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HOPE_16 is Happening in 2025!

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Hackers On Planet Earth (HOPE) is an annual event that happens each summer in New York City.

HOPE_16 is a THREE DAY EVENT, spanning from Friday, August 15th through Sunday, August 17th, 2025.
The event is live and in-person, at St. John's University, in Queens, New York City.

HOPE_16 will include scheduled talks, panels, workshops, keynotes, geeky vendors, food, art, concerts, performances, and much more!

As with all HOPE conferences, you can watch all of the talks for free online, live-streamed. They will also all be recorded and available online after the conference!

Tickets for HOPE_16

We still have tickets available for HOPE_16.
You can purchase in-person tickets here.
You also can purchase in-person at the HOPE_16 Registration Desk in the Marillac Building on the St. John's University Campus. Tickets are available at the door starting on the first day of HOPE_16 on August 15th.

Virtual Attendance

You can attend HOPE_16 virtually!
You can buy your Virtual Attendee ticket here.
All in-person attendees also get access to the full virtual program. This includes the online chat, and the ability to watch livestreams of all talks.

HOPE Scholarship Program

Even though the tickets for HOPE are as low as possible, some people -- including many students -- say they can't afford the price. Other people have offered to donate a ticket for those who can't afford to buy one.
Announcing the HOPE Scholarship -- a way that students and others who can't afford HOPE admission can attend for FREE thanks to the generosity of HOPE supporters. Here's how it works:
If you want to donate an admission to HOPE, just go to
our Scholarship page
and fill out the form. If you want to apply for a scholarship, just email
       scholarship AT hope DOT net
Students should send an email message from their school email address (if possible). Mention your current academic status (school, year, and program) and write 50-200 words about why you are interested in attending HOPE_16. Non-students should send an email message briefly describing your situation and what benefits you anticipate from attending HOPE.

How to Join Matrix

Click here to join the online Matrix chat.

Livestream Information

During the event, the 3 main talk tracks will be live-streamed

Click here to join the online Matrix chat. You will need the token from your ticket. Tickets are sent a few days before HOPE begins. If you have a Matrix login from a previous HOPE event, it should still work for Matrix.

Ticket Exchange

If you have a ticket to give away or trade, or if you want a ticket for HOPE_16, then you can try using our
        Ticket Exchange wiki page.

HOPE_16 Schedule App

We again have a HOPE_16 Program app, which is a privacy-friendly conference schedule app with strong offline capabilities. It runs on all Android devices.

You can download the HOPE_16 Program app from:

• Google Play

and

• Fdroid

Big thanks to Tobias Preuss who created and developed the HOPE_16 Program app!

HOPE wiki accounts

If you are a ticket holder (either in-person or virtual) or a presenter and would like to create a wiki page for HOPE_16, please contact us, and we will create an account for you. Please email us:
        workshops AT hope DOT net

Workshops

A lot of diverse workshops are scheduled throughout HOPE_16!
Each workshop has its own wiki page that includes a description, materials cost (if any), day/time/location, and other useful information.

Most workshops will happen in Tobin rooms 219, 221, and 223,
but there will also be many workshops at Villages (in Marillac Terrace ).

Here is a list of
        all Workshops at HOPE_16.

The Workshop schedule will also soon be posted on the HOPE website on the:
        HOPE_16 Schedule page.

Please note that any materials needed to participate in hands-on portions of certain workshops will be available at cost. In all cases, observers are welcome for free. For specific details, visit the wiki page for the workshop.

NOTE: There will be NO workshop pre-registration. All workshops are first-come, first-served.
Some workshops may be given twice.

Villages

HOPE_16 will have lots of cool Villages, where cool things may be happening at any time! Some have scheduled workshops, films, and performances as well. Each Village has its own wiki page. There is an index of Villages on this wiki.

There will also be a large area with plenty of tables and chairs and AC power where anyone at HOPE can create a Village. At past HOPE conferences, there have been Villages for Lock Picking, Hardware Hacking, lots of hackerspace villages, tea making, anarchists, and many others.

All Villages are in Marillac Terrace.

Here is a list of
        all Villages at HOPE_16.

The Villages will also soon be posted on the HOPE website on the:
        HOPE_16 Schedule page.

Please note that any materials needed to participate in hands-on portions of certain workshops will be available at cost. In all cases, observers are welcome for free. For specific details, visit the wiki page for the workshop.

Vendors

HOPE_16 will have lots of wonderful, supportive vendors who are part of our hacker/geek/HOPE community. Some will have scheduled activities throughout HOPE_16. Please check them out.

All Vendors are in Marillac Terrace.

Performances

Every night after the talks, there will be music and other performances at HOPE_16.

The performances will soon all be posted on the HOPE website on the:
        HOPE_16 Schedule page.

Art

HOPE_16 will have art installations, as well as many random happenings all around the event. So, please explore, and see what you find. Feel free to create your own!

Talks

HOPE_16 will have a lot of scheduled talks!

The Talks schedule is posted on the HOPE website at:
        HOPE_16 Schedule page.

Unscheduled 4th Track Talks

We have an unscheduled 4th Track available in Tobin 217.

Sign up to give a talk at the information desk!
Find the schedule and more info at: 4th Track Talks for HOPE_16

Meetups and Other Activities

Please feel free to organize meetups or other activities for any topic!
There is space at HOPE_16 in Marillac Terrace and Tobin.

Food at HOPE_16

There will be food available from morning till 5pm at the Cafeteria in Marillac Terrace.
There will be at least two Food Trucks from 5pm till late, outdoors between Marillac and Tobin.
Please ask at the Info Desk in Marillac Terrace about lots of really good at restaurants near St. John's University campus.

HOPE_16 Registration

When you first arrive at HOPE, please go to the Registration Desk, which is in Marillac Terrace.
There are some signs to help you get there.

Parking for HOPE_16

Note that the general parking lot is for daytime only. All overnight parking needs to be in the parking structure near Gate 6. The exception is that people with current handicap/accessibility tags can park in a labeled accessible spot in the general parking lot overnight. Access to campus after 11 pm is via Gate 6 only.
Get your parking pass at the InfoDesk in Marillac Terrace!

Travel to HOPE_16

For travel info to St. John's University, please visit our HOPE_16 Travel page.

Map of HOPE_16 activities at St. John's University

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Talks

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