Chaos Computer Club will host the 40th Chaos Communication Congress from 27 to 30 December 2026 in the Hamburg Exhibition halls, billed as Europe’s biggest hacker party, conference and platform for technology, society and civil liberties. The move to larger halls opens space for a bigger, more diverse programme; organisers have launched multiple calls for participation: talks and lecture content, art installations and non-stage exhibits, DJs and musicians for lounge and party stages, and contributors for the Punk‑Späti offering anarchic, anti‑fascist performances. The event is volunteer‑run and non‑commercial, supported by thousands of unpaid helpers and attended by over 16,000 active participants rather than passive spectators.
Organisers frame this edition under the motto “Model Citizens,” arguing that past models have failed and society is slipping toward authoritarianism, where solidarity and personal responsibility are being eroded. The Congress positions itself as a countermodel that treats difference as an asset, fosters mutual needs and community, and encourages combative creativity to build new social models rather than merely defending existing liberal norms. The call emphasizes hands‑on, creative contributions to shape an inclusive, inspiring programme that demonstrates how things could be different. Links provide fuller instructions for submitting proposals across the programme strands.
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