Hackerspace Brussels (HSBXL) is again organizing it's unofficial FOSDEM afterparty on February 1 2025. This time arround we have moved(!) locations so make sure to check the "how-to-get-there" part.

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 on the new address of Hackerspace Brussels (HSBXL). The entrance to the event will be Rue Osseghem 53, 1080 Molenbeek, Brussels, Belgium.

Exact instructions how to get to the space can be found HERE

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:

Drinks & Light Snacks

A selection of Club Mate, soft drinks, and Belgian beers (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available at the bar. 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 2025 design for a free contribution. We will have a small stock of shirts available but bring your own t-shirt/hoodie/totebag to assure full body compatibility.

Smoking

Please note that all spaces within the building (the hackerspace & event hall) are no smoking areas. Smoking can be done outside the buildings.

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.