With the warmer weather comes the urge to get outside, build community, and shake things up. At Canòdrom, spring isn’t just a season — it’s a turning point, where pixels come to life to experiment with technology in a different way: open, collaborative, and people-centered. Workshops, meetups, installations, and trainings will connect you to the present and what’s on the horizon, keeping your feet on the ground and your mind wide open. From creating shared digital projects to setting up free communication networks, defending your digital rights, or discovering open-source tools to empower yourself — at Canòdrom, it’s not just about learning. It’s about stirring up ideas, shaping them, and building the digital spaces of tomorrow, together. Are you in?
April: Laying the foundations for the digital revolution
Open Classroom | Every wednesday, from April 30 to June 27, 12:00–14:00 and 16:00–18:00
The bleachers of the Canòdrom turn into a space where you can freely connect to the Internet and solve any digital doubts. If you have questions about your devices or need high-quality free WiFi, drop by! It’s an ideal spot to work independently or learn something new, with the guidance you need.
Girls in ICT Day: Coding dreams, breaking barriers! | April 24, 18:00–20:00
Celebrate International Girls in ICT Day with an inspiring event! This is a great opportunity for young girls to get interested in the world of ICT. Learn alongside inspiring women and discover what you can achieve with coding—from Scratch to the digital revolution. Don’t miss talks with female role models and the creative Scratch programming activity for girls aged 8 to 13, where they’ll learn to create games, animations, and interactive stories.
WordPress Barcelona: Designing block themes | April 25, 18:00–20:00
If you love WordPress and want to learn how to design block themes, this is your chance! In this session, we’ll explore how to create attractive and functional designs for your blogs, considering aspects like information architecture and user experience.
Decidim: Learn from Scratch | April 30 and May 7, 14, and 21, 12:00–14:00
Want to learn how to manage a citizen participation platform using Decidim? Take this hands-on training to learn how to use Decidim from scratch. We’ll show you the basic tools to create participation spaces and manage processes effectively. This course is ideal for technical profiles or anyone eager to promote digital democracy!
May: Connecting ideas, creating the future
Between mammoths and butterflies: The future of social networks | May 8, 18:30–20:30
Social networks are evolving, and so are we! Come discover the Fediverse, Mastodon, and Bluesky, and learn how we can build a freer and more decentralized internet. With expert voices in the field, we’ll explore how to transform social networks into more open and respectful digital spaces.
Hack the Radio: Software-defined radio workshop | May 14, 18:30–20:30
Do you have a DVB-T device lying around? Reuse it to listen to all kinds of frequencies—from radio to satellite signals! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to do it with the right software and dive into the world of digital transmissions. Are you in to hack the radio?
WordPress: 5 mistakes to avoid when translating a website to reach an international audience | May 16, 18:00–20:00
Thinking about translating your website to reach more people, but don’t know where to start? This session will help you avoid the most common mistakes and show you how to use artificial intelligence to make the process more efficient.
June: Opening paths to the collective digital revolution
Create your own Mobile phone network | June 11, 18:00
Want to learn how to build an independent, self-managed mobile phone network? In this workshop, we’ll show you how to set up a mobile communication system using open-source software. Don’t rely on big operators—create your own network!
