achievements.

• Cash Prizes: Exciting cash rewards for top-performing contributors.
• Exclusive Hampers: Special hampers for outstanding participants.
• Medals: Recognition for exceptional contributions.
• Certificates: Certificates for participants and winners, as applicable.

Outstanding contributors will also get an opportunity to showcase their work and achievements through IEEE IGDTUW's official platforms.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Get your GitHub profile ready, explore exciting repositories, and prepare to turn your ideas into impactful contributions.

Whether it's your first pull request or your hundredth, every contribution counts!

Join IEEE Open Source Week 10.0 and be a part of a community that believes in building together, learning together, and growing together.

Let's code, collaborate, and create impact, one commit at a time!