The Vintage Computing Festival Berlin (VCFB) is an event about historic computers and computing technology. In exhibitions, presentations and workshops, participants from all over Germany and beyond present many different aspects of Vintage Computing. In addition to retro computers, also historical operating systems, programming languages, network technology as well as pocket and mechanic calculators will be shown. Most of the exhibited devices are in working condition. Since 2014, the donation-financed VCFB has been organised annually by volunteers, backed by the non-profit association VCFB e.V.
Due to the lack of a suitable location, the VCFB 2025 will take place online in a video conference system. To visit the event only a webbrowser is required, no software needs to be installed.
Admission is free!
| Saturday, 29th November | 15:00 - 17:00 | Short presentations |
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| 17:00 - 18:00 | Open discussion |
In short presentations, historical computers and their applications will be introduced, collections will be shown, and vintage computing projects will be presented. The presentations will be published on media.ccc.de later on.
The presentations will be followed by an open discussion. This discussion will not be recorded.
If you want to participate in the VCFB as a presenter you will find all information needed on this page.
If you want to help with preparations or running the event as a volunteer, send an email to info@vcfb.de and subscribe to our volunteer mailing list.
The VCFB 2025 takes place on the internet.
Video conference: https://talk.vcfb.de/rooms/fcp-hg2-626-enj/join
We want the VCFB to be a place where everyone feels comfortable and where there is no discrimination or harassment. Therefore, the event is subject to our Code of Conduct (German). It also includes our rules on photography, filming and audio recording at the event.
Mail: info@vcfb.de
IRC: libera/#vc-de (Webchat)
Mastodon: @vcfberlin@chaos.social
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