Do you feel the sweet mood that’s coming? It’s the FOSDEM getting closer! We can’t wait to meet you, our lovely community, in person again. Let’s take a look at what’s in the plan.
Our team, grown larger since last year, will arrive in Brussels from all the different directions on Wednesday and Thursday. Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you want to meet and discuss new features or anything else Weblate. Here’s the form to let us know, and we are on Mastodon as well, so you can catch us easily during the Brussels days.
The first event planned is our annual informal meetup, which we moved to the city center this year, so it’s more accessible for everyone. Come to say hi to the BrewDog Bruxelles on Friday, 31st January, between 18:30 and 21:30. Please let us know you’re coming in this form, so we count with you. We can’t wait to meet you — over some fair food and beer, water, lemonade, or any other drink of your choice. Coming in even numbers or quite starving seems reasonable, BrewDog's bundles are described in the link in the form. This meeting is purely informal, focused on sharing a smile and chatting about anything. We will have some swag to share with you as well. If we feel chatty, we can stay longer. But not too long; the next event happens right in the morning!
Getting the Université Libre de Bruxelles campus buzzing on Saturday morning with that fantastic libre, positive energy will be partially on us this year. Weblate Birds of a Feather will find their nest very early this year — in the track A on Saturday at 10:00 in the room AW1.121. This is an on-campus community meeting to talk Weblate, gather feedback, and plan. There is no Weblate talk planned this year as the Translations devroom won’t happen. Let’s see what we can do in 2026.
No time on Friday evening or Saturday morning? Don’t you worry! You are welcome to come to our stand and chat with us there! Yes, Weblate will have a stand on FOSDEM for the first time in its history; well, sort of. We will join the table of our kind friends from the LibreOffice Community on the K building’s ground floor. Stop by on the way to check your coat or refill your water bottle! Weblate team members will rotate there, so there should be someone at all times on both days. Aaand splendid new stickers await!
Now that the stand share is announced, more plans or changes can still happen later, so come back here and see the latest news and edits. We will also toot about our FOSDEM plan and experience on our Mastodon account with #Weblate and #YourSoftwareYourLanguage, and you are welcome to use the long hashtag as well. :)
If this is going to be your first FOSDEM, give a read to this proofed by years and well-thought guide from Marcin! See you soon!
Enjoy a pleasant FOSDEM 2025!
