From the last week of January through the first week of February, the hub became a temporary home for the Open Source Village — two weeks of coworking, gatherings, and spontaneous collaboration around FOSDEM. We welcomed more than 400 visitors and built a team of nearly 20 volunteers who helped shape a space where meetups, conferences, board game nights, a dedicated kids village, city and nature walks, and daily coworking could live side by side. On Sunday, we opened the doors to families and welcomed children into the village, creating a playful introduction to open source and showing that openness is something that can be experienced at every age.
For two weeks we explored topics ranging from trusted European media platforms and community health to complementary currencies, open and ethical AI, and new ways of funding communities and commons. Open source revealed itself not only as a way of building technology, but as a practice of learning, sharing, and creating together in community. We need software just as much as sociocracy, non violent communication and deep democracy conversation tools.
This first edition was made possible thanks to partners and sponsors who trusted the experiment and helped bring it to life. A heartfelt thank you to Europe MédiaLab (Stars4Media) for hosting such a dynamic hackathon, CHAOSS for a vibrant community day, PostHog for sponsoring the board game night, Altinity for the meetup on Open Lakehouse and AI, Open Collective for weaving international connections, Logos for inviting reflection on local civic engagement, and Vercel for keeping everyone fuelled with delicious coffee.
The Open Source Village reminded us how closely open source resonates with the spirit of the commons. Openness is not only about publishing code — it is about stewardship, shared responsibility, and making knowledge and infrastructure collectively evolvable. For us, it reaffirmed that building (digital) commons means creating spaces where people can contribute, adapt, and care for what emerges together.
The momentum of the Open Source Village continues on March 7 with the National Commons Assembly — a gathering for people building and stewarding commons together. This day brings practitioners, organisers and institutions into conversation around governance, stewardship and sustainable infrastructure for commons, with contributions from speakers across the Belgian commons ecosystem and space for shared reflection and exchange. Collaboration between Commons Lab and Commons Hub.
Feel very welcome to our space and all our events.
Join the community and share this common space with us to work, organize workshops or events. Come say hi at one of our potlucks every Friday 12:30pm and we will give you a tour!
We publish all events on this calendar. As we build our calendar, we always look for balance and connection — between the Tech Lab’s creative use of technology, the Inner Lab’s focus on sharing and belonging, and the Systems Lab’s exploration of new ways of organising a society together. Each space feeds the others, bringing diversity, exchange, and cross-pollination into our shared community.
Our events circle around
🌀INNER LAB: inner development, connection, rituals and intimate workshops
🌎 SYSTEMS LAB: system change, democracy, building a regenerative society & economy
🤖TECH LAB: tech & tooling, coding, software development
FUN LAB: standup comedy, board games, concerts and other fun
Feel warmly invited to reach out if you'd like to organise an event at the Commons Hub. 👉🏼 hello@commonshub.brussels
When you become a member you enjoy priority access for using the space and receive discounts on the events happening at the Commons Hub.
📅 Saturday February 21nd, 09:30 | RSVP | ENG
#community #movement
Start your weekend with an energising social run to connect with fellow builders.
📅 Monday February 23rd, 18:00 | RSVP | ENG
#AI #tech #governance
An evening exploring AI safety through a European and geopolitical lens. Expect presentations, discussion and exchange between researchers, practitioners and curious community members. Event by Bluedot Impact.
📅 Wednesday February 25th, 08:45 | RSVP | ENG
#education #tech
A session exploring data-sharing practices for learning ecosystems. Participants dive into tools, standards and collaborative approaches shaping the future of education.
📅 Thursdays Feb 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th — 10:30 | RSVP | ENG/FR
#inner #wellbeing
A recurring somatic session inviting participants to listen to the body as a source of insight. These sessions support slowing down, sensing and reconnecting with embodied intelligence. Ecotherapist: Isabuel Duarte in the Angel Room
📅 Thursdays 26th, March 5th & 26th — 14:30 | RSVP | ENG/FR
#inner #wellbeing
Relaxation sessions focused on nervous-system reset and mental clarity through Access Bars practice. A gentle space to unwind, release tension and restore energy. By energetic healer Regina D'Gaia.
📅 Friday February 27th, 09:00 | RSVP | ENG
#business #coworking #finance
A focused coworking moment for founders to work on finances, share questions and support each other in building sustainable organisations. Practical, peer-based and action-oriented.
📅 Monday March 2nd & Monday March 9th, 09:00 | RSVP | ENG (or Dutch)
#workshop #facilitation #inner
A two-day introduction to Nonviolent Communication offering tools for clearer expression, deeper listening and conflict navigation. Designed for anyone wanting to strengthen relational skills in work and life. Trainers: Bart Oste and Catherine Hermans
📅 Wednesday March 4th, 10:00 | RSVP | ENG
#tech #web3 #coworking
A recurring gathering for people working in or exploring crypto and web3. Combine coworking, informal exchange and conversations about decentralised technology.
📅 Thursday March 5th, 18:45 | RSVP | ENG
#community #inner #regenerative
A facilitated space for authentic relating and meaningful conversation. The Connection Lab invites participants to explore connection, presence and relational awareness in community. Facilitated by Daphne.
📅 Saturday March 7th, 09:00 | RSVP | ENG/NL/FR
#commons #community
A gathering for curious commonors, communitybuilders and newcomers. Expect dialogue, learning and collective reflection on stewardship, governance and shared resources. We weave connections between Brussels, Wallonia and Flanders.
Speakers: Peter De Pauw on Steward Ownership, Prof Tine De Moor, Oliver Beys from Tournevie, Xavier Marichal from Quatre Quarts, Greet Vos van Commaan, Barbara Goffin (BeDonut) and many others.
📅 Sunday March 8, 10:30 | RSVP | ENG/FR/NL
#community #nature #inner #movement
A gentle nature walk around Brussels to slow down, reconnect and meet others in a relaxed setting.
📅 Wednesday March 11th, 18:00 | RSVP | ENG
#facilitation #learning
An interactive session introducing 3D facilitation approaches for exploring complex topics. Participants experience hands-on methods that support insight, dialogue and systems thinking.
📅 Thursday March 12th, 09:30 | RSVP | ENG/NL
#systems #facilitation #inner
A workshop exploring how regenerative leadership integrates reflection with action. Learn practical ways to design workflows that honour both effectiveness and wellbeing. Facilitator: Leen Schelfhout, Inge Wiame and Catherine Cattaruzza
📅 Thursday March 12th, 18:00 | RSVP | NL
#community #work #reflection
Tijdens deze Long Term Society meetup verkennen we een gevoelig maar essentieel thema: geld verdienen en impact maken. Samen reflecteren we op wat “genoeg” betekent — in hoofd, hart en bankrekening — en zoeken we kaders voor duurzame professionele keuzes, in dialoog en community.
✨🧭 INNERPRENEURS CIRKEL — Wat als de ‘self-made ondernemer’ een mythe is?
📅 Tuesday March 17th, 18:00 – 21:30 | RSVP | NL
#entrepreneurship #community #reflection
Een reflectieve ondernemerscirkel die de mythe van de self-made ondernemer bevraagt en ruimte maakt voor het erkennen van steun, mentorschap en wederzijdse afhankelijkheid. Met korte getuigenissen van Gert Gijbels en Pieter Ruysschaert, gevolgd door dialoog, kleine groepsreflecties en gedeelde inzichten — gefaciliteerd door Vincent De Coninck.
📅 Thursday March 19th, 09:30 | RSVP | ENG/NL
#community #education #sustainability
A nature-based workshop using Ecocycle mapping to explore timing, lifecycle awareness and honest reflection in projects. Designed for leaders navigating growth, stagnation and renewal. Facilitated by Leen Schelfhout , Inge Wiame and Catherine Cattaruzza
📅 Friday March 27th, 09:00 | RSVP | ENG
#community #coworking
A collaborative coworking day bringing people together to work alongside each other in a supportive atmosphere. Ideal for focus, exchange and light structure.
📅 April 16th | RSVP | ENG
#governance #commons #facilitation
An inspiring gathering on sociocracy with renowned teacher Ted Rau, exploring how organisations can share power, make decisions more effectively and build resilient structures for collaboration. Expect practical tools, real examples and a space to rethink governance for the commons.
Join us at our space – whether you're a freelancer, a team, or an organization!
Interested in a community-led co-working space? We’d love to welcome you! Come by to try it out for a day or join us for our Friday potluck community lunch. More info about memberships here.
Need a meeting room for your team or an event venue? We’re here to make your gathering a great experience, offering the support you need to make it memorable for you and your guests. More info about our spaces.
Wishing you all well and looking forward to meeting you in the space! 🧡 written by Leen
Connect with us via email hello@commonshub.brussels to continue the conversation! To stay up-to-date on our latest news and events, make sure to follow us on Lu.ma, LinkedIn, Facebook. Or join us on Discord.
From the last week of January through the first week of February, the hub became a temporary home for the Open Source Village — two weeks of coworking, gatherings, and spontaneous collaboration around FOSDEM. We welcomed more than 400 visitors and built a team of nearly 20 volunteers who helped shape a space where meetups, conferences, board game nights, a dedicated kids village, city and nature walks, and daily coworking could live side by side. On Sunday, we opened the doors to families and welcomed children into the village, creating a playful introduction to open source and showing that openness is something that can be experienced at every age.
For two weeks we explored topics ranging from trusted European media platforms and community health to complementary currencies, open and ethical AI, and new ways of funding communities and commons. Open source revealed itself not only as a way of building technology, but as a practice of learning, sharing, and creating together in community. We need software just as much as sociocracy, non violent communication and deep democracy conversation tools.
This first edition was made possible thanks to partners and sponsors who trusted the experiment and helped bring it to life. A heartfelt thank you to Europe MédiaLab (Stars4Media) for hosting such a dynamic hackathon, CHAOSS for a vibrant community day, PostHog for sponsoring the board game night, Altinity for the meetup on Open Lakehouse and AI, Open Collective for weaving international connections, Logos for inviting reflection on local civic engagement, and Vercel for keeping everyone fuelled with delicious coffee.
The Open Source Village reminded us how closely open source resonates with the spirit of the commons. Openness is not only about publishing code — it is about stewardship, shared responsibility, and making knowledge and infrastructure collectively evolvable. For us, it reaffirmed that building (digital) commons means creating spaces where people can contribute, adapt, and care for what emerges together.
The momentum of the Open Source Village continues on March 7 with the National Commons Assembly — a gathering for people building and stewarding commons together. This day brings practitioners, organisers and institutions into conversation around governance, stewardship and sustainable infrastructure for commons, with contributions from speakers across the Belgian commons ecosystem and space for shared reflection and exchange. Collaboration between Commons Lab and Commons Hub.
Feel very welcome to our space and all our events.
Join the community and share this common space with us to work, organize workshops or events. Come say hi at one of our potlucks every Friday 12:30pm and we will give you a tour!
We publish all events on this calendar. As we build our calendar, we always look for balance and connection — between the Tech Lab’s creative use of technology, the Inner Lab’s focus on sharing and belonging, and the Systems Lab’s exploration of new ways of organising a society together. Each space feeds the others, bringing diversity, exchange, and cross-pollination into our shared community.
Our events circle around
🌀INNER LAB: inner development, connection, rituals and intimate workshops
🌎 SYSTEMS LAB: system change, democracy, building a regenerative society & economy
🤖TECH LAB: tech & tooling, coding, software development
FUN LAB: standup comedy, board games, concerts and other fun
Feel warmly invited to reach out if you'd like to organise an event at the Commons Hub. 👉🏼 hello@commonshub.brussels
When you become a member you enjoy priority access for using the space and receive discounts on the events happening at the Commons Hub.
📅 Saturday February 21nd, 09:30 | RSVP | ENG
#community #movement
Start your weekend with an energising social run to connect with fellow builders.
📅 Monday February 23rd, 18:00 | RSVP | ENG
#AI #tech #governance
An evening exploring AI safety through a European and geopolitical lens. Expect presentations, discussion and exchange between researchers, practitioners and curious community members. Event by Bluedot Impact.
📅 Wednesday February 25th, 08:45 | RSVP | ENG
#education #tech
A session exploring data-sharing practices for learning ecosystems. Participants dive into tools, standards and collaborative approaches shaping the future of education.
📅 Thursdays Feb 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th — 10:30 | RSVP | ENG/FR
#inner #wellbeing
A recurring somatic session inviting participants to listen to the body as a source of insight. These sessions support slowing down, sensing and reconnecting with embodied intelligence. Ecotherapist: Isabuel Duarte in the Angel Room
📅 Thursdays 26th, March 5th & 26th — 14:30 | RSVP | ENG/FR
#inner #wellbeing
Relaxation sessions focused on nervous-system reset and mental clarity through Access Bars practice. A gentle space to unwind, release tension and restore energy. By energetic healer Regina D'Gaia.
📅 Friday February 27th, 09:00 | RSVP | ENG
#business #coworking #finance
A focused coworking moment for founders to work on finances, share questions and support each other in building sustainable organisations. Practical, peer-based and action-oriented.
📅 Monday March 2nd & Monday March 9th, 09:00 | RSVP | ENG (or Dutch)
#workshop #facilitation #inner
A two-day introduction to Nonviolent Communication offering tools for clearer expression, deeper listening and conflict navigation. Designed for anyone wanting to strengthen relational skills in work and life. Trainers: Bart Oste and Catherine Hermans
📅 Wednesday March 4th, 10:00 | RSVP | ENG
#tech #web3 #coworking
A recurring gathering for people working in or exploring crypto and web3. Combine coworking, informal exchange and conversations about decentralised technology.
📅 Thursday March 5th, 18:45 | RSVP | ENG
#community #inner #regenerative
A facilitated space for authentic relating and meaningful conversation. The Connection Lab invites participants to explore connection, presence and relational awareness in community. Facilitated by Daphne.
📅 Saturday March 7th, 09:00 | RSVP | ENG/NL/FR
#commons #community
A gathering for curious commonors, communitybuilders and newcomers. Expect dialogue, learning and collective reflection on stewardship, governance and shared resources. We weave connections between Brussels, Wallonia and Flanders.
Speakers: Peter De Pauw on Steward Ownership, Prof Tine De Moor, Oliver Beys from Tournevie, Xavier Marichal from Quatre Quarts, Greet Vos van Commaan, Barbara Goffin (BeDonut) and many others.
📅 Sunday March 8, 10:30 | RSVP | ENG/FR/NL
#community #nature #inner #movement
A gentle nature walk around Brussels to slow down, reconnect and meet others in a relaxed setting.
📅 Wednesday March 11th, 18:00 | RSVP | ENG
#facilitation #learning
An interactive session introducing 3D facilitation approaches for exploring complex topics. Participants experience hands-on methods that support insight, dialogue and systems thinking.
📅 Thursday March 12th, 09:30 | RSVP | ENG/NL
#systems #facilitation #inner
A workshop exploring how regenerative leadership integrates reflection with action. Learn practical ways to design workflows that honour both effectiveness and wellbeing. Facilitator: Leen Schelfhout, Inge Wiame and Catherine Cattaruzza
📅 Thursday March 12th, 18:00 | RSVP | NL
#community #work #reflection
Tijdens deze Long Term Society meetup verkennen we een gevoelig maar essentieel thema: geld verdienen en impact maken. Samen reflecteren we op wat “genoeg” betekent — in hoofd, hart en bankrekening — en zoeken we kaders voor duurzame professionele keuzes, in dialoog en community.
✨🧭 INNERPRENEURS CIRKEL — Wat als de ‘self-made ondernemer’ een mythe is?
📅 Tuesday March 17th, 18:00 – 21:30 | RSVP | NL
#entrepreneurship #community #reflection
Een reflectieve ondernemerscirkel die de mythe van de self-made ondernemer bevraagt en ruimte maakt voor het erkennen van steun, mentorschap en wederzijdse afhankelijkheid. Met korte getuigenissen van Gert Gijbels en Pieter Ruysschaert, gevolgd door dialoog, kleine groepsreflecties en gedeelde inzichten — gefaciliteerd door Vincent De Coninck.
📅 Thursday March 19th, 09:30 | RSVP | ENG/NL
#community #education #sustainability
A nature-based workshop using Ecocycle mapping to explore timing, lifecycle awareness and honest reflection in projects. Designed for leaders navigating growth, stagnation and renewal. Facilitated by Leen Schelfhout , Inge Wiame and Catherine Cattaruzza
📅 Friday March 27th, 09:00 | RSVP | ENG
#community #coworking
A collaborative coworking day bringing people together to work alongside each other in a supportive atmosphere. Ideal for focus, exchange and light structure.
📅 April 16th | RSVP | ENG
#governance #commons #facilitation
An inspiring gathering on sociocracy with renowned teacher Ted Rau, exploring how organisations can share power, make decisions more effectively and build resilient structures for collaboration. Expect practical tools, real examples and a space to rethink governance for the commons.
Join us at our space – whether you're a freelancer, a team, or an organization!
Interested in a community-led co-working space? We’d love to welcome you! Come by to try it out for a day or join us for our Friday potluck community lunch. More info about memberships here.
Need a meeting room for your team or an event venue? We’re here to make your gathering a great experience, offering the support you need to make it memorable for you and your guests. More info about our spaces.
Wishing you all well and looking forward to meeting you in the space! 🧡 written by Leen
Connect with us via email hello@commonshub.brussels to continue the conversation! To stay up-to-date on our latest news and events, make sure to follow us on Lu.ma, LinkedIn, Facebook. Or join us on Discord.
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Interesting!