# Free and Open Source Software Conference

- Dates: 15 August 2026 to 16 August 2026
- Location: Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University, Sankt Augustin, Germany
- Organiser: Fachbereich Informatik der Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg mit Hilfe des FrOSCon e.V.
- Industry: Developer & Engineering
- Expected attendance: 265

## About

The Free and Open Source Software Conference (FrOSCon) focuses on Free Software and Open Source topics. It offers a program with talks, workshops, and an exhibition for visitors of all ages who use, want to learn about, or develop Free Software.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://froscon.org/)
- [Agenda](https://programm.froscon.org/froscon2026/schedule/)
- [Call for speakers](https://froscon.org/cfp/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Open Source
- IT & Technology
- Computer & Gadgets

## Speakers

- Aleix Pol

## Sponsors and partners

- B1 Systems GmbH
- Qvest Digital AG
- DAASI International
- Flying Circus Internet Operations GmbH
- H2 invent GmbH
- ownCloud GmbH
- PlusServer GmbH
- Schwarz Digits KG
- Taler Systems SA
- Deutsche Welle
- Icinga GmbH
- Linux Professional Institute Inc

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Regina**: 460 m from the venue, 81 Markt, Sankt Augustin, 53757
- **Das Augustin**: 920 m from the venue, 8 Uhlandstraße, Sankt Augustin, 53757
  - [Hotel website](https://www.dasaugustin.de/)
  - Phone: +49 2241 92880
- **Zum Laternchen**: guest house, 1.6 km from the venue, 63 Alte Heerstraße, Sankt Augustin, 53757
  - [Hotel website](http://www.zum-laternchen.de/)
  - Phone: +49 2241 338614
- **GZ Hotel**: 1.8 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://gz-hotel.de/)
  - Phone: +49 2241 2503990

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #opensource

- [2025 - Decentralising Freedom: Open Source for Sovereignty](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApLjFlCuOGk)
  - 2025 - Decentralising Freedom: Open Source for Sovereignty Free and Open Source Software Conference (FrOSCon) e.V. 5.59K subscribers 12 Share

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