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How much does it cost?
Nothing – the YU Festival is free of charge. Some events do require registration, though. You will find this information in the individual event descriptions.
Where and when does the festival take place?
The YU Festival takes place from 22 to 25 October 2026 in various venues at the Dortmunder U.
For events that require registration, you will receive the exact location after registering.
During the festival, the reception desk at the Dortmunder U will also be happy to help you find the right room.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at any time at info@yufestival.de!
Do I need to register for workshops?
Yes, registration is required for the conference and the workshops. The YU Festival itself is free – each event shows whether you need to register in advance.
How accessible are the venues?
Most event and workshop rooms are wheelchair accessible and can be reached by lift. We want everyone who is interested to be able to take part in the YU Festival and are happy to support you.
If you have questions about the accessibility of a particular event or would like to discuss specific needs, please write to us at info@yufestival.de.
Who is the YU Festival for?
For everyone who engages critically and creatively with the digital, digital spaces and our shared digital future – and above all for everyone who wants to help shape that future.
The festival is for creative and experimental people, for everyone who feels like learning something new, trying things out and meeting interesting people. Whether you are already deep into the subject or simply curious: you are welcome at the YU Festival!
Who is behind the festival?
The YU Festival is a joint project of the Digital Culture department at the Dortmunder U and the Digital and Media Literacy Coordination Office of the Smart City Dortmund team.
The festival is supported by many great partners: the Digitales Koproduktionslabor (KoLab), VKII e. V., the storyLab kiU of Fachhochschule Dortmund, ATEM – Alternative Thoughts on the Emerging Metaverse, the Mono Listening Café and Processing Community Day (PCD@Dortmund).
What makes the YU Festival special is its cooperative character: we bring together different communities, perspectives and people to create new ideas, formats and spaces together. Above all, the festival aims to be a place for exchange, participation and networking.