The South Tyrol Free Software Conference, SFSCON, is one of Europe’s most established annual conferences on Free Software. SFSCON promotes the use of Free Software in digital infrastructures as a tool to achieve greater innovation and competitiveness. Here decision-makers and developers meet, learn and get inspired.
LATEST UPDATE: REGISTRATION OPEN, PROGRAMME FINALISATION
Registration is now open!
We are currently finalising the programme following the conclusion of the speaker selection process. Please keep in mind that the programme is subject to change and will be continuously updated until the conference opens, with all times expressed in Central European Time (CET) UTC+01:00.
TRENTO | Impact Hub Trentino | 5th November 2025 | 20:00–22:00
More info coming soon!
Seminar Room 2 | 6th November 2025 | 9:00–17:00
WUD Bolzano returns with talks, panels and discussions on usability, sustainability and inclusivity. Designers, activists and academics explore how design and accessibility can drive real change in people’s lives.
Training Room | 7th November 2025 | 10:00–12:00
An interactive image analysis lab for secondary school students (aged 10–13). Through clues, logic and online searches, participants learn how much information a simple photo can reveal — and how to protect their privacy when sharing images online. The workshop will be held in Italian and is reserved for a secondary school class.
Crane Hall | 7th November 2025 | 11:00–14:00
1:1 meetings are back! 20 minutes, face-to-face, to explore new partners, projects and business opportunities. Expand your network and make collaborations happen.
NOISE | 7th-8th November 2025
2 days, 24 hours, different topics to work on, one jury and amazing prizes.
Inventors and creative people: developers, designers, data experts, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts. We welcome different ideas, backgrounds and competences.
Crane Hall | 7th–8th November 2025
The Hacking Village is the interactive playground of SFSCON. Explore exhibitions, demos and showcases that bring research, free software and robotics to life and meet the communities shaping tomorrow’s open future.
Crane Hall | 7th-8th November 2025
An interactive micro-exhibition on exploring landmarks of software and hardware freedom. Visitors will discover the milestones of the FLOSS movement by engaging with restored historical computers, reliving the needs, visions and breakthroughs that shaped the culture of Free and Open Source Software.
Training Room | 7th November 2025 | 14:00 - 17:00
Hands-on workshop on usability, inclusivity and sustainable design practices. Free of charge, max 20 participants.
Crane Hall | 7th November 2025 | 14:00–18:00 & 8th November 2025 | 10:00–16:00
Birds of a Feather meetings are informal gatherings where communities meet to discuss, share knowledge and connect around topics of common interest. An open and simple format to spark conversations and collaboration.
Crane Hall | 7th November 2025 | 14:00–18:00 & 8th November 2025 | 10:00–16:00
From AI and mobile development to augmented reality, education and sustainability, SFSCON workshops offer hands-on learning, direct exchange with experts and a deep dive into the FOSS ecosystem. Practical sessions, creative collaboration and open knowledge sharing for everyone eager to learn by doing.
NOI Techpark | 7th November 2025 | 14:00–14:30
Curious about what goes on at NOI Techpark and what drives us? Discover South Tyrol’s innovation district: a dynamic campus where companies, research institutes and universities collaborate for sustainable progress, inspired by the Nature of Innovation.
Seminar Room 4 | 8th November 2025 | 09:20–12:00
The annual gathering of the FSFE Italian community: stories, achievements, laughter and inspiration. More than a meeting – a celebration of Free Software culture and the people who keep it alive.
Seminar Room 3 | 8th November 2025 | 9:30 -12:00 IT - 14:00–16:30 DE
A special coding workshop for kids (ages 7–10) inspired by the characters of Ada & Zangemann. Two sessions, one in Italian (⏰ 09:30–12:00) and one in German (⏰14:00–16:30), to discover programming through play and creativity.
Crane Hall | 8th November 2025 | 10:00 - 12:00
2 hours, 10 old PCs, 1 new (Linux) life: join FUSS & LUGBZ to turn e-waste into free, functional computers. Install, learn, take one home—because closing Windows can open doors.
Crane Hall | 8th November 2025 | 10:00–11:00
An open workshop by and for women and underrepresented communities. Reflect on barriers, share strategies and stories, and explore how to shape an inclusive, open and digital sovereign future together.
NOI Techpark | 8th November 2025 | 11:30–12:00
Curious about what goes on at NOI Techpark and what drives us? Discover South Tyrol’s innovation district: a dynamic campus where companies, research institutes and universities collaborate for sustainable progress, inspired by the Nature of Innovation.
Crane Hall | 8th November 2025 | 14:00–16:00
Learn how to map with OpenStreetMap in this hands-on session led by Wikimedia Italia volunteers. Discover collaborative mapping tools and practice real mapping activities around NOI Techpark. Open to everyone interested in contributing to open geographic data.
The conference will be held at the NOI Techpark in Bolzano/Bozen (Italy). Welcome to the growing innovation district of South Tyrol.
A. Volta-Str., 13/A – 39100 Italy Bolzano | Bozen
T. +39 0471 066675 – E. info@sfscon.it
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