# Open Fest 2026 set for November 7-8 in Sofia, Bulgaria

> **Key takeaway:** Bulgaria's largest open-source event will feature Olimex's free soldering workshop with take-home kits.

**Published:** 2026-10-09T11:38:04+00:00 
**Source:** Olimex Blog 
**Category:** open-hardware 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/open-fest-2026-set-for-november-7-8-in-sofia-bulgaria.html 

## Summary
Open Fest 2026, Bulgaria's largest open-source event, will take place November 7-8 at Interpred WTC in Sofia. Olimex will run its traditional free soldering workshop, providing kits that participants assemble and keep. The event is open to anyone interested in learning to solder.

## Workshop and event details
- **Dates:** November 7-8, 2026
- **Venue:** Interpred WTC, Sofia, Bulgaria
- **Workshop:** Hands-on soldering with provided kits
- **Cost:** Free participation, kits included for take-home

## Why it matters
Regional open-source hardware events with hands-on workshops help grow the maker community and lower barriers to hardware skills in Eastern Europe.