Call for Participation is now open!

Learn about our Call for Participation and how you can become an active part of FOSS Backstage 2026.

We are thrilled to announce that the Call for Participation for the next edition of FOSS Backstage is officially open! From March 16-17, 2026, in Berlin, we will once again bring together the brightest minds in the FOSS community. This is your chance to contribute to the program and share your expertise with fellow open source enthusiasts.

We are looking for talks and ideas that go beyond the surface. We welcome submissions focused on best practices, inspiring new discussions, and innovative projects in the following areas, which form our conference tracks:

Becoming a speaker at FOSS Backstage is a unique opportunity to share your knowledge, gain visibility, and engage directly with the community. Whether you want to give a talk, run a workshop, host a panel, or even present remotely, we encourage you to submit your proposal.

Dawn Wages during her presentation on the main stage

The CfP ends on 27 October 2025, 23:59 CET.

All details, including submission instructions, can be found on our Call for Participation page.

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