Open Hack Night is a weekly gathering where people build, explore, and understand technology in an informal setting. It is for hackers, engineers, students, and professionals interested in hardware, software, and cybersecurity projects. Attendees come to work on projects, exchange ideas, or experience the Hackers Guild community.
Every Thursday from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, Hackers Guild hosts Open Hack Night , our standing weekly event for people who enjoy pizza and building, exploring, understanding technology.
Open Hack Night is part social gathering, part open lab. There is no formal schedule, presentation, or curriculum. Instead, the space fills with people working on whatever they find interesting that week. You’ll see everything from embedded systems, circuit boards, and FPGAs to software projects, cybersecurity challenges, and experimental tools.
Some attendees come to make progress on a project. Others come to ask questions, trade ideas, or see what fellow members are working on. Many simply drop in to get a feel for the space and the community. All of these are welcome.
This event is open to members, prospective members, students, professionals, and anyone passionate about technology and hacking. If you are new to Hackers Guild PGH or considering joining, Open Hack Night is the best way to meet people, explore the space, and see how the community operates.
No RSVP is required. No membership is required. Bring your laptop, hardware, ideas, or just come hang out.
What You’ll See
Embedded systems and microcontrollers
Hardware prototyping, circuit boards, and FPGAs
Software development and experimental tools
Cybersecurity learning and challenges
Who Should Attend
Hackers, engineers, and technologists
Students and self-learners
Professionals exploring new tools or domains
Anyone curious about the Hackers Guild PGH community
What to Bring
Laptop or hardware (optional)
Current project or idea (optional)
Curiosity (recommended)
Pizza, projects, and people who love building cool stuff are common.
Event Details
When: Every Thursday, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Where: Hackers Guild PGH2247 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Who: Members, prospective members, and anyone passionate about technology and hacking
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required
Tags / Categories
Hacking, Technology, Cybersecurity, Hardware, Elec
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