Hacker Days
Hacker Days is a hands-on, collaborative event organized by Rural Hackers that brings together technologists, designers, and rural enthusiasts to co-create innovative solutions for pressing challenges in rural communities. Over the course of one week, participants work in teams to develop functional prototypes—such as apps, tools, or systems—that address specific local needs, like water management, biodiversity monitoring, or digital inclusion. The event emphasizes community involvement, ensuring that solutions are practical, sustainable, and rooted in the realities of rural life. The next edition of Hacker Days will take place from September 1 to 7, 2025, at Anceu Coliving in Galicia, Spain, focusing on creating a digital solution to simplify water consumption tracking for the local water association. This event is open to anyone passionate about using technology and creativity to make a tangible impact in rural areas.
Key points of Hacker Days
Focus on Real Problems
Hacker Days tackles tangible issues faced by rural areas, such as community water management, biodiversity monitoring, or digital inclusion.
Collaborative Environment
Participants work in teams, combining their skills in technology, design, and community engagement to prototype solutions.
Hands-On Prototyping
Over the course of a week, participants develop functional prototypes that can be tested and implemented in the community.
Community-Centered
Local residents, like Rogelio and Rosabel, actively participate, ensuring solutions are practical and rooted in the community’s reality.
Open source
All solutions are developed as open-source projects, allowing other rural communities to adapt and use them.
Why matters
Bridges the Urban-Rural Gap
Promotes Digital Inclusion
Empower local communities
Upcoming Hacker Days Event (2025)
“September 1-7, 2025.”
When
Anceu, Galicia. Spain
Where
Develop a digital solution for community water management in Anceu village
Goal
Developers, designers, UX experts, marketeers, communicators, and rural enthusiasts.
No prior experience in rural issues is required—just a willingness to collaborate and learn.
Who
How to get involved
Join as a Participant
Apply to be part of the next Hacker Days event in the form.
No matter your background, your skills can make a difference.
Support as a Partner
Companies like SiteGround, Eleven Yellow and WordPress.com have already supported Hacker Days.
If your organization wants to contribute, reach out in hello@ruralhackers.com
Adapt the Model
Hacker Days is open-source. If you’re part of another rural community, you can replicate this model to solve local challenges.