# Event Details - **Event Name**: Synergy / People Power People hackathon @ Into the Great Wide Open - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Antifragile - How do we design energy systems that grow stronger because of disruption?About this EventHow do we design energy systems that don't just survive disruption but grow stronger because of it?Welcome to Synergy 2026, a three-day collaborative hackathon where innovators, system thinkers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, technologists, artists and energy pioneers come together to design the foundations of a resilient energy future.This is not a typical hackathon. Synergy is a collaborative development sprint for system change where breakthroughs emerge at the intersection of disciplines, perspectives and scales. Set against the backdrop of Into the Great Wide Open, one of the Netherlands' most distinctive outdoor festivals on the island of Vlieland, we bring the living lab to a truly off-grid environment.? The theme: Resilience by DesignIn 2026, Synergy focuses on one urgent question: How do we make energy systems resilient by default?Resilience means systems that can absorb shocks, adapt to change, and become stronger through disruption. Teams will work on real, partner-driven challenges connected to three levels:? Macro – Energy autonomy, secure supply chains, robust infrastructure?️ Meso – Resilient cities and regions, future-proof grids, system integration?️ Micro – Energy communities, local hubs, flexible neighbourhoods, empowered usersThe most powerful ideas connect multiple scales at once.?️ What teams will work onDuring 48 hours, teams will innovate, prototype and collaborate around real resilience challenges. Note: challenges are confirmed prior to the event and may be updated before publication.⚡ LOCALKeeping busineses running and homes warm, affordable and energy secure, even when the going gets tough.? COMMUNITYBuilding neighbourhoods abd business areas that can thrive together.? SYSTEMStrengthening the energy infrastructure, policies and principles that our societies and nature depend on.?️ Why Vlieland?Vlieland is one of the most remote and energy-constrained islands in the Netherlands which makes it the perfect living lab. Into the Great Wide Open festival transforms the island into a temporary city. Combine that with the realities of island energy infrastructure, and you have an unmatched real-world testbed for the ideas you'll develop.⚡ What you'll doOver three days, multidisciplinary teams will:Explore a real resilience challenge in depthMap the system you are intervening inChallenge existing assumptions and "defaults"Prototype new models, mechanisms, tools or collaborationsPresent a system-level intervention, not just a single productBreakthroughs can be technical, digital, financial, organisational, regulatory or social.? Who should join?Energy innovators & startups · Grid, mobility and infrastructure experts · Digital & data specialists · Policymakers & public innovators · Investors & finance designers · Community builders & cooperatives · Artists, designers & storytellers.If you care about energy, resilience and systemic change and want to build across boundaries this is for you.?️ Accommodation: slaapschepenA limited number of spots are available aboard our slaapschepen (sleeping boats). A unique way to stay on the water during the hackathon. These spots are available at cost (approx. €90 per person per night, including breakfast) and can be added during registration. Only 50 spots available. First come, first served.? Commitment & no-show policyParticipation in Synergy Hackathon is free. However, because catering and logistics are planned based on confirmed participants, we ask for a genuine commitment. Registered participants who do not cancel at least 7 days in advance and fail to attend will be invoiced for catering costs. The exact amount will be communicated before the event. By registering, you agree to this policy.? Join usThe energy transition is no longer only about sustainability. It is about resilience, autonomy and thriving in uncertainty.Join Synergy Hackathon 2026 · 25–27 August · Into the Great Wide Open · VlielandLet's design energy systems that are stronger, smarter and more human by design. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oost-vlieland/synergy-people-power-people-hackathon-into-the-great-wide-open/100001991945082363 - **Event Categories**: contests, it, hackathons, art, festivals, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-08-25T08:00:00Z - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: Into The Great Wide Open - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oost-Vlieland - **state**: FR - **country**: Netherlands - **location**: Into The Great Wide Open - **lat**: 53.3043579 - **long**: 5.0783973 - **full address**: Into The Great Wide Open, 1 Kampweg, Oost-Vlieland, Netherlands ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Synergy / People Power People hackathon @ Into the Great Wide Open - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8632c21ab30ded7bea2e5184dec10d83a5c8fcb5ff25c8e887aaf0e89782506d-rimg-w1200-h802-dc020203-gmir.jpg?v=1782358524 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Synergy / People Power People hackathon @ Into the Great Wide Open being held? - **A:** Synergy / People Power People hackathon @ Into the Great Wide Open takes place on Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Into The Great Wide Open, 1 Kampweg, Oost-Vlieland, Netherlands. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Synergy / People Power People hackathon @ Into the Great Wide Open? - **A:** Synergy / People Power People hackathon @ Into the Great Wide Open is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Synergy / People Power People hackathon @ Into the Great Wide Open? - **A:** Synergy / People Power People hackathon @ Into the Great Wide Open is organized by Synergy Ecosystem. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Synergy / People Power People hackathon @ Into the Great Wide Open is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oost-Vlieland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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