24. Gulaschprogrammiernacht (GPN24)

In the organizer's words:

"Goulash programming night" almost sounds like a cooking marathon for sleepless computer science students. What started in 2002 in a basement room in Karlsruhe with a few technology enthusiasts has now grown into one of the Chaos Computer Club's biggest events. The topics are wide-ranging.

The core topics are hardware and software development and data security. However, data protection, network policy and many other fascinating topics are also covered: How do you cook the perfect goulash? Can you make beautiful jewelry out of hardware scrap? How does a sewing machine actually work? How do you fly spaceships?

The Goulash Programming Night is organized by Entropia e. V. of the local Chaos Computer Club in Karlsruhe. More than 1500 visitors are expected in the atriums of the Hochschule für Gestaltung (HfG ) and the lecture halls of the ZKM. It is important to note that despite the depth of content that some of the speakers delve into, the Goulash Programming Night is not just aimed at "digital natives" or nerds. Everyone is welcome and can learn something; the old motto "we like everything" applies. Four days of hacking, goulash, talks, chunk, workshops, lounge, mate and fun with your device await you.

True to the name, programming is of course the main thing at a GPN. Tables with power and network connections are set up in the "Hackcenter" in the atriums, where guests can pitch their tents. A large proportion arrive with a project to spend a few focused days and, if necessary, nights at the Goulash Programming Night. This does not mean that questions are forbidden. On the contrary: most hackers, when they are not lost in deepest programming meditation, are happy to provide information about their hobbyhorse. They also like to show off what they have just finished, and so the Goulash Programming Night is teeming with self-built light installations and equipment.

The second main component of a Goulash Programming Night - in addition to the activities in the Hackcenter - is the workshop and lecture program. From in-depth lectures on hardware and software development to instructive (and humorous) anecdotes from everyday programming madness and debates on net politics, everything is represented. Electronics skills can be honed at soldering and tinkering workshops, lightning talks offer an open stage for spontaneous short presentations, and the demo scene is always very popular.

This year's motto is "gpn24.de - Goulash at the Scale of Chaos".

Price information:

The registration phase for the GPN has already ended. However, you can sign up for a waiting list at join.gulas.ch. With every registration you also buy a voucher worth €10, which you can redeem at the event for food and drinks. If you have a registration that you will/can no longer attend, please cancel it to allow others to attend.