Akademy 2024 

Würzburg has a variety of hotels, hostels, and other types of accommodations to suit your budget and preferences. We have compiled a list of hotels for your convenience. However, if these options don't fit your needs or preferences, you can also explore other platforms to find the perfect accommodation for your stay. Read More

Following on from previous years we have the option for buying an official Akademy 2024 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 Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg. The talks will be held on Saturday, September 7th, and Sunday, September 8th. (CET daytime). The rest of the week (Monday - Thursday) will be dedicated to Birds-of-a-Feather meetings (BoFs), trainings, 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: Rothenburg ob der Tauber Date: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 Time: 0900 Our day trip is to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval towns. The bus will drop us of outside of the town, from where we will take a 15-20 minute walk to the town centre and explore the cobbled streets with half-timbered houses. At 11:00, we have a guided tour (roughly 90 minutes). The tour starts at the fountain on the market square. After the tour, you can explore the town on your own. One highlight is climbing the town hall tower, which, although challenging with its narrow steps and ladder at the top, offers a stunning view of the town for a fee of 2.50€, payable at the top. Please note, that only 20 people can be on the final set of stairs and the narrow walkway at the top simultaneously. Read More

Puclic transport in Würzburg consists of trams and buses. Tickets can be bought from machines or from the bus driver. Machines are generally available at every tram stop and a few bus stops. Please note that you will need cash in order to buy a ticket from the bus driver. Alternatively you can use the FAIRTIQ app to buy tickets. Compared to other public transport providers in Germany it's not possible to use the DB app to buy a ticket instead it will you offer the much more expensive Bayernticket. Read More

Use these banners to promote Akademy on your websites, blogs, social media headers, or any other platform. There are three different sizes to choose from. If you decide to use the banners, it would be great if you could link them to the Akademy website to help attract more visitors. Read More

How to contribute and jump start your career in Free Software with the KDE Community This is a workshop on how you can make a difference in the world of free software by getting involved with the KDE Community. Learn about our vision and community structure and discover our impact on today's world. You will also hear from our community members on skill development, career growth, volunteering, and personal growth. Read More

Day Morning Afternoon Evening Fri 6th   Welcome Event Sat 7th Talks Day 1   Sun 8th Talks Day 2 Social Event Mon 9th BoFs, Training, Workshops & Meetings   Tue 10th BoFs, Training, Workshops & Meetings Wed 11th Daytrip Thu 12th BoFs, Workshops & Meetings   To interact with Akademy attendees online you must first register (if you haven't already) and then join Read More

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 2024 is a hybrid event that takes place in-person in Würzburg and online from Saturday 7th September to Thursday 12th September, 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