Microsoft Global Hackathon 2026 Kickoff: Build "Windows App for Linux"
about this event
The Microsoft Global Hackathon is back — and we're building something ambitious: Windows App for Linux, a native Linux desktop client for Windows 365 Cloud PCs and Azure Virtual Desktop. Microsoft's Windows App doesn't ship on Linux. We're going to fix that — and you're invited to help build it.
What is this project? A Linux client that lets users sign in with their Entra ID, see their Cloud PCs and AVD desktops, and connect natively (FreeRDP) or via web — with full Cloud PC management (restart, rename, troubleshoot) built in.
Stack: The spec is committed to C#/.NET on Linux — MSAL.NET for auth, Avalonia for the UI, building on FreeRDP 3.30.0+. There's a role for everyone: C#/.NET devs, UI folks, networking, cloud, AI-assisted "vibe coding," docs, testing.
What to expect at the kickoff: - Intro to the 2026 Global Hackathon + how to register/join the project - Project overview: architecture, the interesting problems, where we need help - Team up — in person or online — and start hacking - Pizza-ish vibes, great people, and a real chance to ship something cool
Details: - Monday, September 14, 2026 - 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (MDT) - In person: Nicholls Family Library (Calgary Public Library), 1421 33 Street SW — inside Westbrook LRT Station, Rosscarrock - Online: join virtually — meeting link is in the invitation/RSVP confirmation
Who should come: developers (any stack), Linux users, Windows/cloud pros, students, and anyone curious about building a real open-source client. Bring a laptop!
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Microsoft Global Hackathon 2026 Kickoff: Build "Windows App for Linux"
Kickoff: intro to the 2026 Global Hackathon, project overview, team formation, and start hacking.
◍ Nichols Family Library / Onlinetickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Free | TBA | Available | Free event — no ticket price stated. |