updated sfd page and added a few events

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linktitle: Open Coworking Day 163

series: Open Coworking Day

title: "Open Coworking Day: Join and Cowork on Your Projects"

location: HSBXL

eventtype: coworking event

startdate: "2026-10-09"

starttime: "9:30"

endtime: "18:00"

image: open-coworking-day.webp

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## Open Coworking Day: Come and Cowork on Your Projects

Join us for a full day of collaborative work at HSBXL! This event is open to everyone who enjoys working in a community environment, whether you're advancing on business ventures, freelance projects, or creative endeavors. Bring your laptops, your enthusiasm, and your projects to collaborate, learn, and share in the main room of our spacious hackerspace.

During this **8-hour coworking event**, you'll have the opportunity to work on your projects, ask for feedback, offer help to others, and if you wish, share your achievements at the end of the day.

**Please Note**: While HSBXL has multiple rooms for various purposes, this coworking event is taking place in the main room. It's important to note that online meetings should be avoided during this event to prevent noise disturbance and to maintain a conducive work environment for everyone.

### What the day will look like:

1. Introduction and setting up: Find a comfortable spot in the main room, set up your workspace, and grab a Club Mate, soft drink, or a coffee to get your day started.

2. Work Session: Lock in on your projects, seek assistance, and collaborate with others.

3. Sharing Session: Optional, but encouraged! Share what you've worked on, your challenges, and your wins.

### How to get to HSBXL:

HSBXL is located in Brussels. For detailed instructions on how to get to the hackerspace, please visit [here](/enter/). If you encounter any issues while trying to get in, you can contact us at +32 28804004. Please note that the phone is inside the space. Alternatively, you can also reach out to us in our [Matrix chatroom](https://matrix.to/#/#hsbxl:matrix.org).

### Requirements

Please bring your laptop, and if you have, an extension cord. The space has WiFi, but having your own internet backup solution can also be useful.

Join us at this **8-hour coworking day** in the main room of HSBXL, and we hope you'll have made progress on your projects, learned something new, and most importantly, enjoyed the power of community collaboration. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or creative, we welcome you to this day of productivity, sharing, and collaboration.

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linktitle: Open Coworking Day 164

series: Open Coworking Day

title: "Open Coworking Day: Join and Cowork on Your Projects"

location: HSBXL

eventtype: coworking event

startdate: "2026-10-16"

starttime: "9:30"

endtime: "18:00"

image: open-coworking-day.webp

---

## Open Coworking Day: Come and Cowork on Your Projects

Join us for a full day of collaborative work at HSBXL! This event is open to everyone who enjoys working in a community environment, whether you're advancing on business ventures, freelance projects, or creative endeavors. Bring your laptops, your enthusiasm, and your projects to collaborate, learn, and share in the main room of our spacious hackerspace.

During this **8-hour coworking event**, you'll have the opportunity to work on your projects, ask for feedback, offer help to others, and if you wish, share your achievements at the end of the day.

**Please Note**: While HSBXL has multiple rooms for various purposes, this coworking event is taking place in the main room. It's important to note that online meetings should be avoided during this event to prevent noise disturbance and to maintain a conducive work environment for everyone.

### What the day will look like:

1. Introduction and setting up: Find a comfortable spot in the main room, set up your workspace, and grab a Club Mate, soft drink, or a coffee to get your day started.

2. Work Session: Lock in on your projects, seek assistance, and collaborate with others.

3. Sharing Session: Optional, but encouraged! Share what you've worked on, your challenges, and your wins.

### How to get to HSBXL:

HSBXL is located in Brussels. For detailed instructions on how to get to the hackerspace, please visit [here](/enter/). If you encounter any issues while trying to get in, you can contact us at +32 28804004. Please note that the phone is inside the space. Alternatively, you can also reach out to us in our [Matrix chatroom](https://matrix.to/#/#hsbxl:matrix.org).

### Requirements

Please bring your laptop, and if you have, an extension cord. The space has WiFi, but having your own internet backup solution can also be useful.

Join us at this **8-hour coworking day** in the main room of HSBXL, and we hope you'll have made progress on your projects, learned something new, and most importantly, enjoyed the power of community collaboration. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or creative, we welcome you to this day of productivity, sharing, and collaboration.

Every year, somewhere around the third Saturday of September, hackers, free software users and open source adepts celebrate Software Freedom Day. For this event, HSBXL organises a day of interesting talks on the merits, uses and principles of free and open source software, as well as adjacent topics such as privacy, open data and security. Join us for a great day of talks with a nice meal at the end and drinks and snacks throughout the day. The event is free as in freedom, so please pay your drinks, but we can flash a Linux ISO on your USB flashdrive if you'd like!

## call for participation

## Talks

Of course, a conference without speakers is just a bunch of people staring at each other, so we're looking for people who'd like to give a talk about free software.

This year's (loose) theme is **"Organizing with FOSS."** That could mean for example:

We have of course some interesting talks planned , cause without that we would just be some people staring at eatch other 

- How you use FOSS to organize an event or community

- Using free software to keep things organized in your personal life or work

- Keeping a pile of data organized with free tools

Talks will start at 13:00 

That being said, this theme is of course **just a suggestion**, if you have another topic you're passionate about, submissions on **any FOSS-related** subject are welcome.

the talks , in no paticular order, are as follows 

Talk slots: 25 or 45 minutes, scheduled throughout the afternoon

Submission deadline: August 20th, 2026. (via contact@hsbxl.be)

- **Organising awareness about digital sovereignty** - Jurgen (45 min)

- **OpenStreetMap: how to help map your surroundings** - Kai (25 min)

- **Own your router, ditch the Proximus Internet Box** - Alexander Mikhailian (45 min)

- **eID** - AltF4

- **Framasoft as a framework for FOSS alternatives** - Luna (45 min)

- **How to organise a power grid** -  Stephan

- **Show and tell** - you?

We'll also have a communal dinner after the talks. Speakers eat for free, so consider that extra motivation to submit.

Questions? Reach out any time via email at contact@hsbxl.be or on Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#hsbxl:matrix.org

Want to give a talk? Send your application to contact@hsbxl.be with the following details:

- Title

- Short summary

- Any prerequisites (for workshops)

- Preferred duration (25min or 45min)

- Availability during the day / any timeslot preferences

- Name and email for contact

- Are you okay with the talk being streamed and/or recorded?

Looking forward hearing from you!

## Food 

After the talks we will have a comunal meal, with of course vegetarian/vegan options. 

The contribution for the meal will be 15 euro/person 

please check back here for the registration, since it helps with the planning of the food. 

## Stream

We highly recomend comming in person , but if you can't make it, you will be able to follow the live stream (for the speakers who agree). The link to the stream will be here.

## Talk Schedule

Talks will start at 13:00.

Come back later - save the date for now.

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techtuenr: "856"

startdate: "2026-10-13"

starttime: "19:00"

endtime: "22:00"

price: ""

eventtype: Social get-together

series: TechTuesday

title: TechTuesday 856

linktitle: TechTue 856

location: HSBXL

image: techtuesday2.png

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## TechTuesday at HSBXL: Hacker's Night In

Welcome to TechTuesday at HSBXL. It's where tech enthusiasts hang out, projects get tinkered with, and the occasional debate over the best programming language ensues.

Whether you're an old hand at hacking or just dipping your toes:

- **Chats & Code**: Engage in hushed tech tales, showcase your latest digital masterpiece, or simply bask in the mesmerizing rhythm of coders at work.

- **Ambient Rhythms**: We curate a backdrop of everything from ambient rock to downtempo electronica. It sets the mood, enhancing the creativity without becoming a distraction.

- **Refreshment Protocol**: Club Mate to fuel your creativity, assorted beers for contemplation, and soft drinks for a refreshing pause. Choose your brew.

- **Machinery Magic**: Our space boasts more than just computers. Soldering irons hiss and 3D printers hum, telling tales of projects brought to life.

- **Knowledge Exchange**: Encountered a tech puzzle? Someone in the room might have just the insight you need. And if you’ve unraveled a digital mystery, consider sharing it.

**Note**: The beauty of HSBXL is its welcoming ethos. Member or not, if you're curious and respectful, you're one of us.

### Getting to HSBXL

HSBXL, the beacon for tech enthusiasts in Brussels, awaits. For your navigational needs, check [here](/enter/). Barrier issues? Broadcast at +32 28804004. For real-time digital dialogues, tap into our [Matrix chatroom](https://matrix.to/#/#hsbxl:matrix.org).

### Bring Along

Your tech gear, a project in progress, or just the vibes.

That's TechTuesday at HSBXL. A laid-back evening where tech happens, naturally. Pull up.