The Carrefour numérique²—part of the Cité des sciences in Paris hosted two queer hackathons as part of the Queer Week festival (2018 and 2019). Participants came together to explore a wide range of topics like discrimination, feminism, and LGBTQ+ rights, all while working in a collaborative, hands-on setting. The goal was to create meaningful prototypes that addressed issues important to the queer community and could be showcased during Queer Week, a broader festival focused on gender and sexuality.

The event drew around 60 people, mostly from LGBTQ+ backgrounds, many of whom were experiencing both a hackathon and a fablab for the first time. Projects ranged from creative reinterpretations of gendered household tools to practical resources for LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination. While some initiatives focused on legal aid and advocacy, others explored artistic expression—such as a virtual queer museum and a platform to highlight queer artists and their stories. The atmosphere was informal, with an emphasis on learning, experimenting, and community-building rather than competition.

The second edition was organized by me and Jad.

Media coverage

Facebook page of the first edition

Facebook page of the second edition

coverage of the first event

Poster for the first event

Poster for the second event