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Registration Now Open for GNOME Asia 2024

Registration for GNOME Asia 2024 is now open! This year’s summit will be held from December 6-8, 2024, in the dynamic city of Bangalore, India, with both in-person and remote participation options.

GNOME Asia 2024 will feature a fantastic lineup of presentations and workshops centered around the latest innovations in the GNOME ecosystem and its community. Whether you’re attending on-site in Bangalore or joining online from anywhere in the world, there’s something for everyone.

The full conference schedule, including session and speaker details, will soon be available on the event website.

Registration is open to everyone—whether you’re an experienced developer, new to the open-source world, or simply curious about what’s happening in GNOME. We look forward to welcoming you, both in person and online, from December 6-8!

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Become a GNOME Asia 2024 Sponsor!

We’re still looking for sponsors for this year’s summit. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring GNOME Asia 2024, please find more details and our sponsorship brochure on the event website or reach out to asia@gnome.org.

GNOME Asia 2024 in Bengaluru, India

We are excited to announce that GNOME Asia 2024 will take place in Bengaluru, India, from December 6^th-8^th.

This year the summit will offer a hybrid experience allowing attendees to participate virtually or in person.

The Call for Participation is now open. We are accepting both in-person and remote talks and workshops. If you are interested in submitting a proposal make sure to apply on our event website by September 30^th.

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If you or your company are interested in sponsoring GNOME Asia 2024, please review our sponsorship brochure and get in touch with us at asia@gnome.org.

About Bengaluru

Bengaluru, often called the “Silicon Valley of India,” is a dynamic city known for its thriving tech scene and vibrant open-source community. As a key hub for technology and innovation, Bengaluru is home to many Linux and GNOME contributors who play a vital role in the global open-source movement. The city has also become a focal point for startups and IT giants, contributing significantly to technological advancements and digital solutions.

Beyond its technological achievements, Bengaluru boasts a rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore iconic landmarks such as the Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, and the historic Bull Temple. The city’s spiritual side shines through at the ISKCON Temple, while the grandeur of Vidhana Soudha stands as a testament to its political significance. For those seeking tranquility, serene green spaces like Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, and Ulsoor Lake offer a respite from the urban buzz.

Bengaluru enjoys a pleasant climate year-round, with moderate temperatures and a mix of sunny and rainy days, adding to its appeal as a city of innovation and tradition. This unique blend of a progressive tech hub and cultural richness makes Bengaluru a standout destination both for its technological prowess and its historical charm.

Image credit: “South Bengaluru Skyline as seen from ISKCON, Banashankari” by Raghavan2010 is licensed under CC BY 4.0

About GNOME.Asia

GNOME.Asia is a featured annual conference focused on the GNOME project and the GNOME desktop environment. The summit aims at bringing the GNOME community in Asia together to provide a forum for users, developers, foundation leaders, governments, and businesses to discuss current technology and future developments.

About GNOME

GNOME is a free and open-source software environment project supported by a non-profit foundation. Together, the community of contributors and the Foundation create a computing platform and software ecosystem, composed entirely of free software, that is designed to be elegant, efficient, and easy to use.

Call for GNOME Asia 2024 Location Proposals

The GNOME Foundation invites bids for hosting GNOME Asia 2024. This is your chance to bring GNOME Asia to your city!

If you are interested in submitting a proposal to host GNOME Asia in your city, please submit an intent to bid by filling out this short form. Intent to Bid submissions are due by end-of-day May 15, 2024.

Final proposals should be submitted using our online form and are due by June 6, 2024.

Be prepared to include the following details in your proposal:

Location information
A list of local team members
Information about local support (GNOME or open source communities, universities, government or businesses affiliated with GNOME or open source)
Ideas about local sponsors
Venue information
Proposed dates
Travel information (local airports, trains, etc.)
Local transportation (how will attendees get around the city)
Accommodation and dining options
Social event options
Group activity options
Estimated costs and budget for hosting in this location

Deadlines
Intention to bid: May 15, 2024
Final proposal submission: June 6, 2024

Proposals from previous years are available for reference and you can talk to the Foundation Board and previous GNOME Asia organizers to find out more about what is involved. If you need more time to finalize your bid please contact kprogri@gnome.org.

Organizing GNOME ASIA is a large undertaking but local teams will have help from Foundation Staff members and Engagement Team contributors!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Kristi at kprogri@gnome.org or the GNOME Asia team at asia@gnome.org.

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Call for GUADEC 2025 Location Proposals

The GNOME Foundation invites bids for hosting GUADEC 2025. For next year’s annual gathering of GNOME users and developers, we’re looking for location proposals from anywhere in the world. This is your chance to bring GUADEC to your city!

If you are interested in submitting a proposal to host GUADEC 2025 in your city, please submit an intention to bid by filling out this short form. Intent to Bid submissions are due by end-of-day May 3, 2024.

Final proposals should be submitted using our online form and are due by May 31, 2024.

Be prepared to include the following details in your proposal:

Location information
A list of local team members
Information about local support (GNOME or open source communities, universities, government or businesses affiliated with GNOME or open source)
Ideas about local sponsors
Venue information
Proposed dates
Travel information (local airports, trains, etc.)
Local transportation (how will attendees get around the city)
Accommodation and dining options
Social event options
Group activity options
Estimated costs and budget for hosting in this location

Deadlines
Intention to bid: May 3, 2024
Final proposal submission: May 31, 2024

Proposals from previous years are available for reference and you can talk to the Foundation Board and previous GUADEC organizers to find out more about what is involved. If you need more time to finalize your bid please contact kprogri@gnome.org.

Organizing GUADEC is a large undertaking but local teams will have help from Foundation Staff members and Engagement Team contributors!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Kristi at kprogri@gnome.org or the Foundation board at board@gnome.org.

Submit an Intent to Bid
Submit a Proposal

GUADEC 2024 Call for Participation Extension

We are pleased to announce that we have extended the GUADEC 2024 Call for Participation deadline to March 24th.

This extension is available to anyone submitting a remote presentation or who does not need travel sponsorship to attend in person. Any speakers requesting travel sponsorship from the GNOME Foundation will still need to submit their proposals, along with their sponsorship requests, by the original deadline of February 18th.

We opened the CfP and set an original deadline earlier this year to give speakers who need visas enough time to receive their acceptance and schedule appointments. We understand that in some countries it can take a long time to get a US Visa appointment and we have adjusted our timeline to allow for that. We’d like all speakers who plan to present in person and need a visa to be able to apply as soon as possible.

Additionally, as many have applied for travel sponsorship we would like to know before proceeding with visa appointments if the speaker’s talk has been accepted or not. We have a tight travel budget and this helps us use it efficiently as well as allows us to provide the documents needed for visa applications earlier. However, as many of our contributors are still working on preparing for the GNOME 46 release we hope that this extension will allow them more time to organize and finalize a presentation, BoF, or workshop proposal.

You can find more details about the visa procedures on our website: https://events.gnome.org/event/209/page/362-us-visa-requirements-and-other-information.

If there are additional questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at guadec@gnome.org.

GUADEC 2024 Registration is Open!

The GNOME Foundation is thrilled to share that registration for GUADEC 2024 is now open!

GUADEC is the largest annual gathering of GNOME developers, contributors, and community members. This year we welcome everyone to join us in the beautiful city of Denver, Colorado, USA from July 19^th to 24^th or online! For those who cannot join us in person, we will live-stream the event so you can attend or present remotely.

To register, visit guadec.org and select whether you will attend in person or remotely. In-person attendees will notice a slight change on their registration form. This year we’ve added a section for “Registration Type” and provided 4 options for ticket fees. These costs go directly towards supporting the conference and helping us build a better GUADEC experience. We ask that in-person attendees select the option they are most comfortable with. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at guadec@gnome.org.

The Call for Participation is ongoing but once are talks are selected you will find speaker details and a full schedule on guadec.org. We will also be adding more information about social events, accommodations, and activities throughout Denver soon!

We are still looking for conference sponsors. If you or your company would like to become a GUADEC 2024 sponsor, please take a look at our sponsorship brochure and reach out to us at sponsors@guadec.org.

To stay up-to-date on conference news, be sure to follow us on X @GUADEC or Mastodon @gnome@floss.social.

We look forward to seeing you in Denver and online!

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GNOME at FOSDEM 2024

Join us at FOSDEM 2024 this weekend (February 3rd-4th) in Brussels, Belgium!

FOSDEM is one of the largest gatherings for Free Software enthusiasts and contributors. Held annually in Brussels, this free event is a great opportunity for software developers to meet, share ideas, and collaborate.

We are excited to be hosting a GNOME booth again this year! Find us in the booth area and pick up a GNOME shirt, hat, or hoodie (limited supply!), ask questions, meet contributors and staff, or just come by to say hello!

FOSDEM Faculté de Droit — *Photo by Teemu Mäntynen CC BY-NC 2.0*

GNOME Beers

On Saturday (Feb 3rd), GNOME will be hosting our annual social evening – GNOME Beers! We will be gathering at Pommodoro (Rue du Progrès 31, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Bruxelles, Belgium) starting at 8:00 PM. All are welcome to join, we’d love you to come along and socialize, meet staff, and chat with core contributors. Please note that this year this event is not sponsored, but you will be able to place personal orders to purchase food or drinks at the venue.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Text: GNOME Beers. Clock icon with text: Sat, Feb 3 8:00 PM CET. Map icon with text: Pommodoro Rue de Progres 31, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Bruxelles

GUADEC 2024 Call for Participation Opens

The GNOME Foundation is delighted to announce that the call for participation in GUADEC 2024 is now open! You can submit your talk proposal at: https://events.gnome.org/event/209/abstracts/.

GUADEC is the largest annual GNOME community conference, and it will be held this year in Denver, USA from July 19^th to 24^th. Talks will be streamed online for anyone attending remotely.

The GNOME Foundation is seeking talks on a variety of topics, including but not limited to:

Application development
Privacy and security
Community and team building
Design of user and developer experience
Use of GNOME technologies outside the desktop
Newcomers initiatives
Project planning and governance

The first three days of the conference, July 19^th-21^st will be focussed on talks. The following two days, July 22^nd and 23^rd will be dedicated to BoFs and workshops. The final day, July 24^th will be a fun social event for all who want to join us!

We will be accepting both remote and in-person presentation submissions. if you have a BoF, Workshop, or Lightning Talk you may also submit it now. The deadline for all presentation submissions is February 18^th.

Please note if you require travel sponsorship to join GUADEC you will need to apply at the same time as submitting your CfP. Please apply by submitting a GitLab issue to the Travel Committee. We will be accepting travel requests until February 18.

More information about GUADEC can be found at guadec.org and on our social media channels.
Press inquiries and questions can be sent to guadec@gnome.org.

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GUADEC 2024 in Denver, Colorado

We’re excited to share the latest details about GUADEC 2024, set to take place from July 19-24 in the vibrant city of Denver, Colorado, marking our second conference in North America and our inaugural event in the United States. This year, GUADEC will be hosted as a hybrid event, allowing attendees to participate either virtually or in person at our venue in Denver.

Situated against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is known as the “Mile High City” due to its elevation. With a thriving tech community, diverse neighborhoods, and a rich cultural scene, Denver provides the perfect backdrop for GUADEC 2024. Explore the city’s renowned cuisine, outdoor adventures, and unique attractions.

Our conference venue, the Auraria Campus, is located near downtown Denver, offering a collaborative and innovative space for this year’s GUADEC. We’re thrilled to bring the GNOME community together in this dynamic setting, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Image sources: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 [image 1], [image 2], [image 3] via Wikimedia Commons

Key Conference Information

Conference Dates

July 19-21 (Friday-Sunday): Talks
July 22-23 (Monday-Tuesday): Birds of a Feather (BoF) Sessions and Workshops
July 24 (Wednesday): Social Day

Call for Proposals and Registration

The call for proposals and registration will open soon. Stay tuned to guadec.org for updates in the coming weeks. We invite you to actively participate by submitting proposals and joining us for this exciting event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you or your company are interested in sponsoring GUADEC 2024, please visit guadec.org or contact us at sponsors@guadec.org. Your support is crucial in making this event a success, and we look forward to partnering with organizations that share our commitment to open source and community collaboration.

We can’t wait to welcome you to GUADEC 2024 in Denver, Colorado, for a week filled with open source collaboration, insightful discussions, and community building. Keep an eye on our website for more details and updates as we countdown to this exciting event!

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Registration Now Open for GNOME Asia 2023

Registration is now officially open for GNOME Asia 2023! This year’s summit will take place from December 1-3, 2023, in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, Nepal, and online.

GNOME Asia 2023 promises an exciting lineup of presentations and workshops focusing on the latest developments in the GNOME ecosystem and the GNOME Asia community. Attendees will be able to participate in person at our venue in Kathmandu or join virtually from all over the world.

This year’s conference will have two keynote presentations. The first is from Justin Flory, an advocate for open source software and community engagement, and the second is from Ravi Bhattarai, a technological enthusiast with a passion for free and open source software.

The full conference schedule is available on the event website with details about each session and speaker.

Registration is open to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned developer, a newcomer to the open-source community, or simply someone curious about the latest developments in GNOME. We look forward to seeing you in person and online on December 1-3!

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Become a GNOME Asia 2023 Sponsor!

We’re still looking for sponsors for this year’s summit. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring GNOME Asia 2023, please find more details and our sponsorship brochure on the event website or reach out to asia@gnome.org.