About us

futuRETRO brings together people interested in the creative use of historical computers and calculating machines. With futuRETRO 2026, we invite you to lectures, workshops, exchange, discussions and to experience historical hardware and software at the Faculty of Computer Science at Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg.

Important Dates

Sun, May 31, 2026
Abstract registration deadline
Sun, May 31, 2026
Submission deadline
Sun, Jun 14, 2026
Notification of acceptance

Call For Paper

Historical and current hardware related to retro computing
Current software developments around historical computing machines
Creative use of (historical) technology, e. g.
Contributions from the demo scene (audio and video)

We are looking forward to contributions (e. g. talks/lectures, workshops, exhibitions/user tables, etc.) on the topics mentioned. We also welcome contributions from neighbouring subject areas. Contributions in German or English can be submitted as a short summary in PDF format via EasyChair.

Committee

Organisation

Thorsten Schöler

Faculty of Computer Science, Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

Michael Strohmeier

Faculty of Computer Science, Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

Michael Spindler

https://www.a1k.org/, elrondmcbong

Herwig Solf

Staatliche Kastulus Realschule Moosburg a. d. Isar, https://www.a1k.org/, blindgerman

Mario Löser

https://www.a1k.org/, bcmdesign

Werner Brennecke

https://www.a1k.org/, gonzo

Programme committee

Thorsten Schöler

Chair

Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

Michael Strohmeier

Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

Michael Spindler

Programme Committee member

https://www.a1k.org/, elrondmcbong

Herwig Solf

Programme Committee member

Staatliche Kastulus Realschule Moosburg a. d. Isar, https://www.a1k.org/, blindgerman

Mario Löser

Programme Committee member

https://www.a1k.org/, bcmdesign

Werner Brennecke

Programme Committee member

https://www.a1k.org/, gonzo

Christian Herdin

Programme Committee member

Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg