The NGI (Next Generation Internet) initiative is thrilled to announce its participation in FOSDEM 2025, which will take place on February 1-2, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. Known as one of the world’s largest and most influential free and open-source software (FOSS) events, FOSDEM is where open-source enthusiasts, developers, and innovators gather to share insights, showcase projects, and build the technologies that drive our digital future.
This year promises another unforgettable weekend filled with cutting-edge talks, networking opportunities, and insights into the most pressing topics in open-source technology and beyond. NGI is excited to showcase its commitment to fostering innovation that respects openness, privacy, transparency, decentralisation, and inclusivity.
What’s Happening at FOSDEM 2025 with NGI?
NGI is hosting and supporting a variety of sessions, workshops, and meetups to highlight the incredible work of its funded innovators and the broader open-source community. Here are some key activities you won’t want to miss:
Saturday, 1 February 2025
NGI Zero network meetup BOF (13:00 – 14:00)
Fediscovery: Improving Search and Discovery on the Fediverse (17:00 – 17:30)
A Free Software App Store for iOS: the App Fair Project’s perspective on the DMA (15:00 – 15:25)
Sunday, 2 February 2025
Next Generation Internet 2025: where next? (9:00 – 9:50)
Digital Commons as Pillars of Digital Sovereignty in Europe (12:25)
OSS 4 ALL: What can policymakers do to increase the uptake of OSS in the EU? (14:15)
Developer Rooms and Beyond
FOSDEM 2025 will feature a diverse lineup of Developer Rooms (DevRooms), offering attendees the opportunity to dive deep into specialised topics and collaborate with experts in various fields. These rooms are community-organised and cover a broad spectrum of themes relevant to the open-source ecosystem.
From discussions on emerging technologies to hands-on sessions with tools and platforms shaping the future of the internet, the DevRooms are the perfect space to learn, share, and contribute. No matter your area of interest—whether it’s security, software development, infrastructure, or open hardware—there’s a room for you to connect with like-minded innovators.
Why Attend FOSDEM with NGI?
FOSDEM is more than just a conference—it’s a meeting of minds for everyone passionate about the principles of free and open-source software. NGI’s presence at FOSDEM 2025 highlights its role as a key enabler of technologies that align with the values of the open-source community, driving forward collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
We invite you to join us at FOSDEM 2025 to discover how NGI is helping to shape a better internet for everyone. Whether you’re a developer, researcher, policymaker, or enthusiast, there’s something here for you. Take a look at the full schedule here.
See you in Brussels!
For more information about FOSDEM 2025, visit fosdem.org.