Akademy
Do you want to host Akademy 2025? Help organize an unforgettable event with the KDE Community and plan [#Akademy2025](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2025)! Gather your team of Free Software enthusiasts and make it happen. Learn more at [https://akademy.kde.org/news/2024-10\_akademy-2025-call-for-hosts/](https://akademy.kde.org/news/2024-10_akademy-2025-call-for-hosts/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
[\#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) thanks our incredible sponsors, dedicated attendees (both in-person and online), the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, the Akademy team, and all the volunteers who made it happen. Stay tuned for more [#Akademy](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy) updates at [https://akademy.kde.org/](https://akademy.kde.org/)! [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Kick off your day with a BoF at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Check out what BoFs are planned. Visit: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
[\#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) report: What happened during the Akademy of many changes. We are wrapping up Akademy 2024 today, so no better moment to look back at all the new stuff the KDE Community came up with during the event. Discover the new KDE Linux, the overhauled looks coming to Plasma and KDE's apps, what the community as a whole will focus on next, and our renewed commitment to save the world. [https://akademy.kde.org/news/2024-09\_akademy-2024-report/](https://akademy.kde.org/news/2024-09_akademy-2024-report/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
[\#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) attendees took a break from BoFs and went to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber! [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Good morning from [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! BoFs and training begin today. For more information about the program, visit [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
What an unforgettable two days at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Thanks to our sponsors, attendees, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, the Akademy Team, and all the volunteers for making it a success. Starting tomorrow, we'll be hosting BoFs and training sessions, so keep joining us! [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Join Neofytos Kolokotronis for ‘Building Culture: It Starts at Onboarding and Never Ends’ at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024). Register here: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Join Aleix Pol as he delves into ‘Embedded Linux Is a Glorious Lie’ at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024). Complete program: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program) Register here: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Join us for our second keynote at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Hear from David Schlangen, Eike Hein, and Lydia Pintscher as they discuss ‘Towards a Pragmatic Understanding of Large Language Models’. Register and join online: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Join us for ‘An Operating System of Our Own’ at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Harald Sitter will look at existing endeavors, what we can learn from them, and where the industry is moving as a whole. Register: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Join David Edmundson for ‘Adapt or Die: How New Linux Packaging Approaches Affect Wider KDE’ at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024). Check out the complete program at [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
[\#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) is happening now! Join us via the live stream and be a part of the discussions and planning for the future of the KDE Community. Day 1 - Room 1: [https://tube.kockatoo.org/w/uGuq8ETqeo2hLNsT5brfJd](https://tube.kockatoo.org/w/uGuq8ETqeo2hLNsT5brfJd) Day 1 - Room 2: [https://tube.kockatoo.org/w/8irMFuuNuib3dqi2kr3pxd](https://tube.kockatoo.org/w/8irMFuuNuib3dqi2kr3pxd) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Join Carl Schwan, Cornelius Schumacher, Lydia Pintscher, and Nate Graham at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) as they discuss 2 years of progress on the KDE Goals. Lydia Pintscher will also reveal the new KDE Goals. Program: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program) Register: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Don’t miss the first keynote at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Join Joanna Murzyn and explore how the hackers’ ethos—defined by open knowledge sharing, bold experimentation, and collective problem-solving—shapes the future. Register and join online: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Good morning! [\#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) is starting today. Are you ready to join us? Check out the complete program here: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program) Register now and be part of the action: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Are you attending the Welcome Party today? Don’t forget to capture your favorite moments at Akademy 2024! Tag us or use [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) to share your memories. Get more details about the Welcome Party here: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/welcomeevent/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/welcomeevent/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
The Qt Contributor Summit 2024 is happening today and tomorrow in Würzburg! Immediately after, [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) kicks off this Saturday! More info here: [https://wiki.qt.io/Qt\_Contributor\_Summit\_2024](https://wiki.qt.io/Qt_Contributor_Summit_2024) [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Join us for the social event at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) this Sunday, Sept 8th, at Waldschänke Dornheim! It’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with fellow attendees after the sessions. More information here: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/social-event/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/social-event/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Welcome [@slimbook](https://linuxrocks.online/@slimbook) as a Bronze sponsor for [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Their partnership plays a key role in the success of Akademy. Check out all our amazing sponsors at [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
What's in the case? [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/) [\#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Big updates coming at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Join us for 3 KDE Goals-related sessions and become part of the future of KDE: 📝 Wrap-up talk on current goals 🎯 Announcement of the 3 new goals 🤝 KDE Goals BoFs Curious about the KDE Goals journey? More here: [https://blogs.kde.org/2024/08/26/kde-goals-our-cumulative-culture/](https://blogs.kde.org/2024/08/26/kde-goals-our-cumulative-culture/) Akademy program: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
We have [@codethink](https://social.codethink.co.uk/@codethink) onboard as a Supporter sponsor for [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! We appreciate their support and contribution in making Akademy possible. Head over to [http://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/](http://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/) to discover all our sponsors. [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Join us at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) on Monday, 9 September for the 'KDE Stack Overview' training with Kevin Ottens! Explore KDE Frameworks, Plasma, and more. Perfect for KDE and Qt developers curious about what KDE has to offer. Registration: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/) Full Program: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Extenly has joined us as a Supporter sponsor of [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024). Their support is crucial to the success of Akademy. Learn more about all our sponsors at [http://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/](http://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/). [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Towards a Pragmatic Understanding of Large Language Models Join David Schlangen at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) as he explores how LLMs can be transformed into useful system components, followed by a panel discussion with Eike Hein. Register: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/) Full Program: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Welcome enioka Haute Couture as a Supporter sponsor for [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Their contribution helps ensure the success of this year's event. Discover all our sponsors at [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Only Hackers will Survive! Join us at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) for Joanna Murzyn’s keynote on how the hacker ethos—open sharing, daring experiments, and teamwork—can tackle global resource challenges. Registration: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/) Full Program: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Looking forward to [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)? Join us at the Welcome Event on Friday, 6 September at Wohnzimmer Bar Würzburg. Connect with fellow community members and enjoy a great evening together! For more information, visit [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/welcome-event/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/welcome-event/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
For [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024), [@kdab](https://techhub.social/@kdab) has joined us as a Bronze sponsor, bringing their expertise and support to the KDE community. We are grateful for their contribution to making Akademy a success. Don't forget to check out all our sponsors at [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Get ready for the [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) BoFs! Visit [https://community.kde.org/Akademy/2024#Birds\_of\_a\_Feather\_(BoF)\_sessions,\_workshops,\_and\_meetings](https://community.kde.org/Akademy/2024#Birds_of_a_Feather_(BoF)_sessions,_workshops,_and_meetings) to reserve your slot by editing the wiki and connecting with others in the KDE community. [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
In more Goals/Akademy2024 news: At [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) we'll be reviewing 2 years of progress on accessibility, sustainability, and process improvements, and then reveal the new KDE Goals. Check out the full program: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/) And the window to contribute to KDE Goal proposals is closing fast! Only 3 more days to post your suggestions: [https://phabricator.kde.org/tag/goal\_setting\_2024/](https://phabricator.kde.org/tag/goal_setting_2024/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Happening today! Join Aleix Pol for "Making a Difference: How to contribute and jump start your career in Free Software with the KDE Community." Learn how to get involved, grow your skills, and advance your career in free software. Join the workshop online: [https://meet.kde.org/b/lyd-vjd-rrs-oww](https://meet.kde.org/b/lyd-vjd-rrs-oww) You can also join us at [https://tube.kockatoo.org/w/op6JnEknfotW9QnQFginJp](https://tube.kockatoo.org/w/op6JnEknfotW9QnQFginJp) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Welcoming [@opensuse](https://fosstodon.org/@opensuse) as a Bronze sponsor for [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Their invaluable support contributes greatly to the success of Akademy. Check out all our sponsors at akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/ [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Orders for the [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) T-shirt for online attendees are now open! The deadline for in-person attendees has been extended to 11 August. For more details, visit [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/tshirt/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/tshirt/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Join Ulf Hermann for "QML in Qt6" at [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024). Learn how to improve your projects performance and maintainability, and find out about QML advancements since Qt5, the new tooling, and KDE's feature wishes. Complete program: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/program/) Register here: [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/register/) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Welcome [@ubuntu](https://ubuntu.social/@ubuntu) as a Silver sponsor for [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Their ongoing support and dedication to Akademy is truly appreciated. Discover all our amazing sponsors at akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/ [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Make a difference in Free Software! Join us online on 10 August 2024 at 4:00 pm CEST for a workshop with Aleix Pol. Learn how to contribute to the KDE Community, develop your skills, and explore career growth. No registration is required, just join online: [https://meet.kde.org/b/lyd-vjd-rrs-oww](https://meet.kde.org/b/lyd-vjd-rrs-oww) [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Only 3 days left to grab your exclusive [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024) t-shirts for in-person collection in Würzburg! Orders close on 31 July 2024. [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/tshirt/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/tshirt/) Online orders will be announced soon. [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)
Welcome Qt Group as a Platinum sponsor for [#Akademy2024](https://floss.social/tags/Akademy2024)! Their generous support is vital to our event's success. Check out all our amazing sponsors at [https://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/](https://akademy.kde.org/2024/sponsors/) Thank you for your incredible support! [@akademy@lemmy.kde.social](https://lemmy.kde.social/c/akademy)