Hack the Promise 2025 Conference Review
The HackThePromise Festival took place again from October 3–5, 2025 in the city of Basel, Switzerland. The theme this year was “Hacking Systems, Hacking Futures.” As usual, numerous Pirates were in attendance, including PPI´s alternate board member Schoresch Davoodi who spoke at the event and took pictures for us.
The festival interprets “hacking” as not only about computers. It means breaking open systems, rethinking rules, and finding new ways to live and work together. HackThePromise mixes talks, art, films, workshops, technology, and social discussions.
Over three days, participants questioned ask how technology can serve freedom and community instead of control.
HackThePromise continues to grow as a meeting point for creative blending of technology and society. It is not only about tools but also about values. We look forward to participating in the future.
A recent article in German from the Flaschenpost reviews the event in more detail:
https://die-flaschenpost.de/2025/10/11/hack-the-promise-2025-ideen-fuer-eine-bessere-zukunft/
