FOSDEM 2025: LibreOffice Technology DevRoom Call for Papers

FOSDEM 2025 will be only in person, taking place on Saturday, February 1, and Sunday, February 2. LibreOffice Technology DevRoom is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, February 1, from 10AM to 2PM.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Submission open: 30th October 2024
Submission deadline: 1st December 2024 at 11:59PM CET
Acceptance notifications: 6th December 2024
Final confirmation deadline: 12th December 2024
Final schedule announcement: 15th December 2024
Devroom: 1st February 2025 from 10AM to 2PM

Please note that the submission deadline is managed by the FOSDEM team and not by the devroom managers, which means that after that deadline nothing will be accepted.…

Community Member Monday: Ritobroto Mukherjee

Ritobroto Mukherjee

Tell us a bit about yourself!

I live in Delhi, India, where I’m working my way towards a bachelor’s degree in IT with a focus on network security at Netaji Subhas University of Technology.

My journey into programming began with QBASIC in school, sparking a love for coding. Since then, I’ve explored everything from game development to operating system internals, embedded systems to mobile apps – anything that catches my interest.…

Interview with Phil Shapiro, an outstanding LibreOffice advocate

According to the Library Journal, who has recently awarded him with the Movers & Shakers 2024 Award (the people shaping the future of libraries), in the Educators category, Phil Shapiro

Is an enthusiastic champion of digital inclusion and outside-of-school learning, assisting youth and adults with public Linux computers at the Takoma Park Maryland Library (TPML) and singing the praises of open-source software through his YouTube channel.

LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024 – Group photo 😊

We’re half-way through the event, so there’s still time to join us in Luxembourg (or you can watch recordings after the event).

Photo of attendees standing on stairs in front of the venue

Photos from day 1 of the LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024

The LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024 has started! We’ll be uploading videos from the talks as soon as possible, and in the meantime, here are a few photos from today’s talks and events…

LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024

LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024

LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024

LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024

Luxembourg’s Digital Learning Hub supports the LibreOffice Conference 2024

Luxembourg Digital Learning Hub

The LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024 starts in just a few days in Luxembourg, and it’s supported by the country’s Digital Learning Hub, which offers short and hands-on training courses in the fields of computer science. Director Serge Linckels says:

We are delighted to announce our partnership with the LibreOffice Conference 2024, taking place in Luxembourg.