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.
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.
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Make the most of your SFSCON experience! Discover our Side Events, join hands-on Workshops and connect with the community through BOF Meetings.
Impact Hub Trentino, Trento | 11 November 2026 | 20:15–23:45
An evening about open source communities, collaboration and the Fediverse, exploring what makes communities thrive and how more open and independent digital ecosystems can grow, with talks by Florian Effenberger and Filippo Della Bianca. The event will be held partly in English and partly in Italian.
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 | 12:00 - 17:30
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.
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.
Crane Hall | 13–14 November 2026 → NOISE | until 19 December 2026
Discover 15 selected works exploring source code as historical testimony, a mirror of society and a cultural artefact. Presented by Software Heritage, with support from Inria and UNESCO.
Auditorium (A2) | 13th November 2026 | 11:30-13:30
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.
Crane Hall – Workshop A | 13th November 2026 | 13:00
Starting with a live demonstration of Fraunhofer Italia’s Unitree G1, this session explores the challenges of free and open-source software and open hardware in autonomous robotics. Bringing together research, industry and legal perspectives, the discussion will address key questions around access, control, AI, ownership and responsibility, and what it would take to build truly open robotic platforms.
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.
Auditorium (A2) | 13th November 2026 | 14:30 & 16:30
Take a Linux Professional Institute certification exam free of charge during SFSCON 2026. Two paper-based exam sessions will be available. A wide range of LPI exams will be available, from Linux Essentials to professional-level LPIC certifications. Advance registration is required and places are limited.
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.
1:1 meetings are back! Meet potential partners face-to-face in focused 20-minute B2B meetings designed to spark new projects, business opportunities and collaborations. Expand your network, exchange ideas and turn new connections into concrete opportunities.
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.
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.
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.
Two hands-on robotics workshops organised in collaboration with FUSS, dedicated to children and young people of different ages. 09:00–10:30 | For children aged 8–10 (primary school) & 10:45–12:15 | For children aged 11–14 (lower secondary school). The event will be held in Italian, with support for English and German. Supported by FUSS.
For the first time, Digital Independence Day comes to Italy at SFSCON, presenting practical alternatives to centralised and proprietary digital platforms. In partnership with Digital Independence Day and Fedimedia Italia.
Crane Hall – Workshop B | 14th November 2026 | 09:20–10:40
A hands-on workshop to give decommissioned PCs a second life with GNU/Linux and the FUSS distribution, reducing e-waste and promoting digital inclusion. No technical background is required and the refurbished computers will be donated to participants. Supported by: FUSS & PC Doktor Bozen
The annual gathering of the FSFE Italian Community returns to SFSCON for an afternoon of discussion, exchange and community planning around Free Software. The event will be held in Italian and is also available online. Supported by: FSFE – Free Software Foundation Europe
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