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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!

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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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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.

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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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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!

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GUADEC 2023 Registration is Open!

We’re thrilled to announce that registration for GUADEC 2023 is now open!

GUADEC is the largest annual gathering of GNOME developers and community members. This year, we’re excited to welcome everyone in person in the beautiful city of Riga, Latvia, from July 26th to July 31st. But if you can’t make it in person, don’t worry, we’ll also be live-streaming the event so that you can attend remotely.

To register, visit guadec.org and choose whether you’ll be attending in person or remotely. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at guadec@gnome.org.

We’ve already announced the full schedule of talks and presentations on our website, and we’ll be adding more details about social events soon. And if you or your company would like to become a sponsor for GUADEC 2023, please take a look at our sponsor brochure and reach out to us at sponsors@guadec.org.

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

We look forward to seeing you in Riga!

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GUADEC 2023 Call for Participation Opens

The GNOME Foundation is delighted to announce that the call for participation in GUADEC 2023 is now open! You can submit your talk proposal at: https://events.gnome.org/event/101/abstracts/.

GUADEC is the largest annual GNOME community conference, and it will be held this year in Riga, Latvia, from July 26^th-31^st. 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 26^th-28^th will be focussed on talks. The following two days, July 29th and 30th will be dedicated to BoFs and workshops. The final day, July 31^st will be a fun social event for all who want to join us!

The deadline for submissions is April 4^th. Please note that this year, there will be no remote talks. We hope to see everyone in Riga for in-person presentations!

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.

Submit a Proposal

Call for GUADEC 2024 (Outside of Europe) – Bid Proposals

The GNOME Foundation invites bids for hosting GUADEC 2024.

GUADEC is the largest annual gathering of GNOME users and developers, and we’re looking for locations outside of Europe for the 2024 conference. Bring GUADEC to your city next year!

If you are interested in submitting a bid to host GUADEC 2024 in your city, please send an intention to bid by end of the day on Feb 8th, 2023. Bids will be due on Feb 28th, and you can talk to the Foundation Board and previous GUADEC organizers to find out more about what is involved.

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
Rough Cost Estimation for the conference budget.

Deadlines

Intention to bid: 8th of February 2023
Bid submission: 28th February 2023

Intentions to bid and bid submissions should be made by e-mail to board@gnome.org. Both intentions and bids should also be added to: https://wiki.gnome.org/GUADEC/2024/Bids

Bids from previous years are available for reference. 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!

You can find more information on what’s involved in putting together a GUADEC bid at: https://wiki.gnome.org/GUADEC/HowTo/Bid, including an overview of the sorts of things you should include in the proposal.

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