Qubes OS Summit 2025
About
This three-day event is a gathering of cybersecurity enthusiasts, open-source advocates, and digital privacy experts. Discover the latest advancements in the Qubes OS ecosystem, engage in insightful discussions, and collaborate with like-minded individuals passionate about secure computing. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology and strengthen your commitment to online privacy and security.
Conference format
Qubes OS 2025 Summit is all about flexibility and inclusiveness. We're seeking speakers who can join us physically in Berlin or virtually from anywhere in the world. This hybrid format ensures that the event will be live-streamed, allowing everyone to participate simultaneously, whether they're at the venue or online. Don't miss the chance to be part of this forward-looking conference!
Date
The Qubes OS Summit 2025 will be held from September 26th to 28th, offering three days of intensive exploration into the world of secure computing and digital privacy.
The summit officially starts at 10 AM UTC, but we kindly request that you arrive at the venue by 9:30 AM UTC. This will allow you some extra time to register, network with fellow attendees, and get comfortably settled before the event kicks off.
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Call for Participation
If you are interested in submitting a proposal, we warmly invite you to do so through our dedicated submission portal:
https://cfp.3mdeb.com/qubes-os-summit-2025/cfp
Speaker option: No Recording / No Streaming
In line with Qubes OS community values, we support privacy-respecting speaking conditions. If you wish your talk to remain off the record, you can request a "no recording / no streaming" policy for your session during CfP submission.
This option is supported in our CfP system. Simply check the “No recording/streaming” box when submitting.
All accepted speakers receive free admission to the Qubes OS Summit 2025.
If your proposal is accepted, you will be granted a full conference pass free of charge, no ticket purchase necessary.
Code of Conduct
This event is covered by the Qubes OS Project Code of Conduct. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the event organizers or via email with the CoC team.
Sponsorship
Empower the Qubes OS Summit 2025 with your sponsorship. Make an impact today - schedule a call or contact us via email at events@3mdeb.com.
📄 Download our sponsorship prospectus: link
Stream & How to join?
We encourage the attendees to join the event via the live stream on YouTube - perfect for those who simply wish to listen and follow along, no ticket required. Access to the Jitsi room is mainly for presenters and participants who actively want to engage in the discussion. The Qubes OS Summit Jitsi session will be password-protected and accessible only to those with a registered ticket. If you're planning to just watch, please use the stream.
Virtual Tickets
Participation in this event requires prior registration. All Jitsi participants must obtain a (free) ticket, as the discussion room (Jitsi) will be protected by a password, which will be shared only with registered attendees.
Please note:
Registration is mandatory - without a ticket, you will not be able to join the discussion space.
The stream will remain open to the public, and we strongly encourage most viewers to use the stream unless they intend to actively participate in the conversation.
Only presenters and actively engaged participants should join via Jitsi. All others are welcome to follow the event via the live stream as audience members.
Help us keep the discussion focused, and the experience smooth, by choosing the format that best fits your level of engagement.
Secure Communication
In special cases that require confidentiality, please use the following PGP keys:
By default, the events@3mdeb.com address does not support end-to-end encryption. For sensitive communication, we recommend using secure channels and proper key verification.
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