Do you face open data aspects in your daily work? Would you like to learn more about the latest open data products and networks? Are you looking for networking opportunities with members of the open sustainability ecosystem around Brightway and open data for sustainability? You don’t need to be a programmer, Brightcon is for everyone enthusiastic about open sustainability!
Brightcon is a conference series which has originated from discussing developments of the open source LCA software "Brightway" and has gradually opened up to the whole ecosystem of open source tools and data used for LCA and (environmental) sustainability calculations.
The program includes reserved slots for presentations of open datasets, tools for harmonising and maintaining data, and community sessions to make open data a norm in sustainability assessment.
Brightcon 2026 encompasses three events:
- Hackathon on Monday and Tuesday (21. and 22.9.2026, physical), where everyone is invited to join forces to code on a defined topic; or to improve documentation
- Courses for open source packages on Tuesday (22.9.2026, physical). Please note that course access is reserved for conference attendees, i.e. it is not possible to register only for a course.
- The conference from Wednesday to Friday (23. to 25.09.2026, hybrid)
This year’s theme is "Collaboration: Mixing Tools, Data and People" We believe that the biggest challenges in sustainability assessment cannot be solved in isolation. Brightcon 2026 focuses on fostering interdisciplinary exchange, breaking down silos between academic research and industrial applications, and ensuring we don't "reinvent the wheel" behind closed doors. Whether you are contributing code, sharing open data, or applying tools in a consultancy setting, your contribution is part of a larger, collective effort. Explore our Session Tracks to see how your work fits into our discussions, and visit the Call for Abstracts page to submit your proposal and join the conversation.
Brightcon 2026 is hosted by Aalborg University, Denmark and organised by Départ de Sentier.
