Make the most of your visit to Brussels

The Simpl Hackathon takes place on 9 December 2026, one day before the 3rd Annual Community Event on 10 December . If you are considering attending both events, we recommend taking both dates into account when planning your travel and accommodation.

At a glance

 Brussels, Belgium

 9 December 2026

 Open to all participants

What You'll Do

Explore. Install. Improve.

Take part in a hands-on community experience designed to strengthen Simpl-Open through practical installation testing and documentation validation.

Why participate?

Gain hands-on experience with Simpl-Open, connect with the community and learn by doing. Whether you're curious about the platform or already have experience using it, the Hackathon offers a welcoming space to explore, test and exchange ideas with others.

Event Format

A Cooperative Community Experience

This hackathon is designed as a collaborative event rather than a competition. Participants will work together in groups, share knowledge and support one another throughout the installation and validation process.

The focus is not on winning prizes, but on collectively improving Simpl-Open and strengthening the community around it.

Expected Outcomes

By participating in the hackathon, you'll help improve Simpl-Open while strengthening collaboration within the community. The collective efforts of participants will contribute valuable insights and practical improvements that can support future releases.

Together, we aim to achieve:

 Insights to improve installation documentation

 Valuable feedback and improvement proposals through GitLab

 Stronger collaboration across the Simpl-Open community

Who Should Attend?

Whether you'd like to install Simpl-Open for the first time, learn how it works, explore the documentation, or share feedback with the community, you're welcome to participate.

This event is particularly relevant for:

 Anyone curious about Simpl-Open and how it works

 Developers and solution architects

 Community members, contributors and partner organisations

Frequently Asked Questions
 

 Do I need prior experience with Simpl-Open?

No. Participants will receive information before the event and support will be available throughout the hackathon.
 

 Will I be writing code?

The primary focus is installation and documentation validation. Advanced participants may also contribute documentation updates, issue reports or proposed improvements. 
 

 Can I participate as part of an organisation?

Yes. Organisations and partner communities are encouraged to participate and collaborate as teams.
 

 Can I use AI tools during the hackathon?

Yes, provided their use aligns with Simpl programme and code.europa.eu guidelines.
 

 Is the event in person or online?

The event will take place in Brussels. Remote participation may be considered depending on participation requirements and organisational arrangements.
 

 How is this Hackathon connected to the 3rd Annual Community Event?

This Hackathon is a community activity leading up to the 3rd Annual Community Event on 10 December 2026 in Brussels. Feedback, experiences and recommendations gathered during the Hackathon may be highlighted during the 3rd Annual Community Event, helping to inform community discussions and shape future improvements to Simpl-Open.
 

 Do I need to register separately for the 3rd Annual Community Event?

Yes. Registrations for the Hackathon and the 3rd Annual Community Event are managed separately. If you would like to participate in both activities, please make sure to register for each event individually.