SFSCON

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.

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SFSCON 2026

Theme of the Year: Digital Sovereignty

CALL4SPEAKERS CLOSED: THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

The Call4Speakers submission phase has officially ended on June 30th, 2026.
We received an overwhelming number of proposals. Thank you for your participation! Our committee will now review them between July and August. The first results will be announced in September and all speakers will be notified accordingly. Stay tuned for updates!

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As well as being an opportunity to learn more and keep up-to-date with topics related to the use of Free Software, the South Tyrol Free Software Conference also offers companies in the sector an important opportunity for networking and the chance to increase their visibility.

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24H HACKING

NOI HACKATHON SFSCON Edition

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.

PLAYGROUND OF FREE INNOVATION

HACKING VILLAGE

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.

Community gatherings

CRANE HALL BOF MEETINGS

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.

LEARN BY DOING

WORKSHOPS @ SFSCON 2026

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.

DISCOVER NOI TECHPARK

NOI PUBLIC TOUR

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.