Punched cards, magnetised metal rings, plastic discs scanned by lasers – many ingenious technologies were developed, only to become obsolete again just a few years later. Physical storage media have now almost completely disappeared from our everyday lives, and our data is often no longer stored on our own devices, but in data centres scattered around the world.

This time, the exhibition takes a closer look at the different types of data carriers and storage technologies. Of course, you can also look forward to exhibits and lectures covering the entire spectrum of vintage computing.

The Vintage Computer Festival Switzerland is dedicated to preserving and reviving historic computers and technologies, bringing past eras of computer technology to life.

Visitors can embark on a fascinating journey back to the origins of computing and experience the development of this groundbreaking technology up close.

The festival offers a diverse mix of exhibitions, lectures, and interactive experiences.

Visitors have a unique opportunity to try out old computer models themselves and discover their functionality and significance for today’s technology.