The GNOME Foundation announced that GNOME Asia Summit 2024 will be held in Bengaluru, India, from December 6th to 8th. This summit offers a fantastic opportunity for open-source enthusiasts, developers, and anyone interested in the GNOME project to come together. This year, GNOME Asia will have a hybrid format, allowing attendees to participate either in person or virtually.
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What is GNOME Asia Summit?
GNOME Asia is an annual conference that centres around the GNOME project and the GNOME desktop environment. The summit serves as a platform for users, developers, foundation leaders, government representatives, and businesses to discuss current technologies and future developments within the GNOME ecosystem.
About GNOME
GNOME is a free and open-source software environment project backed by a non-profit foundation. The GNOME community and Foundation collaborate to create a user-friendly and efficient computing platform and software ecosystem built entirely on free software.
Why Bengaluru?
Bengaluru, often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India," is a bustling city known for its thriving tech industry and active open-source community. The city is home to numerous Linux and GNOME contributors who play a crucial role in the global open-source movement.
But Bengaluru is more than just a tech hub; it's also a city with a rich cultural heritage. Attendees can explore landmarks like the Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, and the historic Bull Temple. For those seeking a moment of peace, the city offers serene green spaces such as Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park.
Call for Participation
The GNOME Foundation is currently welcoming talk and workshop proposals for GNOME Asia 2024. Both in-person and remote presentations will be considered. If you're interested in submitting a proposal, the deadline is September 30th.
The participants can give talks and conduct workshops on various topics related to GNOME and open-source software, including:
- 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
- Other topics related to Free/Libre and Open Source Software not listed above
Remember that GNOME Asia 2024 will be a hybrid event, so you can choose to present in person or remotely.
How to Apply
To give a talk or conduct a workshop at GNOME Asia 2024, you should submit a proposal through the event website by September 30th.
Date and Venue
The GNOME Asia 2024 event will take place from December 6th to 8th in Red Hat India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru.
Date and Timing:
- Start: December 6, 2024, 9:00 AM
- End: December 8, 2024, 4:00 PM
Venue Address:
Red Hat India Pvt. Ltd.
Bagmane Constellation Business Park, Carina Building, 10th Floor East, Doddanekkundi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037.
Location Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hDKFb9bczBh94N67A