Open Source Village 2027

Open Source Kids Village

Date
Sunday 31 January 2027
Time
11:00 – 17:30
Ages
6+
Place
Commons Hub Brussels

Kids and parents play games and hear stories about the digital world and the alternatives to big tech, like open source, without using PCs or phones.

Pick one activity or stay for all five. Each one was designed with experts and is hosted by the Commons Hub Brussels as part of the Open Source Village.

Registration opens soon. The programme may still change.

Sunday 31 January 2027

Programme

Recommended for ages 6+. Join one activity or all of them.

  1. 11:00 – 12:30

    Ada & Zangemann: reading and board game

    A reading of Ada & Zangemann, then the board game based on the book. About sharing, collaboration, digital independence and recycling.

    EN / FR / NL
  2. 13:00 – 14:00

    Quitte ou Double

    Kids challenge their parents with questions about their digital habits: Snapchat streaks, how many WhatsApp messages a day, and more.

    FR / EN / NLAges 9+
  3. 14:00 – 15:00

    Is this a computer? Really?

    A kids VR workshop by Fabien Benetou: learn programming through play in Biggu's Gate, with the Compatibility board game and questions inspired by the workshop.

    FR / EN
  4. 15:00 – 16:00

    We ❤️ gaming: why?

    Kids' gaming habits and the alternatives, with Steam on Linux.

    FR / EN
  5. 16:00 – 17:30

    Flow & the Blender story

    Making and sharing videos, and who really owns them. Free and open source 3D creation with Blender, the tool behind the film Flow, and kids' questions about videos and sharing.

    FR / EN / NL
Organised by

Ada's Fan Club

A Brussels club of kids, parents and supporters who include kids as co-organisers, encourage peer-to-peer learning, and help kids understand and control their own use of technology.

Commons Hub Brussels, Rue de la Madeleine 51, 1000 Brussels