VolunteerCommunityBrusselsJoin Free FOSDEM Talks in BrusselsJoin Free FOSDEM Talks in Brussels FOSDEM offers a free weekend of open-source talks at ULB Solbosch each January. 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 Brussels - Ask a volunteer what follow-up dates they recommend for newcomers before you leave the site - Plan for FOSDEM 2027 on 30–31 January 2027 (fosdem.org/2027) - Pick devrooms on databases, mapping, privacy, and community tooling from the schedule when it publishes - Bring a laptop for hallway sessions and BOFs that appear on boards at the venue - Volunteer for setup or info desk shifts when the organiser opens calls for helpers How to join FOSDEM is free and does not require a ticket on the organiser site. Some side events or fringe dinners may charge separately. Read transport notes for ULB Solbosch and expect crowds on Saturday and Sunday. Share one thing you learned with a neighbour when you return home; teaching doubles your own recall and spreads open routines. When & where Université libre de Bruxelles, campus du Solbosch, Brussels, Belgium. Room maps and devroom assignments publish on fosdem.org closer to the event. Why it matters in Brussels A mega-conference with no entry fee keeps open-source literacy open to students, civil servants, and curious neighbours - not only paid corporate delegates. Bring a notebook; details you capture on site help your block organise a return visit or small solidarity fund drive. Good to know - Do I need to register? Main FOSDEM is free without registration; check the site each year for any capacity changes. - Is everything in English? Most talks are English; some devrooms mix languages - read schedules. - Can I speak? Call for participation opens on fosdem.org before January; follow deadlines if you want a slot.FOSDEMBrusselsfree software +2
CommunityBrusselsBrussels zero waste events action planMaking every public event in Brussels waste-free Zero Waste Belgium developed a comprehensive strategic action plan for zero waste events across Brussels: covering event logistics, supplier requirements, reuse system specifications, and transition guidance for organisers. The plan, built from extensive research and cross-city case studies, is designed for full implementation in 2025. What the plan covers - Reuse requirements for cups, plates, and food packaging at public events - Case studies from cities across Europe that have already mandated zero waste events - Legal framework summary so event organisers understand their obligations - Practical tools and templates for municipalities and venue managers How to engage - Event organisers in Brussels: contact Zero Waste Belgium for support implementing zero waste standards at your event - Municipalities: request a copy of the action plan to adapt it for your local authority - Residents: ask your borough council whether events in your neighbourhood already follow zero waste guidelines Why it matters Public events generate disproportionate single-use waste in short bursts. A city-wide action plan removes the ambiguity: every organiser knows what is expected, every supplier knows what to offer, and every resident can expect a consistent experience across Brussels' festivals, markets, and fairs.eventsreusepolicy +2
