Community Events

FOSS4G Hiroshima 2026 is inviting applications for community events to be held during and around the conference period.

Community events are organized and run by individual communities. They are intended to provide opportunities for participants to connect, share knowledge, and engage with one another. Possible formats include meetups, study sessions, social gatherings, and other community-led activities.

The organizing team will review submitted information and, where appropriate, help promote events through the official website and provide support with venue coordination.

When to Hold a Community Event

Community events may be held during the FOSS4G Hiroshima 2026 conference period, as well as on the days before or after it. In particular, the following time slots are likely to work well, as they are less likely to overlap with the main conference program:

• Mornings during the workshop period (Aug 30–31)
• Evenings during the workshop period (Aug 30–31)
• Mornings during the main conference period (Sep 1–3)
• Open slots during the main conference period
• During the community sprint period (Sep 4–5)

Events may also be held outside these suggested times. If you have a preferred date or time, please include it in the application form below.

Venue

In principle, each community is expected to arrange its own venue. However, if you would like to hold your event at the Hiroshima International Conference Center, the main venue of FOSS4G Hiroshima 2026, the organizing team may be able to assist with venue coordination.

If your venue is not yet decided, or if you would like to request a space at the Hiroshima International Conference Center, please indicate this in the application form.

How to Apply

If you would like your community event to be listed and announced as part of FOSS4G Hiroshima 2026, please complete the application form below.