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CODE 2026

Thank you for your interest in applying to CODE 2026! CODE 2026 is an international programme organised by IMPAKT [Centre for Media Culture] in Utrecht (The Netherlands), in collaboration with Werktank (Leuven, Belgium) and Privacy Salon / CPDP (Brussels, Belgium). We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on projects that raise awareness and catalyse change around contemporary digital issues. This form asks about your background, practice and motivation to join CODE 2026. Selection is driven primarily by motivation, so lack of experience is not a disqualifier — curiosity and commitment matter most. If you have questions about the application or the programme, contact us at code@impakt.nl.

What is your name?

What is your email address?

In which country do you live?

In which city?

What is your profession or area of study?

Short bio

Please list keywords for topics you’re interested in within CODE

You can select more than one keywords

Please list keywords for topics you’re interested in within CODE

Now share themes that interest you and that were not included in the previous questions.

Please stick to key words, we are not asking for an essay ;)

Key skills you can contribute

Selection is not based on technical skills or “talent”: if you’re curious and motivated, you’re welcome to apply! We ask about your skills to help us build balanced, interdisciplinary teams, match mentors and support, and plan what resources or tools projects might need.

You can select more than one skills.

Key skills you can contribute

Now please write down some of your skills that were not included above and that you think could be useful in this program

For each of the following questions, indicate your level of engagement in these areas. This will enable us to select a diverse group of participants

Arts

Arts

Politics

Politics

Research

Research

Corporate

Corporate

Do you have an online presence we can consult?

Please share links to your website, portfolio, social profiles, GitHub, publications or any online work. This helps us get a sense of your practice and possible contributions. Sharing links is welcome but not required!

What is your motivation for applying to this open call?

Are you available to participate in all listed programme dates? Full attendance is required

All sessions, with the exception of online meetings and the hackathon, will generally take place between 13:00 and 18:00. The time is indicative and may be subject to slight changes.
- 1st session: 25 April - 2nd session: 2 May - Remote activity with individual groups and mentors: either 9 or 16 May - 3rd session: 23 May - 4th session: 6 June - Remote activity with individual groups and mentors: either 13 or 20 June - 5th session: 27 June - Hackathon: 10–12 July

Are you willing to camp during the final 3‑day Hackathon (bring your own tent or van/camper/caravan) or pay for a hotel if you prefer not to camp?

How did you hear about CODE?

How did you hear about CODE?

Anything else we should know?

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