Side events

24H HACKING

NOI HACKATHON SFSCON Edition

NOISE | 13th-14th November 2026

2 days, 24 hours, different topics to work on, one jury and amazing prizes.
Inventors and creative people: developers, designers, data experts, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts. We welcome different ideas, backgrounds and competences.

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PLAYGROUND OF FREE INNOVATION

HACKING VILLAGE

Crane Hall | 13th–14th November 2026

The Hacking Village is the interactive playground of SFSCON. Explore exhibitions, demos and showcases that bring research, free software and robotics to life and meet the communities shaping tomorrow’s open future.

Community gatherings

CRANE HALL BOF MEETINGS

Crane Hall | 13th–14th November 2026

Birds of a Feather meetings are informal gatherings where communities meet to discuss, share knowledge and connect around topics of common interest. An open and simple format to spark conversations and collaboration.

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LEARN BY DOING

WORKSHOPS @ SFSCON 2026

Crane Hall | 13th–14th November 2026

From AI and mobile development to augmented reality, education and sustainability, SFSCON workshops offer hands-on learning, direct exchange with experts and a deep dive into the FOSS ecosystem. Practical sessions, creative collaboration and open knowledge sharing for everyone eager to learn by doing.

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DISCOVER NOI TECHPARK

NOI PUBLIC TOUR

NOI Techpark | 13th–14th November 2026

Curious about what goes on at NOI Techpark and what drives us? Discover South Tyrol’s innovation district: a dynamic campus where companies, research institutes and universities collaborate for sustainable progress, inspired by the Nature of Innovation.