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# 🎉 ByteNight 2024 is coming up! 🎉
# 🎉 ByteNight 2024 🎉
Hackerspace Brussels (HSBXL) is again organizing it's unofficial FOSDEM afterparty on February 3 2024. And this time it will be even bigger and better than last year.
On Saturday 3 February 2024, Hackerspace Brussels (HSBXL) organised its unofficial FOSDEM afterparty once again, planned to be even bigger and better than the year before.
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.
The invitation went to all people from the hackerspaces and FLOS communities (FOSDEM, OFFDEM, ...) for a night of socializing, dancing or simply a Club Mate or a beer.
# 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.
Entrance was free for visitors of FOSDEM, OFFDEM and people linked to the Hacking & FLOS communities at large. The doorperson could ask an arbitrary question to verify this, as a private event needs some way to keep out people who only look for a party to crash.
# Location
ByteNight will take place just like last year inside Hackerspace Brussels (HSBXL). The entrance to the event will be Rue de la Petite île 1, 1070 Anderlecht.
Just like the year before, ByteNight took place inside Hackerspace Brussels (HSBXL), with the entrance at Rue de la Petite île 1, 1070 Anderlecht.
This edition will be the last on our address in Anderlecht as the building will be demolished later this year, so come say farewell with us. (But please don't start the demolishing just yet) Exact instructions how to get to the space can be found [HERE](/enter/)
It was the last edition at the Anderlecht address, as the building was due for demolition later that year, so it was also a farewell to the space.
We are looking into claiming more space in the building compared to last year so maneuverability will be improved.
Also important to note is that the space is on the 3th floor and regrettably the elevator is permanently out of order. In the long term these accessibility issues will be solved by moving to our new location. But for this edition this is still something to consider.
The space was on the 3rd floor, with the elevator permanently out of order, and the move to a new location was the long-term answer to these accessibility issues.
# 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.
Camerapeople were asked to keep in mind that not everyone at the event was comfortable with having their picture taken or appearing on camera, to leave people out of pictures and videos or to 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.
Just like the year before, a hall was dedicated to dancing and music, with a roster of DJs both familiar and new to ByteNight, and a light show installation created by members of HSBXL.
The music will be brought by the following DJ's:
The line-up:
DJ CedrickHacksThePlanet
DJ Sheitan
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# Catering by Fermenthings
This year, we're excited to announce that our catering will be provided by [Fermenthings](https://web.archive.org/web/20240525223944/https://www.fermenthings.be/), experts in the art of fermentation. Fermenthings specializes in creating sustainable and innovative culinary experiences through the use of fermentation techniques. They offer a range of unique products including beers, wines, ciders, and specialty fermented foods. We're featuring [Pandora's Snack Box](https://web.archive.org/web/20240605223517/https://archive.is/sBwtz) a unique and delicious offering that captures the essence of Fermenthings' expertise.
The catering came from [Fermenthings](https://web.archive.org/web/20240525223944/https://www.fermenthings.be/), experts in the art of fermentation. Fermenthings specializes in sustainable and innovative culinary experiences through fermentation techniques, with a range of unique products including beers, wines, ciders and specialty fermented foods. The featured offering was [Pandora's Snack Box](https://web.archive.org/web/20240605223517/https://archive.is/sBwtz), which captures the essence of Fermenthings' expertise.
# 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 have some food options available (including vegan) for people who came hungry from the conference or get hungry while partying.
The bar offered a selection of Club Mate, soft drinks and Belgian beers (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), plus food options (including vegan) for people who came hungry from the conference or got hungry while partying.
# 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 2024 design for a free contribution. We will have a small stock of shirts available but bring your own t-shirt/hoodie to assure full body compatibility.
A screen printing installation ran during the event, so visitors could have their t-shirts printed with a ByteNight 2024 design for a free contribution. A small stock of shirts was available, and visitors were invited to bring their own t-shirt or hoodie.
# Health & Safety Notice
Following the latest guidelines from the Belgian government, there are no mask mandates or COVID-19 related restrictions for our event. We won't implement any additional rules.
Following the guidelines from the Belgian government at the time, the event had no mask mandates or COVID-19 related restrictions.
Nevertheless, with COVID-19 and other pathogens still among us, wearing a mask is recommended for everyone's safety. If you need a mask, please ask one of our volunteers; we have a small supply ready. To further ensure safety, we'll maintain good ventilation throughout the venue and make better use of the available space to minimize crowding.
If you're not feeling 100% healthy, please consider staying home. We look forward to more events in the future where we can celebrate together safely.
Wearing a mask was recommended for everyone's safety, and volunteers had a small supply ready. The venue was well ventilated, and the available space was spread out to minimize crowding.
# Organizing
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