Event guide
Why this event is on the calendar
bolt.conf is a San Francisco developer festival with an explicitly published hackathon and live-build component. The organizer describes a two-day outdoor program in Golden Gate Park that combines talks, workshops, community programming and a chance for builders to make and demo projects.
The exact 2026 dates are still to be announced, so this listing intentionally stays at the end of September and should not be used for travel booking yet. Its inclusion is based on the organizer’s confirmed month, location and builder-focused format.
Who gets value from it
Developers, indie builders, product-minded engineers, AI-tool users and teams who want a live-build environment alongside a community festival.
How the day tends to work
A festival-style developer event with daytime programming, a hackathon, demos and evening “After Dark” programming. Confirm the exact date, eligibility and registration flow with the organizer once released.
Plan with primary sources
Official links and follow-up
Organizer sources
Researched from organizer-owned sources. Programs and logistics can change, so confirm registration and venue details before booking travel.
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