Open Data Day 2025 in Karlsruhe - Shape the urban future with us!
It’s that time again! On HackDays Karlsruhe will take place on the weekend of March 14 and 15, 2025 – our local contribution to the international Open Data Day. An event that focuses on the importance of open data. Whether you are a programmer, designer, urban designer or just curious – here you can help shape, learn and get creative! 🚀
This year’s theme: Open Data to Tackle the Polycrisis
Our world is facing major challenges: Climate change, scarcity of resources, social inequality. But with open data, we can develop solutions to counter these crises. How can we do this? By jointly launching projects that address real problems – be it sustainable urban development, innovative visualizations or data-driven environmental protection measures.
What to expect at HackDays – Open Data for Urban Future
✔ A creative, interdisciplinary event – develop solutions with people from different areas.
✔ No prior knowledge required – all you need is curiosity and a desire to try out new things.
✔ Free choice of project – Bring your own ideas or join one of the inspiring teams.
✔ Networking & Community – Get to know like-minded people and make valuable contacts.
✔ Free pizza & snacks – Because brainwork makes you hungry! 🍕
📍 When? Friday, 17:00 to Saturday, 20:00
📍 Where? House of Living Labs, FZI | Research Center for Information Technology Karlsruhe
📍 Registration: Click here for the free tickets
💻 Bring your laptop! (Loan devices available – please register in advance.)
Inspiration: What projects could we implement in 2025?
Past years have shown what is possible with open data:
✅ Data Meets Spaces – How can we make better use of open spaces in Karlsruhe?
✅ MiniCity Karlsruhe – A playable city in Roblox based on open data.
✅ Climate Dashboard – Where is Karlsruhe on the road to climate neutrality?
What moves you? Do you want to water our trees more intelligently? Detect the coolest places in the city? Use open data to solve challenges? Maybe you already have a concrete idea and are looking for fellow campaigners? Or do you simply want to help find solutions?
At HackDays, you’ll find the right platform to turn your vision into reality. 💡
Let’s work together on the digital future – and have a lot of fun in the process! Join us as we use open data to improve our city and our lives.