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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 29

The final episode of the WHYcast!
See you in 2029 🥳

We loved making this, enjoyed the ride and also are happy this is the last one 😅

watch: youtu.be/pMzdwcapHNQ
Listen: whycast.podcast.audi...

Youtube thumnail, with pictures of Nancy, Ad, Number3 and Chantal.
It says the date, Augsut 29, and the text FINALE.

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 16

We've received some reports about the Special WHY Mugs not reaching expected quality. We are working on the issue and will update you on this page
wiki.why2025.org/Tea...
If you bought 1 or more mugs, please add your experience, so the teams involved will have a clearer picture of what is happening.

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 15

We hoped for mission "Plausible Deniability" to be done today, but a few more hours are required tomorrow to make everything spotless.
Saturday 16th we'll start at 10:00 in the morning. If you're in the area, your help would be very much appreciated!

A view from the top of the PL building, where Heaven, ROC, Productiehuis, POC and NOC once stood proud

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 15

After seeing the Manitous moving to fresh grounds, the gators followed suit and managed to hitch a ride to new adventures and unknown territories, leaving Geestmerambacht behind in a cloud of dust. The next chapter in their journey and ours, in a world that will never be the same, after #WHY2025

4 gators on a truck driving through the fields

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 15

Having roamed the fields at #WHY2025, a herd of wild Manitous try to take a rest while shielding their precious offspring from the harsh reality of being forced to migrate the next feeding ground in only a matter of days. Their lowered forks ready to defend or attack at any moment

#teardown

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 15

WHY2025 was awesome, clean-up is in the final stages. Now LUNCHTIME!

Here we see, in the wild, one of the awesome tear-down Angels. They are foraging after another morning of hard work on the fields of WHY2025. This species of hackers tends to leave fields cleaner than when they first arrive #angel

A teardown Angel at the lunch buffet on the field where the last pieces of evidence of WHY2025 are being removed

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 15

Last day of teardown today! With the promise of food (and perhaps another exclusive afterparty?)

If you can spare your Friday to help clean up the last loose ends at Geestmerambacht, we can achieve "Plausible Deniability". It would be like we were never been there 😀
Many hands make light work! 💪

The text "teardown help needed" written in bright glowing green letters on top of a screenshot of the timeline, and in the background the inside of the empty infodesk/chaospost tent

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 14

The party is over, but the field is not yet empty

Got some spare time on Friday? Help out with the last bits of cleanup in Geestmerambacht to spread the load over as many volunteers as possible and there will be food! Continue the patat/friet-discussion on the field (yes, this might be a hint 😉)

Empty lawn chairs, pretty lighting on the field and lasers shooting overhead at WHY2025, no people to be seen

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 14

Today and tomorrow (Thursday/Friday) there is still a lot of tear-down in progress. If you are in the area, any help would be appreciated. All the tasks (both light and heavy) are handled from heaven.

Someone dropped off ice cream/popsicle for all volunteers ❤️

Car filled to the brim with boxes of ice cream

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 14

HELP US :) We have two more days of tear down to go, and a lot of the hard workers here have been here for 14 days.
Fences have to be taken down, volunteers have to get food and water in them, trash has to be removed from the field.

If you have some spare time today or tomorrow, please help us!

Two volunteers tagging drive plates, with a third one standing on one pretending to surf.

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 12

The main bar will host an Angel party today at 22:00 and the bars are open till noon tomorrow. Enjoy! #angelappreciationpost

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 12

Food court at WHY2025 is still open for refreshments and food.
- Today (Tuesday, day 5) at least till 20:00
- Tomorrow (Wednesday, day 6) breakfast at the foodcourt is possible till 10:00am
Check out wiki.why2025.org/Bar or the interactive map map.why2025.org/ for all the details

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 12

An awesome camp with gorgeous deco doesn't mean you are free to take it. After all these days of being excellent to eachother, it seems some people have forgotten about this rule #1

All the love for the hard working volunteers ❤️
Stay hydrated!

WHY2025 flag, sign with Gulf of Blahaj, a Blahaj with a bike and a tent in the background

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 12

After a good night of sleep, or a night of fun and tinkering with friends, it is the dawn of the last day of WHY2025. The programme is still full of awesome things!
Grab your last minute talks at why2025.org/Programme or check the first recordings available at media.ccc.de/c/WHY20...

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 11

Shuttle service from WHY2025 to Alkmaar train station has been extended, starting tomorrow morning at 8:00 already, to cater to early travelers.
🚕🚕🚕
Check all the details at wiki.why2025.org/Shu...

EV taxi van with 08:00 in big red numbers on the side

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 11

There will be a workshop on how to build a flame thrower. Please keep in mind that testing these is only permitted by trained professionals, in the designated area around D42D, nowhere else!

If you want to watch this spectacular event live, head over this evening (monday), but keep your distance!

A group of hacker depleting expired fire extinguishers on top of the party area stage at WHY2025

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 10

Hungry hackers at WHY2025 should really check out the awesome food that Team:FoodBar has arranged for. From bitterballen to meals from all over the world! Check out the foodcourt and see you at the bar

Don't forget to hydrate!

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 10

We have heard your demand for Lightning talks and were able to get you some more slots with the help of Villages. Sign up for the new slots here: wiki.why2025.org/Lig...

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 10

Orders placed before August 31st on merch.why2025.org/ will be distributed through a few of the Dutch hackerspaces or sent to your house. Thank you so much for bearing with us, and your interest in merch!
For more information: wiki.why2025.org/Merch

WHY2025 Merch Shipping Shop

Aug. 8th – 31st, 2025

merch.why2025.org

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 10

If you missed out on pre-orders: merch.why2025.org/
If your merch wasn't available to be picked up: you'll receive an email after the conference
If you want a different size: Meet 11 Aug 12-1pm @ merch tent and meet others that you might be able to swap with

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 10

Even if you haven't done a audio/camera/signal angel shift before, your help is extremely welcome - especially for the early (or late) shifts. Just show up at Productiehuis (across from Heaven) at 09:15 for more info!

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 9

Team:Content has worked hard for you and most of the Friday's talks have been rescheduled! 🎉
Additionally: * Hacker Jeopardy will have less rounds than originally planned. * Lightning talks will ONLY be happening on day5 at 10am. Sign up, limited slots!
Enjoy the event!
program.why2025.org/...

WHY2025 :: pretalx

Schedule, talks and talk submissions for WHY2025

program.why2025.org

WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 9

Schedule news!

Day one of WHY2025 was treated to a power outage, the schedule was cancelled for the evening. Today, Saturday, regular programming will resume in the morning. At 12:00 the opening will take place in Andromeda.

Afternoon schedule TBD. Refresh program.why2025.org/ for updates!

Screenshot of the (original) programme, tilted on a colorful background and the word programme at the top in bright neon letters

WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 8

Due to the power outage on Friday afternoon, we've had to reschedule the program to tomorrow morning. Don't panic! In the meantime, the villages, bars, and party area are all open for everyone to enjoy. Let's make the most of this unexpected free time! 🎉

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WHY2025 @why2025.bsky.social · Aug 8

WHY2025 is starting, it is a beautiful day!

Because of the power outage on the field at WHY2025, the program will be delayed until tomorrow. Please keep hydrated, have fun and we'll hack and improvise our way through this together!

#why2025 #adaptimproviseovercome

Official WHY2025 glass with water on the bar with WHY2025 coasters

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