Akademy 2023 

Thessaloniki is a city with a wide variety of hotels, hostels, and other types of accommodations to suit all budgets and preferences. In collaboration with the University of Macedonia (UoM), we have compiled a list of recommended hotels that offer exclusive prices for Akademy’s attendees. However, if these options don't fit your needs or preferences, you can also explore various other platforms to find the perfect accommodation for your stay in Thessaloniki. Read More

Following on from previous years we have the option for buying an official Akademy 2023 T-shirt. As Akademy is hybrid we have two options depending on if you are attending in person or online. Read More

Akademy is the annual KDE Community conference. If you are working on topics relevant to KDE, this is your chance to present your work and ideas to the KDE community at large. It will be held at the University of Macedonia (UoM) in Thessaloniki, Greece. The talks will be held on Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of July (EEST daytime). The rest of the week (Monday - Friday) will be dedicated to Birds-of-a-Feather meetings (BoFs), unconference sessions and workshops. Read More

KDE is dedicated to providing an enjoyable Akademy experience for everyone. As a Community, we value and respect all people, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ability, shape, size or preferred desktop environment. We will not tolerate vilification, abuse or harassment in any form. Read More

Place: Dion and Mount Olympus Date: Wednesday, 19 July 2023 Time: 0900 Our journey to Myth and History starts by visiting the ancient city and sanctuary of Dion, dedicated to the most important and powerful Olympic God , Zeus, the king of ancient Greek Dodecatheon and the ruler of the universe. The ancient people used to make sacrifices in the name of gods to please or appease them, among them the Great King of Macedonia, Alexander. In the archaeological site of Dion we see a large temple dedicated to Zeus, and a series of temples dedicated to Demeter and Isis (the Egyptian god with the ability to create and destroy life), unique mosaic floors and ancient baths and ruins. Moving on, our experienced guide will lead you to the Dion Museum , where you will admire the ancient statues, relics and findings that were found in the site and listen to the myths and stories about everyday life of the people in ancient Dion Read More

Akademy E-Banners are here! This year's official banners for people going to #Akademy2023 were created by Andy B. Feel free to use it in your blog posts, on your website, as a header image on your social media profiles, or wherever you want to promote Akademy and let people know you'll be attending! Read More

Bus lines to/from the venue, University of Macedonia (https://oasth.gr/en) The University of Macedonia is conveniently located in the city centre, with the following bus stops in 2’ min walking distance: Read More

How to contribute and jump start your career in Free Software with the KDE Community The event has ended. You can view the slides and recording. Join us for a hybrid event, either online or in-person at the University of Macedonia in Greece. Read More

Day Morning Afternoon Evening Fri 14th Welcome Event Sat 15th Talks Day 1 Sun 16th Talks Day 2 Social Event Mon 17th BoFs, Workshops & Meetings KDE eV AGM (1100-1400) Tue 18th BoFs, Workshops & Meetings BoFs, Workshops & Meetings LGBTQ+ Picnic Lunch Wed 19th Daytrip Thu 20th Trainings and BoFs, Workshops & Meetings Fri 21st BoFs, Workshops & Meetings

Akademy is the annual world summit of KDE, one of the largest Free Software communities in the world. It is a free, non-commercial event organized by the KDE Community. Akademy 2023 is a hybrid event that takes place in-person in Thessaloniki, Greece and online from Saturday 15th - Friday 21st July, with a Welcome event on the Friday evening before. The conference is expected to draw hundreds of attendees from the global KDE Community to discuss and plan the future of the Community and its technology. Many participants from the broader Free and Open Source software community and users will also attend. Read More