What is Akademy?
Akademy is the annual event of the KDE community, and this year we are celebrating its 22nd edition. Akademy is a free, non-commercial event for developers, translators, designers, and other contributors meet in one place for talks program, meetings, and coding on the different projects that are part of KDE. Our attendees numbers keep growing year over year.
During 2020 and 2021, Akademy moved to an online model which saw an increase in online engagement during the conference. In 2022 and 2023, we adopted a hybrid model combining online and in-person participation to reach hundreds of attendees worldwide. This approach continued in 2024, setting the stage for an even larger event in 2025. The same model will apply during Akademy 2025, and we expect attendance to grow, making Akademy 2025 a year for collaboration and innovation. This year Akademy promises to be unforgettable!
Who is organizing Akademy?
KDE e.V., the organization supporting the KDE community, is organising Akademy. KDE is a diverse, worldwide Free Software Community dedicated to creating an open and user- friendly computing experience. From file managers, email clients, and text editors to multimedia players and digital graphics tools, KDE applications help users control their digital lives regardless of their background and skills. Always ahead of the curve, KDE is expanding its presence on mobile devices with Plasma Mobile and Kirigami. The KDE Community has also developed a wide range of Android apps, such as Minuet, Marble, KDE Connect, KStars and many more. These apps provide users with a seamless operational experience on smartphones and tablets.
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An international team developing and distributing Open Source software. Our community has developed a wide variety of applications for communication, work, education and entertainment. We have a strong focus on innovative solutions to old and new problems, creating a vibrant, open atmosphere for experimentation.
Talks and the social event will be held on the 6th & 7th.
Workshops, Birds-of-a-Feather (BOFs) meetings, trainings, and unconference sessions will take place on the 8th, 9th, and 11th, with a Day Trip on the 10th.
Join us on the 5th for the welcome event!
There are many hotels and hostels near the venue, below are just a few!
B&B HOTEL Berlin-Tiergarten
Website: https://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotel/berlin-tiergarten
Closest Transit Station: Tiergarten
Distance to Venue: <1km
Hampton by Hilton (Berlin City West)
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/txlbchx-hampton-berlin-city-west/
Closest Transit Station: Savignyplatz
Distance to Venue: ~1km
Read MoreFollowing on from previous years we have the option for buying an official Akademy 2025 T-shirt. As Akademy is hybrid we have two options depending on if you are attending in person or online.
Read MoreYou can attend Akademy online this year. We will be streaming the program on Saturday and Sunday. Unfortunately we will not be able to provide consistent online participation during the BoF and workshop days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Read MoreImportant Information for Akademy 2025 Attendees Survey Please fill in the post conference survey.
Code of Conduct 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. Please read the code of conduct of Akademy.
Read MoreAkademy 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 Technische Universität in Berlin, Germany. The talks will be held on September 6th and 7th. The rest of the week will be dedicated to Birds-of-a-Feather meetings (BoFs), trainings, unconference sessions and workshops.
Read MoreKDE 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 MorePlace: Berlin Date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 Time: 10:00 We're excited to welcome you back to Berlin. Our team has put together a really fun set of activities for the Daytrip!
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