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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.

Submit an Intent to Bid
Submit a Proposal

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.

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!

GNOME.Asia 2023 will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal

We’re delighted to announce that GNOME.Asia 2023 will take place between the 1st and 3rd of December in Kathmandu, Nepal.

This year GNOME.Asia will be held as a hybrid event and attendees will be able to join virtually or in person.

The call for proposals and registration will be open soon. Please check our event website for more updates in the upcoming weeks.

If you or your company would like to sponsor GNOME.Asia 2023 please contact us at asia@gnome.org.

About the city of Kathmandu

Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is a vibrant metropolis nestled in the Kathmandu Valley. With a rich cultural heritage and a blend of ancient temples, palaces, and modern developments, it offers visitors a captivating experience. The city is known for UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Durbar Square to spiritual landmarks such as Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.

About GNOME.Asia

GNOME.Asia Summit is an annual GNOME conference for the community members of Asia. It is largely concerned with the GNOME desktop, although it also includes apps and platform development tools. The summit brings together the Asian GNOME community to give a forum for consumers, developers, foundation leaders, governments, and enterprises to discuss current and future technology.

About GNOME

GNOME is a non-profit software environment project that is free and open-source. Together, the contributor community and the Foundation build a computing platform and software ecosystem made entirely of free software that is elegant, efficient, and simple to use.

Call for GNOME.Asia 2023 Bid Proposals

The GNOME Foundation invites bids for hosting GNOME.Asia 2023.

GNOME.Asia Summit is the featured annual GNOME conference in Asia. It focuses primarily on the GNOME desktop but also covers 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 the present technology and future developments.

If you are interested in submitting a bid to host this year’s event in your city, please send an intention to bid by end of the day on the 15th of February. Intentions should be submitted by email to board@gnome.org.

GNOME.Asia organizers are available for any questions at asia@gnome.org.

Your bid should demonstrate that:

The location is easily accessible by plane or train
You have a motivated local team with a few core members, preferably with experience in event organization
A suitable venue is available to host the event
There are affordable accommodations and places to eat
There is a local industry and government support

Your bid should also include:

A rough cost estimate for the conference budget

Please use wiki.gnome.org/GnomeAsia/2019Summit as an example of how bids should look.

Deadlines

Intent to bid: Feb 15, 2023
Bid submission: March 1, 2023

Bid submissions are due by end of the day on the 1st of March and should be made by e-mail to board@gnome.org. If you need more time to finalize your bid or assistance please contact asia@gnome.org, we are happy to help you.

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

GNOME ASIA 2021 Registration is Open

We’re excited to announce that registration for GNOME Asia Summit 2021 is open! You can now register online here.

GNOME Asia Summit 2021 will take place online from November 20th– 21st. Talk topics will include the GNOME desktop and a range of other GNOME-specific, free and open source software, and tech topics.

The summit brings together the GNOME community in Asia to provide a place for users, developers, leaders, governments, and businesses to discuss present technology and future developments. More information about the GNOME Asia 2021 Summit is available on our official website. The GNOME Asia Summit will be two days of stand-out keynotes, engaging and educational sessions, so register today!

GNOME.ASIA 2020 Call for Papers are now Open!

GNOME.Asia Summit 2020 invites you to participate as a speaker at the conference on the 24th and 26th of November 2020 by submitting your abstract.

GNOME.Asia Summit is the featured annual GNOME conference in Asia. It focuses primarily on the GNOME desktop, and also covers 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 the present technology and future developments.

The possible topics are, 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 other topics related to Free/Libre and Open Source Software which are not listed above.

Sessions will be scheduled for 25 or 50 minutes (Q&A included). The session could be a technical talk, panel discussion, or Birds of a Feather session (BoF).

If you need more time or additional resources, feel free to get in touch with the organizing team.

Submission Criteria

Please provide a short abstract of your presentation (under 200 words). Also include your name, biographical information, title, and desired length of session. Please submit your proposal to the following link: https://events.gnome.org/event/24/abstracts/.

The reviewers team will evaluate the entries based on the submitted abstracts and available time by following the schedule.

Submission deadline: October 18, 2020

Call for GNOME.Asia 2020 Summit proposals

The GNOME.Asia Committee is inviting interested parties to submit proposals for hosting the GNOME.Asia Summit during the second half of 2020.

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

Over the last twelve years, GNOME.Asia Summit has been held in many cities throughout Asia, including Gresik, Beijing, Ho-Chi-Minh City, Taipei, Bangalore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Beijing, Depok, New Delhi, and Chongqing.

The Committee’s preference is to find a new location each year in order to spread GNOME throughout Asia, and we are looking for local organizers to rise to the challenge of organizing an excellent GNOME event. The GNOME.Asia committee will assist in the process, but there is a definitive need for individuals to be actively involved and committed to the planning and execution of the event.

How to Submit a Proposal:

Interested parties are hereby invited to submit a formal proposal to the GNOME.Asia Committee. The deadline for the proposals is January 17th, 2020. Please email your proposal to gnome-asia-committee-list@gnome.org.

We might invite you to present your proposal in more details over our regular IRC meetings, or send you additional questions and requests. Results will be announced by the second week of February 2020.

The conference might require availability of facilities for 3-5 days, including a weekend, during the second half of 2020. Final event dates should avoid other key free software conferences or other events that may conflict.

The key points that should be included in the proposal, and which will be used to decide among candidates, are.

Local community support for hosting the conference.
Venue details. Information about infrastructure and facilities to hold the conference should be provided.
Preliminary schedule with main program & different activities.
Information about how Internet connectivity will be managed.
Lodging choices ranging from affordable housing to nicer hotels, and information about distances between the venue and lodging options.
The availability of restaurants or the organization of catering on-site, cost of food/soft drinks/beer.
The availability and cost of travel from major Asian and European cities.
Local industries, universities and government support.
Please provide a reasonably detailed budget (sponsorships, expenses, etc).
Provide plans for local sponsorship.
Provide plans to encourage student and youth participation.

Below, we have included resources for people interested in submitting a proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact the GNOME.Asia committee with any questions at gnome-asia-committee-list@gnome org.

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!

– GNOME.Asia Committee

Resources for Interested GNOME.Asia 2020 Organizers:

[1] Wiki about GNOME Asia: http://wiki.gnome.org/GnomeAsia
[2] Check list: https://wiki.gnome.org/GnomeAsia/SummitCheckList
[3] HowTo’s: https://wiki.gnome.org/GnomeAsia/HowToOrganizeGNOME.Asia%20Summit
[4] GNOME Foundation conference requirements: https://wiki.gnome.org/Foundation/Conferences
[5] Sample winning proposal: http://wiki.gnome.org/GnomeAsia/2012Summit/Bids?action=AttachFile&do=view&target=Proposal_of_HongKong_GNOME_Asia_Hackfest_2012_20120124.pdf

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