About Processing Community Day
PCD is a global network of community-led events that brings together artists, designers, technologists, educators, and open-source communities around the world.
The duration can be as short as a two-hour programming tutorial, or as long as an all-day event with workshops, discussions, performance, exhibitions, or presentations on software art.
In 2026, Processing turns 25. To mark the occasion, Processing Community Day (PCD) returns as a worldwide celebration.
When?
We recommend choosing a date in October, as it gives everyone enough time to prepare and will make it easier for all of us to coordinate communication and cross-promote. That said, you are free to pick any date and time that works best for your local community.
Where?
This depends on your local context and the spaces you have access to. We generally recommend partnering with public or community-oriented venues with stable Wi-Fi, such as libraries, schools, community centers, art or cultural venues, hackerspaces, cafes, tea houses, or bars. Whatever the venue, picking a fixed date and location should be your first priority.
If several groups are planning a PCD in the same city, we encourage you to team up. It makes communication easier and helps promote the event clearly as PCD @ City Name. Besides, hosting an event can also be a lot of work, especially if it is your first time, so having co-organizers can really help spread the effort.
Support
We are unable to provide financial assistance for local events, however we will provide an Organizer’s Kit (coming soon…), which includes a step-by-step guide, and more resources. We will support your event through our social media, and publish an interactive map. Please use the hashtag #PCD2026 and tag Processing Foundation when posting on social media so that we can help promote your event.
Ticketing
We do not manage or distribute tickets on behalf of local node events. As an organizer, you will determine whether ticketing is a preferable option for your event. We encourage all organizers who are planning to charge a fee for the event to provide affordable options for accessibility and inclusivity.
