The Relationship Geeks assembly will host eight events at 39c3. Here's a thread.
In addition to these events, we welcome folx at our assembly space for conversations and exploration of the intricacies of non-normative styles of connecting.
We will also offer books and zines for folx who want to browse them.
We only ask you to be excellent to each other.
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Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) 101 – What are they talking about, and why?
Day 1 - 21:00 - SoS Workshop D
A gentle introduction to ethical non-monogamy. The speakers will explore some of the common terms used in ENM and offer lots of room for Q&A.
If you are curious about ENM or in the process of figuring out how you can connect with people in a non-normative way, this session can support you
Ethical non-monogamy, whether its polyamory, relationship-anarchy, open relationships, solo-poly and so on are on the rise. But understanding, what these new approaches to relationships are all about sometimes seems a little difficult because of ...
Perspektiven auf Männlichkeit - Eine Einladung zur gemeinsamen Betrachtung
Day 2 - 12:00 - SoS Lecture 6
Hosted by @einalex and @AnnaMariaBals
Egal welchen Geschlechts - männliche Sozialisation hat auch heute noch starke Auswirkungen auf unser Leben, Lieben und Zusammensein. Wir wollen gemeinsam auf Männlichkeit blicken;
verstehen, wie sie entsteht, wirkt, erhalten wird und nach einem anderen Umgang mit ihr suchen.
https://events.ccc.de/congress/2025/hub/en/event/detail/maennlichkeit-rg
Egal welchen Geschlechts - männliche Sozialisation hat auch heute noch starke Auswirkungen auf unser Leben, Lieben und Zusammensein. Wir wollen gemeinsam auf Männlichkeit blicken; verstehen, wie sie entsteht, wirkt, erhalten wird und nach einem ...
Collective Reading: Post-Love by Viktor Vilisov
Day 2 - 22:00 - Relationship Geeks Assembly Lounge
Hosted by @mario
We gather to read and discuss the book Post-Love by Russian author Viktor Vilisov. The author offers a radical perspective on affect, politics and technology. Their personal experiences, situate this book inside of the tumultuous present of Eastern Europe. The reading materials will be in English.
Relationship Anarchy and Technologies of Connection
Day 3 - 12:00 - SoS Lecture E
Hosted by @catileptic
This session will start off by defining Relationship Anarchy. We will look at technologies in a wider sense and investigate whether they are nurturing or hostile towards the prefiguration of RA.
No prior knowledge of RA is required.
All creatures wondering what technology can do for connection welcome!
Abstract: Relationship Anarchy is a guiding principle that hold the promise for us to prefigure the future. This session will start off by defining Relationship Anarchy. It will then nest this definition in the context of our current situation (so...
Mocha with Metamours: A World Café on Decoding Ethical Non-Monogamy
Day 3 - 17:00 - SoS Workshop D
Hosted by @lou5001
In the café we will explore ENM, exchange stories and learn from each othes experiences in small group conversations. The café is primarily for those practicing ENM; curious/exploring creatures are very welcome too though!
Abstract: The world café creates a space for exchanging stories and insights about ethical non-monogamy (ENM) through rotating small-group conversations. Departing from the experiences of everyone in the room, we'll explore the realities of ENM li...
Ethical non-monogamy is not only for millenials
Day 3 - 21:30 - SoS Lecture 6
Hosted by @so_ka
Ethical non-monogamy seems to be associated with the lifestyle of thirty-somethings – but that isn't really a hard rule.
The speaker opens a space up to learn and share a little bit about the challenges of ENM, in a world where the norm is unethical non-monogamy a mono-normative value-system on the outside.
Polyamory, Open Relationships, Relationship Anarchy and all the other types of ethical non monogamy, or ENM for short, seem to associated with the lifestyle of twenty-somethings – but that isn't really a hard rule and I, being an old white male my...
FAQ Panel 2.0: Your Notes, Our Conversation: Unpacking Your Questions about Ethical Non-Monogamy
Day 4 - 14:00 - SoS Workshop D
Hosted by @Zenme @AnnaMariaBals @einalex @so_ka et al.
The Relationship Geeks will have a message box where you can submit questions about ENM. We'll chat about your questions + thoughts. If you haven't submitted a question you are still very much welcome to join the event.
https://events.ccc.de/congress/2025/hub/en/event/detail/block
Just like last congress we'll sit and chat about your submitted questions and thoughts. If you want to submit an idea or question, find the question box around one of our events, or at the Relationship Geeks assembly.
Relation Anarchy and Solo-Poly meet-up
Day 4 - 15:00 - SoS Workshop D
Hosted by @wmd
Creatures who either practice or are curious about solo-poly and relationship anarchy as ways of relating and connecting with others are welcome to join and exchange experiences, stories, worries and woes.
Creatures are encouraged to speak from person experience and only offer advice if it is requested.
https://events.ccc.de/congress/2025/hub/en/event/detail/relation-anarchy-and-solo-poly-meet-up_d41j
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