# FOSSHack 2026 | localhost:siliguri

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**Created:** [1 March 2026 17:46 UTC](https://forum.fossunited.org/t/fosshack-2026-localhost-siliguri/7374 "2026-03-01T17:46:53Z")\
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Hey there folks! We, the community at [FOSS Club @ SGP](https://forum.fossunited.org/t/foss-club-siliguri-government-polytechnic/5159) are more than honoured to be one of the 8 localhosts for this year’s FOSSHack. We’re psyched to see how this event goes for us, especially with the new month-long format in place :))

### Tentative Schedule/Timeline:

#### 02nd March 2026 (In-Person):

- Kickoff/Orientation
- Project showcase
- Hands-on workshop for a Git 101 & How to set up a project
- Mapathon

###### Participants will be reminded to join builder profiles inbetween the localhost timelines. They may also reach out to mentors anytime during the period of the hackathon.

#### 09th March 2026 (In-Person and Online):

- 1st Weekly check-in, in-person for students from college, online (via videoconferencing) for rest.

#### 16th March 2026 (In-Person and Online):

- 2nd Weekly check-in, in-person for students from college, online (via videoconferencing) for rest.

#### 23rd March 2026 (In-Person and Online):

- 3rd Weekly check-in, in-person for students from college, online (via videoconferencing) for rest.
- Early call for presenting projects/contributions, if finished or almost complete before.

#### 30th March 2026 (In-Person):

- Final Weekly check-in, presentation day.

### Attendee Figures:

As of 2026-03-01T23:00:00, we have a total of **42 requests** , **all of whom** have been accepted, and **30 of them** have confirmed their attendance.

**13** of the total of **42** attendees have registered from within the college, which is approximately 30% of the overall participants.

We have a squad of about 4 or 5 volunteers, including myself, who will be managing the venue.

We’ll keep updating about how the events go in this thread, hopefully within 12 to 18 hours of it happening.