Akademy

The Akademy 2026 Program is now live!

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The Akademy 2026 Program is now live!

This year’s Akademy will take place in Graz, hosted at the Graz University of Technology, both in person and online.

Akademy starts with a welcome event on Friday, 18 September, followed by two full days of talks on Saturday, 19 and Sunday, 20 September, then four days of dedicated BoFs, workshops, meetings, and training from Monday, 21, through Thursday, 24 September. Expect a community day trip midweek.

The schedule highlights:

Talks covering What's coming up in Qt, KDE Linux at 2, Beauty in Code, and many more.
More in-depth sessions on An Agency, A Need of Sovereignty, and KDE's Will to Conquer the Enterprise, Goals wrap-up and reveal of new goals, Are we really doing to use the same Desktop UX forever? and beyond.
Community-driven workshops and BoFs cultivate collaboration and project momentum throughout the week.

This hybrid event model continues to grow, embracing both onsite attendance and remote participation, allowing contributors from around the globe to connect and engage.

Venue & Registration Details:

Venue: Graz University of Technology
In-person + Online: 19–24 September (with the welcome event on 18 September).
Registration is open and free!
You can explore the full program on Akademy’s website. Stay tuned for our keynote announcement!

Akademy 2026 Call for Proposals is Now Open

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:04:55 +0000

Akademy 2026: Call for Participation

Akademy 2026 will be a hybrid event held simultaneously in Graz, Austria, and online. The Call for Participation is open! Send us your talk ideas and abstracts.

Why talk at #Akademy2026

Akademy attracts artists, designers, developers, translators, users, writers, companies, public institutions and many other KDE friends and contributors. We celebrate the achievements and help determine the direction for the next year. We all meet together to discuss and plan the future of the Community and the technology we build. You will meet people who are receptive to your ideas and can help you with their skills and experience. You will get an opportunity to present your application, share ideas and best practices, or gain new contributors. These sessions offer the opportunity to gain support and make your plans for your project become a reality.

How to get started

Do not worry about details or slides right now. Just think of an idea and submit some basic details about your talk. You can edit your abstract after the initial submission. All topics relevant to the KDE Community are welcome. Here are a few ideas to get you started on your proposal:

How KDE can empower building robust communities in changing political climates
Work towards KDE's goals: Streamlined Application Development Experience, We care about your Input, and KDE Needs You
Giving people more digital freedom, sovereignty, and autonomy with KDE software
Advice on how to participate for new users, intermediates and experts
New developments/plans for KDE Frameworks, Plasma, Applications and other projects
30 years of KDE: achievements, highlights, and what’s next
Anything else that might interest an audience of long-time, new, and potential KDE contributors!

To get an idea of talks that were accepted, check out the program from previous years: 2025 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017.

For more details and information, visit Call for Participation.

Akademy 2026: Registration Now Open

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:12:13 +0000

Akademy 2026: Registration

Akademy 2026 will be a hybrid event held simultaneously in Graz, Austria, and Online.

Hundreds of participants from the global KDE community, the wider free and open source software community, local organisations and software companies will gather at this year's Akademy 2026 conference. The event will take place in Graz and Online from Saturday, 19 September to Thursday, 24 September.

KDE developers, artists, designers, translators, users, writers, sponsors and supporters worldwide will meet face-to-face to discuss key technology issues, explore new ideas and strengthen KDE's innovative and dynamic culture.

Register now and join us for engaging talks, workshops, BoFs and coding sessions. Collaborate with your fellow KDE contributors to fix bugs, pioneer new features and immerse yourself in the world of open source.

For more information about the conference, visit the Akademy 2026 website.

Akademy 2026 - Celebrating KDE’s 30th Anniversary in Graz

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:21:49 +0000

Akademy 2026 will be a special edition, marking the 30th anniversary of KDE! This milestone event will take place in Graz, Austria.

This birthday edition of Akademy will continue to bring together contributors, users, partners, and friends of KDE to reflect on three decades of collaboration, innovation, community growth, and commitment to Free Software. Just like previous years, Akademy 2026 will be a hybrid event, offering both on-site and online participation.

We will be announcing the exact dates soon. Until then, follow us on Mastodon and Lemmy for the latest Akademy updates!

About Graz

Graz is the second-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Styria. Known for its well-preserved old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Graz offers a blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy. The city is home to numerous cultural attractions, including the iconic Schlossberg with its clock tower, the Kunsthaus Graz, and the Murinsel, a unique architectural feature on the River Mur. Graz is also renowned for its educational institutions, particularly the University of Graz and the Graz University of Technology, making it a hub for innovation and research. The city's lively atmosphere, beautiful parks, and rich culinary scene make it an ideal destination for both leisure and professional visits.

About Akademy

For most of the year, KDE, one of the largest free and open software communities in the world, works online communicating over email, instant messaging, video-conferencing, forums and mailing lists. Akademy provides all KDE contributors with the opportunity to meet in person to foster social bonds, work on concrete technology issues, discuss new ideas, and reinforce the innovative, dynamic culture of KDE. Akademy brings together artists, designers, developers, translators, users, writers, sponsors and many other types of KDE contributors to celebrate the achievements of the past year and help determine the direction for the next year. Hands-on sessions offer the opportunity for intense work, bringing those plans to reality. The KDE community also welcomes companies building on KDE technology to Akademy, as well as those who are looking for opportunities.