Winter Camp 2026

November 20 - 22, 2026

This year,  together with Karo and Sebastian we invite you to the MakerSpace at TH Brandenburg. Along with the annual general meeting, there will once again be plenty of time this year to chat, network, and enjoy meals, celebrations, and exploration together!

Where?

TH Brandenburg
Magdeburger Straße 50
14770 Brandenburg an der Havel

For Whom? 

Everyone who loves, uses, runs, participates in, or supports open workshops is invited to WinterCamp. And since our annual general meeting will take place on Saturday afternoon, we’d like to extend a particularly warm invitation to our members. 

The Program

Friday, Nov. 20

• Starting at 3:00 p.m.: Arrival & Meet and Greet
• 4:00 p.m.: Official Welcome
• 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.: Workshops & Sessions
• 6:00 p.m.: Dinner
• 7:00 p.m.: Open Stage 

Saturday, Nov. 21

• 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Check-in
• 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. In-depth discussions on VOW topics in preparation for the Annual General Meeting (also of interest to non-members. Note that it will be held in German)
• 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch break
• 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting of the Verbund Offener Werkstätten e.V. 
• 6:30 p.m. Dinner
• 7:30 p.m. Evening program (whether it’s hitting the dance floor or karaoke, we’ll come up with something!)

Sunday, Nov. 22

• 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
• 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Workshops & Sessions
• 12:30 p.m. Lunch & Closing Remarks
• 1:30 p.m. Clean-up Party
• 2:00 p.m. End of the event

Registration here

The Annual General Meeting

As part of WinterCamp, the Annual General Meeting of the Verbund Offener Werkstätten e.V. will take place. You can participate and vote online. 

Time: November 21, 2026, 3:00–6:00 p.m. 

You’ll find the link to the online meeting room here on this page on the day of the AGM. To help us organize the event more efficiently, please register if you’re a voting member and would like to attend the AGM online. 

Registration online-AMG

Please log in 30 minutes before the start (2:30 p.m.). Please note that each regular member (each workshop) has ONE vote. So please agree within your workshops on which person is authorized to vote.    

We will use teambits as a legally compliant coordination tool. 

Accommodations

We’re going to set up a dormitory in the gym! Just bring a sleeping pad and a sleeping bag. There are restroom facilities there. If you need more privacy, we recommend the SORAT Hotel. We’ve reserved some rooms for you at fair prices. Double room: €87.00, single room: €77.00. Keyword: “WinterCamp”

Costs & Fees

Participation and meals are free for all participants. You can purchase cold drinks. If needed, we can cover (part of) your travel and lodging expenses. In this case, please contact Anjusch.

Information on Accessibility Barriers

The entrance to the Open Workshop is at ground level. The same applies to the gym, the changing room, and the restrooms. However, there is no electronic door opener. 
Department of Technology:
Door opener at the building entrance; an elevator is available, but inside the building, doors must be opened manually (including restroom doors).
Cafeteria: Door opener at the entrance, but not at the restrooms; otherwise, the restrooms are wheelchair-accessible. 

The event will be held in spoken German. Ad hoc interpreters are usually available for English and French. Please contact us if you have any questions or need sign language interpreters.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a children's program or childcare this time.

Orga-Team