Farset Labs

16/01/2026

Global Game Jam 2026 · Farset Labs Friday 30th Jan - Sunday 1st Feb!

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​GGJ is the world's largest game creation event taking place around the globe boasting tens of thousands of participants (jammers).
​Farset Labs has hosted Northern Ireland’s largest public site of the international Global Game Jam hackathon for the past 13 years, and we're back for another year! Once again, we're partnering with our friends at the NI Game Dev Network to coordinate both the in person site but also to support anyone participating remotely.

GGJ is the world's largest game creation event taking place around the globe boasting tens of thousands of participants (jammers). Farset Labs has hosted…

27/03/2025

We're hosting an Open Coworking Day at Farset Labs, just behind the Europa, right in the heart of Belfast. 🏙️

Farset has always been a creative, welcoming space full of makers, freelancers, artists, and entrepreneurs doing amazing things.

If you're looking for somewhere to get stuck into your own projects, meet like-minded folks, or just see what we're all about , come by, grab a desk, and enjoy some free lunch on us.

This event is proudly sponsored by Enso Recruitment, big thanks to them for supporting the local tech and creative community! 🙌

If you're new to coworking or just curious about the space, this is a great chance to check it out. We'd love to see you there!

https://www.meetup.com/farsetlabs/events/306663054/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

24/03/2025

🚨 Don’t forget! ELI5 (Explain Like I’m 5) is back at Farset Labs TOMORROW! 🚀 Join us for an evening of fun, super accessible talks on neuroscience, cybersecurity, content and more from experts who make the complex simple (and maybe a bit funny too 😎).

Perfect for anyone curious and ready to learn something new, no PhD required!

🎤👾🧠
RSVP and details here 👉 https://www.meetup.com/farsetlabs/events/306663035/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

18/03/2025

A Neuroscience expert, a Cybersecurity pro, and a Content Creator walk into Farset Labs... Sounds like a start to a joke, but it's actually Eli5! (Explain Like I'm 5) happening on March 25th!

Join us for a fun evening where big ideas are broken down into simple, engaging talks for everyone to enjoy around the theme "Transition". RSVP now and come learn something new at Farset Labs Belfast.

RSVP here! -

If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself. – Albert Einstein ***Explain Like I’m 5 (ELI5) – "Transition"*** Farset Labs is back with ano

23/11/2024

Bots are battling, 3d printers are printing and gamers are gaming at the Farset Labs booth NIDC!

Come down and say hi! Walk.away with a 3d printed buildable reindeer or destroy some robots in the arena with Hacker Battle bots!

15/10/2024

It’s time for another Explain Like I’m 5! 🎉 Theme? Change 🌍!
Speakers from all walks of life break down big ideas so a 5-year-old (or you!) can understand. 🍕🍻
🕒 7-min talks
🍎 Intermission with snacks
📆 TONIGHT 6PM @ Farset Labs
Bring a friend and your curiosity! 🚀

https://www.meetup.com/farsetlabs/events/303703601/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

12/10/2024

Some killer events coming to Farset in October!
Upcoming Events at Farset Labs! 🎉

Explain Like I’m 5 – Theme: Change. Join us for a night of enlightening talks on Oct 15th.

Sketchy Individuals – Grab your pencils for our open art night on Oct 16th!

Board Games Night – Bring your games, meet new friends on Oct 18th!

Maker Night – Come get hands-on with our workshop on Oct 21st!

All events are free, and we appreciate any donations (£5 suggested).
Bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and curiosity.
Check our Meetup Page in the comments for details and directions.

We can’t wait to see you there!