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Explore the rise and fall of the Verschwörhaus project in Ulm, a once-celebrated example of collaboration between city administration and hackers. Learn about the project's origins, its initial success, and the eventual breakdown of the relationship between the volunteer community and the city government. Discover the lessons learned from this experience and gain insights into the challenges of civic tech initiatives. Hear firsthand accounts from community members about the project's history, the legal dispute over the name, and the eviction from their space. Understand the implications for other hacker spaces and civic tech projects, and participate in a Q&A session to delve deeper into the complexities of government-community partnerships in the digital age.