FAQ

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WHY2025 is approaching quickly, and you might have questions about the event, planning, or facilities.

We’ve gathered common questions from past camps and this year’s preparations in this FAQ.

While we’re still finalizing many details, please note that the information here may change or require confirmation.

Have a question that’s not covered on this page?

Feel free to mail the Infodesk

Useful links

General

What does WHY stand for?

WHY stands for What Hackers Yearn for.

In the long standing tradition starting with the Galactic Hacker Party (GHP), every four (or during a pandemic five) years the Dutch hackerscene organizes a new camp with a new name.

Want know more, then explore the History of Dutch Hacker Camps about previous events like GHP, HEU, HIP, HAL, WTH, HAR, OHM, SHA or MCH.

What are the dates of WHY2025?

The first WHY2025 talk starts on Friday 8th of August at 17:00 and the event ends Tuesday 12th of August with the closing talk at 16:00.

Is there a schedule for the build-up ?

Yes, see Camping. Build-up planning follows soon.

When can I enter the terrain?

Visitors are welcome from Thursday 7th of August at noon (12:00).

If you booked a village, you can start Wednesday 5th of August with the build up of your village.

-> At the time of writing (February 2025) this it is not final yet, therefore do keep checking the official schedule when closer to the event in August 2025.

If you want to help during build up, you are very welcome to do so.

We can really use some strong extra hands.

Please contact us before planning your extended stay.

Shifts will be added to the Angel system closer to the event, so make sure to check in the weeks before the event starts and make sure to register and to sign-up in the angelsystem.

Where's my ticket?

If you have ordered a ticket and received confirmation, the ticket will be in your email inbox.

See Tickets for more information.

What about accessibility?

First and foremost we will make sure toilet and shower facilities will be accessible.

Beyond that, if you have a specific disability please contact us so we can discuss what is needed to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Team:Accessibility is working on making the most accessible event ever in Dutch Hacker History.

Do note that we are limited by the fact that we are an outdoor camping event, so for example we cannot give hard guarantees about the availability of reliable power on the field for medical devices. Nonetheless, we always try to do our best.

Children during build up

Please note that during build up kids <12 are not allowed on the terrain.

Older kids (12+) can help but have to be under adult supervision and wear a hi-vis vest AT ALL TIMES when outside their own tent. Even during non-working hours.

If kids (12+) don't help with build up, they have to be in the designated safe area.

Is there merchandise? A free volunteer shirt?

There is, goto https://tickets.why2025.org and order your merch right now.

If you do not order it in advance, it is probably sold out.

You can try your luck at the last day, to see what is left.

The Angel shirts are for those who've helped 3 days with build-up, or did 20 hours of shifts registered in the Angel system, or are part of the Orga.

Can I help?

We love to have some help. You can help in several ways, both before and during WHY2025.

Leading up to the event, you can help with the Orga.

This will give you unique possibilities to learn stuff and expand your skill set, while you have fun with other people and be involved with the event.

See team pages for available positions.

If you want to help out during the event, that will be great too.

You can register now in the Angel system -> It's not up yet (February 2025).

It's still a bit empty now, but there will be many, many shifts and jobs to choose from.

More information will become available closer to the event.

Can my child help?

Yes. We encourage the next generation to be part of the camp as much as anyone else.

We are working on putting special children's tasks in the Angel System, for kids to have an age-appropriate way to help out during the camp.

All kids age 6 and up can sign up.

I lost something!

We will have a Lost & Found at the Infodesk.

If you lose something:

  • Check the immediate area to see if you or someone else misplaced your item as it happens.
  • Ask your friends if they know where your item is. They might have put it somewhere safe for you.
  • You can go to the Infodesk tent to see if someone brought your item in. If the item is labeled properly, we might even contact you.
  • If not: report the item as missing so we can keep an eye out for it. and contact you if it is found.
  • If you think the item might be stolen, we can help you with the next steps.
  • We will publish a list of items that are in lost and found after the event.

How can I pay?

Generally speaking, you can pay with your debit/credit card everywhere on site, as WHY is a "cashless festival". This includes the bars, foodcourt, merchandise and supermarket.

Should you not wish to pay by card, you can exchange cash into a prepaid payment voucher at the Infodesk.

For more details about the system see WHY2025 Payment System

Camping, buildup & teardown and villages

I want to help during build up

Great. Please contact us before planning your extended stay.

You can register as an Angel in the volunteer system.

I want to help with tear-down

Great. Indicate in the volunteer system when you should be able to help.

If you don't want to help, that's fine too. But you will have to leave the campsite before 27 July, 12:00.

Villages and their build up - what is the schedule?

Villages take some more time to build up. Therefore, organizers of pre-registered villages can enter the camp terrain from 6th of August at noon (12:00).

Please check the Villages-FAQ for details.

Is all the camping equipment provided and everything set up?

No, there is no camping equipment provided.

You need to bring your own tent and pitch it.

There is plenty of experience hackers that can be helpful setting it up.

Or ...

I do not own a tent or cannot bring it in the plane, now what?

February 2025: We are still in discussions on how to solve this.

Currently there are two options:

  • KarTents (like before at SHA2017 and MCH2022, these cardboard tents would be sold thru the ticketshop and recyclable)
  • (MOST LIKELY OPTION) Rent-A-Tent (first time ever, we would have rent-a-tent option available for WHY2025)

Keep checking the news feed. We hope to have news soon!

Can I bring my campervan or (folding) trailer onto the field?

You can only bring a camper or caravan if you have booked a special campervan/trailer ticket. Check Campervan for more information on bringing your home-on-wheels.

Campers/caravans can only be located in one of the designated camper-van locations and will not be able to drive on/off field during the event. Folding trailers are considered regular tents and can be on any field available to normal tents. Cars are not allowed on the grass, so the trailer must pushed on the the fields by hand from the nearest hard road and you should bring wooden plate to put under the wheels. Please check the Villages-FAQ for details.

Where can I set up my tent if I'm not part of a village?

Village areas are soft guidelines, not hard land claims, so feel free to find any empty spot and prepare to be a bit flexible. Part of Torvalds field is explicitly allocated as 'free-for-all' for individual campers.

I need a shuttle to the station of <location of station>?

The Shuttle_service is scheduled:

  • <to be determined by team:shuttle>

It departs from across the First Aid tent. <<verification needed>>

I need an ride to the station of <location of station>on another time?

  • Take a regular bus. There is a bus stop not far from the site https://9292.nl/<details will follow> .

It leaves every hour from 6:39 up till 18:39. The ride takes around 20 minutes. Note: You cannot pay cash in the bus anymore.

  • Call a taxi.
  • Take a walk to the station.

Until when do I have power?

We will start shutdown power after the closing talk on Tuesday the 12th of August. We start with the most empty fields and work our way up from there. The last fields will lose power at some point Wednesday the 13th of August.

Regulations

What about noise, music and such?

Mind (y)our neighbors. We like to keep it quiet from 01:00 till 7:00. Around those times loud noise/music is not allowed. If you want to make noise, start earlier.

To make sure our youngest guests get enough sleep, the camping around the FamilyZone has to be quiet from 21:00.

What is the photo/video policy for WHY2025?

The decent thing to do is ask before you take a picture or video. Not everyone wants to have their photo taken, and some might especially dislike finding themselves on the internet. Crowd shots are fine, as are pictures where people are unrecognizable. Also no live streaming as you walk around the event. Some areas and villages will be picture-free zones, make sure to follow the local guidelines.

Note: Be aware that the awesome projects the villages are hosting, may contain cameras or webcams.

How is waste-disposal arranged?

Regular event waste (trash bags) can be disposed of in one of the many bins around the fields.

For larger items (not household trash): Please take home everything you bring to WHY2025.

Bear in mind that everything you leave behind will cost us valuable volunteer time and possibly a lot of money that we would rather be spending on more fun stuff.

If you really want to get rid of bulk waste (grof vuil), like for instance a sofa, it might be possible to rent a bulk container for you. This will be very expensive, and needs to be paid up front. Check with the Infodesk to see what we can arrange.

Don't leave bulk waste on the terrain.

Are open fires allowed (bonfire, barbecue, ...)?

No, unfortunately not because of safety reasons. Open fire is anything that is not gas powered, allowed are (butane, propane) powered stoves and barbecue grills. Please make sure u have a fire-extinguisher in the area.

We will place BBQs on the terrain for public use.

Can I sell foods or drinks?

Food-safety regulations (HAACP) don't allow that.

If it's non-commercially (so donations only) this does not apply.

Are drugs allowed?

Just like our previous events, drugs are not allowed (any kind, any amount).

Can I put something on the dyke?

No.

Is it allowed to swim in the water on the terrain?

<unknown we need to check>

Is it allowed to fly drones over the terrain?

<check rules for WHY2025>

See our drones page for the rules during the event.

Can I bring my dog, kitten or pet lizard?

As much as we love animals big and small, we can't have them on the field.

Certified service animals are, of course, allowed.

Miscellaneous

How can I contact Infodesk (online and on the camp)?

Before the camp you can mail us at info@why2025.org. During the event we will have a physical desk in the Info tent and a phone number: INFO (4636).

Where is the lost and found?

During WHY2025, Infodesk will be the place to leave all the valuables you have found.

If you have lost something, you check the infodesk to see if your belongings are found. There will be a Lost_and_found page to register your lost and found items.

Where is everything? Where's the map?

There's an online map, and you can find the map in the booklet as well.

Remember the fields are arrange alphabetically, from North to South.

Are there streams of the talks?

Yes, streams will be provided by media.ccc.de

Where can I find information about Sponsors and Sponsoring?

There's a great Team:Sponsors page, including Wiki, brochure and more.

Post WHY2025

When is the next Dutch Hackercamp?

We hope that in four years time, there will be another event, with a new theme, a new abbreviation, a renewed orga and old people doing new things.

Can I buy a badge or shirt after WHY?

  • If there are any leftover shirts and hoodies, we will sell them in the WHYticketshop. But don't get your hopes up.
  • The badges are probably all gone by then. But since the badges are open source, you can always try to make them yourself, or have someone make them for you. You can find more info on the badge here

Where can I drop my feedback?

After the event there will be a feedback page, where you can leave your feedback. Tell us about things we can learn from and things that make us feel warm about the effort we put in.

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