🎉ByteNight 2024 was a success, see you next year🎉
Hackerspace Brussels (HSBXL) is
again organizing it's unofficial
FOSDEM afterparty on February
3 2024. And this time it will be even bigger and better than last
year.
We invite all people from the hackerspaces and FLOS communities (FOSDEM, OFFDEM, ...) to come join us
for a night of socializing, dancing or just having a club mate or
beer. Here you will find all information related to the event. This
page might get updated as certain details get confirmed or changed.
Entrance
Entrance to the event is free of charge for visitors of FOSDEM, OFFDEM and people linked to the Hacking & FLOS Communities at large. The doorperson may ask some arbitrary question to verify this. We don't like to gatekeep, but as this is a private event we need some way of firewalling out people who are not familiar with the community and are just looking for a party to crash.
Location
ByteNight will take place just like last year inside
Hackerspace Brussels (HSBXL). The
entrance to the event will be
Rue de la Petite île 1, 1070 Anderlecht.
This edition will be the last on our address in Anderlecht as the
building will be demolished later this year, so come say farewell
with us. (But please don't start the demolishing just yet) Exact
instructions how to get to the space can be found
HERE
We are looking into claiming more space in the building compared to
last year so maneuverability will be improved.
Also important to note is that the space is on the 3th floor and
regrettably the elevator is permanently out of order. In the long
term these accessibility issues will be solved by moving to our new
location. But for this edition this is still something to consider.
Photography/Filming
Camerapeople: please note that not everyone at the event will be comfortable with having their picture taken or appear on camera. If you really want to take a picture or a video, try not to include anyone on it or at the very least ask for and respect their consent. And as always, be excellent to each other.
Music & Light Show Installation
Just like last year we have dedicated a hall to dancing and music and we invited a roster of DJ's both familiar and new to ByteNight. This will be accompanied by a light show installation created by members of HSBXL.
The music will be brought by the following DJ's:
Catering by Fermenthings
This year, we're excited to announce that our catering will be provided by Fermenthings, experts in the art of fermentation. Fermenthings specializes in creating sustainable and innovative culinary experiences through the use of fermentation techniques. They offer a range of unique products including beers, wines, ciders, and specialty fermented foods. We're featuring Pandora's Snack Box a unique and delicious offering that captures the essence of Fermenthings' expertise.
Drinks & Light Snacks
A selection of Club Mate, soft drinks, and Belgian beers (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available at the bar. Besides catering, we will also serve a few light snacks for those who might get peckish.
Event Merch
There will be people operating a screen printing installation during the event so visitors have a chance to have their t-shirts printed with a ByteNight 2024 design for a free contribution. We will have a small stock of shirts available but bring your own t-shirt/hoodie to assure full body compatibility.
Health & Safety Notice
In line with the latest Belgian government guidelines, there are no mask mandates or COVID-19 prevention restrictions at our event. We will not enforce additional rules, acknowledging the ongoing presence of COVID-19 and other pathogens.
We recommend wearing a mask for personal and community protection. Should you need a mask, please do not hesitate to ask one of our volunteers. A limited supply will be available. We're also keeping the venue ventilated and utilizing more space within the building to reduce crowding.
If you are feeling unwell, we kindly ask you to stay home. There will be more opportunities to gather in the future.