VolunteerCommunityHamburgJoin the 40C3 Congress in HamburgJoin the 40C3 Congress in Hamburg 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.40C3CCCHamburg +2
