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40C3 – Chaos Communication Congress

Organized by Chaos Computer Club

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Submission deadline
October 10, 2026
Event date
December 27, 2026
Format
In person
Location
Hamburg, Germany
Compensation
Unpaid
Travel
Partially covered

About this call

The Chaos Communication Congress brings people together in Hamburg to exchange ideas about technology, society, civil rights, science, art and culture. Its main-stage call seeks talks and other stage formats, including contributions on security, hardware, research, politics and community projects. Accepted speakers giving a full talk receive free admission, and limited travel support may be available.

Topics

Information technology and networksComputer security and hackingHardwareScience and researchEthics, society and politicsArt and cultureChaos community projectsEntertainmentMusic and technology

Audience

HackersSecurity enthusiastsPeople interested in technology, society and civil rights

Session formats

Talks, normally in 60-minute slotsLecture performancesEntertainment stage formatsMusic workshops and talksInteractive formats