The South Tyrol Free Software Conference, SFSCON, is one of Europe’s most established annual conferences on Free Software. SFSCON promotes the use of Free Software in digital infrastructures as a tool to achieve greater innovation and competitiveness. Here decision-makers and developers meet, learn and get inspired.
Theme of the Year: Digital Sovereignty
LATEST UPDATE: REGISTRATION OPEN, PROGRAMME FINALISATION
Registration is now open!
We are currently finalising the SFSCON 2026 programme following the completion of the speaker selection process. Please note that the programme is subject to change and will be continuously updated until the conference begins. All times are expressed in Central European Time (CET), UTC+01:00.
Reminder
The Call4BOFs is open until the end of September!
Seminar 2 | 12th November 2026 | 08:30–18:30
A full day of talks dedicated to usability, user experience and responsible technology, exploring this year’s theme “Hallucination Interpretation. Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI” and how design can contribute to more sustainable and ethical interactions with AI.
Auditorium (A2) | 12th November 2026
The first day of the Stati Generali dell’Open Source brings together the Italian open source ecosystem for an afternoon dedicated to digital sovereignty. Inspirational keynotes are followed by an unconference, creating an open space to exchange ideas, experiences and concrete proposals.
The event will be held in Italian.
Crane Hall | 13th–14th November 2026
The Hacking Village is the interactive playground of SFSCON. Explore exhibitions, demos and showcases that bring research, free software and robotics to life and meet the communities shaping tomorrow’s open future.
Auditorium (A2) | 13th November 2026
Following the discussions and ideas developed during the first day, the Stati Generali dell’Open Source continue within SFSCON. A dedicated working session will turn the main insights into the key pillars of the first programme manifesto on open source and digital sovereignty.
The event will be held in Italian.
NOI Techpark | 13th November 2026 | 14:30–18:30
A hands-on workshop exploring “Hallucination Interpretation. Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI” through a practical and collaborative format focused on usability, user experience and responsible approaches to AI.
NOISE | 13th-14th November 2026
2 days, 24 hours, different topics to work on, one jury and amazing prizes.
Inventors and creative people: developers, designers, data experts, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts. We welcome different ideas, backgrounds and competences.
Crane Hall | 13th–14th November 2026
Birds of a Feather meetings are informal gatherings where communities meet to discuss, share knowledge and connect around topics of common interest. An open and simple format to spark conversations and collaboration.
Crane Hall | 13th–14th November 2026
From AI and mobile development to augmented reality, education and sustainability, SFSCON workshops offer hands-on learning, direct exchange with experts and a deep dive into the FOSS ecosystem. Practical sessions, creative collaboration and open knowledge sharing for everyone eager to learn by doing.
NOI Techpark | 13th–14th November 2026
Curious about what goes on at NOI Techpark and what drives us? Discover South Tyrol’s innovation district: a dynamic campus where companies, research institutes and universities collaborate for sustainable progress, inspired by the Nature of Innovation.
The conference will be held at the NOI Techpark in Bolzano/Bozen (Italy). Welcome to the growing innovation district of South Tyrol.
A. Volta-Str., 13/A – 39100 Italy Bolzano | Bozen
T. +39 0471 066675 – E. info@sfscon.it
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