40C3 fills Hamburg Messe with hacker talks, assemblies, and hands-on zones at year-end.
Neighbour tip
Bring a friend who has never visited before; shared first visits help you remember names, routes, and follow-up events you might skip alone.
What you can do in Hamburg
- Ask a volunteer what follow-up dates they recommend for newcomers before you leave the site
- Read 40C3 dates 27–30 December 2026 and venue notes on the CCC infos page (40C3 infos)
- Buy a congress ticket when sales open; assemblies and self-organised sessions fill the schedule boards on site
- Join beginner-friendly tracks on encryption, repair, and civic tech when the programme publishes
- Volunteer for angel shifts or infrastructure teams through official CCC calls only
How to join
Congress is ticketed. Purchase through the official CCC ticket system linked from events.ccc.de - avoid scalpers. Assemblies welcome proposals before December; read the wiki for submission windows and code of conduct.
When & where
Hamburg Messe, Messeplatz 1 area, Hamburg, Germany. The infos page confirms Messe halls for 40C3 per the organiser page; follow signage for day passes and wristband checks.
Why it matters in Hamburg
Europe's best-known hacker congress mixes radical tech politics with practical workshops neighbours can reuse in local clubs and schools.
Bring a notebook; details you capture on site help your block organise a return visit or small solidarity fund drive.
Good to know
- Is 40C3 all night? Congress halls run long hours; plan rest and transit - Hamburg public transport offers night options on holidays.
- Are talks recorded? CCC usually publishes recordings after the event; verify on media.ccc.de when available.
- Can minors attend? Read youth rules on the infos page each year; some areas are adults-only.
Source & repost
Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it.
Source: 40C3 congress infos
Details checked: 2026-10-31.
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