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The camp is organized for and by volunteers from and around all facets of the international hacker community. Knowledge sharing, technological advancement, experimentation, connecting with your hacker peers, and of course hacking are some of the core values of this event. During the camp there are hundreds of talks and activities to participate in.

How to participate

Angel Guide – become an Angel! Sign up HERE Self-organized Sessions – host your own talk, workshop, hack session, meeting Capture the Flag - solve all the challenges Secret Token Game - join the scavenger hunt for secret tokens Villages – create your home with like-minded people Projects – do your project at the camp Badge - all things badge related Design – create WHY2025 designs for your village/project GitLab – edit ALL the things Newcomers Guide – New to the event? Don't know where to start? Begin here!

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General

In the News - WHY2025 in the news, blogs or other items. Map - The entire field, on your screen. Magic. Program - schedule of the conference program Facilities – list of facilities at the camp Tickets – everything about tickets FAQ – many questions answered Code of Conduct - rulez on awesomeness

Camping

Location – how to get there Camping – general camping info Shuttle service – from the train to the camp What to bring – this might help you packing

Staying informed

Visit the website Join the Signal group Heavenly updates => https://signal.group/#CjQKIEcPQ16Ju8PHf_szpTt2Tv6A1NxKNwB_s23h1dyAhTkbEhCT4Fk99Aee-aLZB_zM5Jnd Join the mailing list The main IRC-Channel is #why2025 on oftc. Follow us on Social Media: - - More: Staying informed

Visitor initiatives

Carpooling - share your car with others Ticket Exchange - not coming anymore, sell your tickets here Pics or It Didn't Happen - sharing is caring, go here to share pics and video Dating - Post here if you're looking to meet people (romantic or non-romantic), or searching for/offering anything (hardware, activities, jobs, knowledge, headpats etc.)

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About WHY2025

Go to maps.why2025.org for a online version, or for technical maps

The camp is built by and for volunteers from across all corners of the international hacker community. Every edition brings together over 3,750 hackers from around the world. At its core, the event thrives on knowledge sharing, technological exploration, hands-on experimentation, and forging connections with fellow hackers. And, of course, hacking in all its glorious forms. Throughout the camp, you'll find hundreds of talks, workshops, and activities—each an opportunity to learn, build, break, and rethink the boundaries of technology.

WHY2025 is an international non-profit outdoor hacker camp/conference taking place in the Netherlands in the summer of 2025, August 8-12.

It is the successor of a string of similar events happening every four years: GHP, HEU, HIP, HAL, WTH, HAR, OHM, SHA and MCH.

Similar events are EMF in the UK and CCC Camp in Germany.