Events – GNOME Foundation

GNOME Internship: Get Ready for GSoC and Outreachy!

Exciting news! The GNOME Internship Committee and Open Source Community Africa (OSCA) are teaming up to host the GNOME Internship event!
If you plan to apply for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) or Outreachy internships, this online event is for you!

Join us to:
✅ Learn about these internship programs
✅ Gain insights from past participants
✅ Ask questions directly to mentors and organizers

This is a great opportunity to prepare your application, understand the selection process, and boost your chances of success!

Date: March 15th (Saturday)
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM UTC
Join here: https://meet.gnome.org/rooms/tl3-fsa-gyb-arq/join

Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and get ready to start your open source internship journey with GNOME

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!

Register Now

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.

Submit a Talk

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.

GUADEC 2024 Call for BoFs and Workshops

We have opened an additional call for submissions for Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) sessions and Workshops for GUADEC 2024!

BoF and Workshop sessions will be scheduled in one or two-hour blocks on Monday, July 22, and Tuesday, July 23. If you’re interested in hosting a session on either of these days, please fill out this form to apply. If you previously submitted a proposal during the call for proposals, your request has already been included in the conference schedule. The deadline for new submissions is 15th June.

GUADEC 2024 will take place at Tivoli Student Union in the Auraria Campus. For more information, visit guadec.org.

Please note that BoFs and Workshops will not be live-streamed. Sessions can be held either remotely or in person, GUADEC BoF rooms on meet.gnome.org will be available for each track. If you are hosting in person and want to allow remote attendance you will need to use your own computers, cameras, and microphones to connect to the remote conference room.

We look forward to receiving your BoF and Workshop proposals and making GUADEC 2024 a memorable event for everyone. For more details or to register, please visit guadec.org.

We can’t wait to see you at GUADEC 2024!

Submit a Proposal

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.

Submit an Intent to Bid
Submit a Proposal

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 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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GNOME.Asia 2023 Call for Participation

The GNOME Foundation is pleased to announce that the Call For Participation in GNOME Asia Summit 2023 is now open! This year’s summit will occur from December 1st to 3rd at Kathmandu, Nepal.

GNOME.Asia is the featured annual GNOME conference in Asia and focuses primarily on the GNOME desktop, applications, and platform development tools. The Summit brings together the GNOME community in Asia to provide a forum for users, developers, foundation leaders, governments, and businesses to discuss current technology and future developments.

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

Contributing to GNOME
UI design
Accessibility
Human Interface Engineering (Icons and Graphic Design)
Marketing/Engagement
Developing GNOME on embedded systems or open hardware
Contributing to Linux and FLOSS
Linux kernel and development
The development and promotion of open-source operating systems
Distributions, including Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu, and FreeBSD
The development and promotion of other open source projects
We are also interested in different topics related to Free/Libre and Open Source Software that are not listed above.

Sessions will be scheduled for 30 or 50 minutes (Q&A included). The session could be a technical or non-technical talk, panel discussion, workshop, or Birds of a Feather session (BoF).

The deadline for submissions is September 1st, 2023. You can submit your talk proposal at: https://events.gnome.org/event/170/abstracts/.

For more information, feel free to contact the organizing team by emailing asia@gnome.org.

Submit a Talk!

GUADEC 2023 Call for BoFs and Workshops

We are excited to share the call for Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) and Workshop submissions for GUADEC 2023!

BoF and Workshop spots will be available for one or two-hour blocks on Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30. If you would like to host a BoF or Workshop on either of these days, please apply by filling out this short form. If you submitted a BoF or Workshop proposal during the call for participation, we have already added your request to the conference schedule. The deadline for submitting proposals is June 12.

GUADEC 2023 will be hosted in two venue locations. BoFs and Workshops will be held at our second venue, Central Building, University of Latvia. To learn more, please visit guadec.org.

Please note that BoFs and Workshops will be held in-person and will not be live-streamed. If you are hosting a BoF or Workshop and wish to allow remote attendance, you will have access to our GUADEC BoF rooms on meet.gnome.org. The hosts will be responsible for connecting to the remote conference room using their computers and microphones.

We look forward to receiving your BoF and Workshop proposals and making GUADEC 2023 a memorable event for all participants. For more information about GUADEC 2023 or to register, please visit guadec.org.

We can’t wait to see you at GUADEC 2023!

Submit a Proposal