Brazilian LibreOffice Community shines at FLISOL Brasilia 2025
On April 26, 2025, the Estácio University Center in Brasília – Taguatinga-DF Unit, was the stage for a remarkable moment in the promotion of technological freedom in Brazil. The LibreOffice community actively participated in FLISOL – the Latin American Free Software Installation Festival – with presentations and strong interactions with the public.
More than just an event, FLISOL was a symbol of resistance, collective construction and promotion of the use of open source tools. And LibreOffice, as the largest and most complete open source office suite in the world, was at the center of these discussions.
Lectures empowering digital sovereignty
Activist and member of The Document Foundation, Eliane Domingos, presented the topic “LibreOffice and Digital Independence”, emphasizing the urgent need for independence in the use of software. “To depend on proprietary platforms is to give up control over your own data,” she said. The talk provided an in-depth reflection on technological sovereignty, the risks of digital monopolies and the importance of conscious choices.
Henderson Matsuura presented the new features in LibreOffice 25.2, connecting the suite’s technical advances with the community spirit that sustains its development. With each version, LibreOffice reiterates this commitment to accessibility, quality and freedom – essential characteristics for any society wishing to move towards digital independence.
A collective construction experience
During the event, it was possible to talk to students, educators, enthusiasts and technology professionals about the transformative role of free software in education, public service and everyday life. The genuine interest of the audience shows that there is a growing demand for open, sustainable and transparent solutions.
We would like to express our deepest thanks to Professor Josyane Lannes, Coordinator of the IT courses at the Estácio University Center in Brasília, for hosting FLISOL on her premises and enthusiastically supporting the cause of free software.
Our thanks also go to LibreOffice community member Henderson Matsuura, one of the organizers of FLISOL in Brasilia, who not only gave an excellent talk, but also made room in the program for the promotion of LibreOffice, demonstrating his commitment and dedication to spreading free knowledge.
Beyond software: a global movement
Promoting LibreOffice isn’t just about promoting a computer program. It’s defending people’s rights to access technology without barriers, to maintain control over their own files, and to study, modify and redistribute tools. It’s saying that the digital future needs to be plural, accessible and transparent.
The success of the LibreOffice community’s participation in FLISOL Brasilia 2025 shows that the open source software movement is more alive than ever. And that together we continue strong in our mission to build a more fair and free digital world.