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Since their inception in 1999, the "Chemnitzer Linux-Tage" (German for "Chemnitz Linux Days") have gained a reputation of being the German FLOSS community event, attracting over 3,500 visitors on a weekend each March to the central lecture hall and seminar building of Chemnitz University of Technology. The Chemnitzer Linux-Tage team organizes this event because they want to introduce people to Linux and Free/Libre Open Source Software, and they thoroughly enjoy organizing such a diverse, popular, and complex event.

An event of this scale would not be possible without the countless volunteers who contribute significantly to its success. The Chemnitzer Linux-Tage are therefore supported by the Chemnitz Linux User Group (CLUG), IN-Chemnitz e.V., the University Computing Center of Chemnitz University of Technology, the Faculty of Computer Science at Chemnitz University of Technology, and, of course, the Event Organization and Merchandising department and the Construction and Technology department of Chemnitz University of Technology.

At Chemnitzer Linux-Tage visitors can expect a varied program of talks/lectures and workshops with over 100 sessions. Since 2009, the talks/lectures have also been streamed live from the lecture halls. Furthermore, "CLT junior", a program specifically tailored to children and young people, aims to foster curiosity and enjoyment of creative activities among the younger generation. The event is rounded off by the opportunity to ask specific questions and engage in lively discussions in the exhibition area, featuring over 50 projects, organizations, and companies.

The Fedora Project usually had a physical booth at Chemnitzer Linux-Tage each year since 2007 (except mainly the years of COVID-19 pandemic). At our booth, we always showcase the latest Fedora release and some of its new features, sometimes even the current pre-release version. Visitors have the opportunity to try Fedora directly at the booth on different systems, ask questions, and connect with existing Fedora contributors and other Fedora users. A poster in the back of the booth, kindly sponsored by the Chemnitzer Linux-Tage, provides an introduction to Fedora, highlights the foundations and innovations of both the project and the distribution, and encourages visitors to contribute to Fedora.

While many visitors are regular users, our presence with a booth still attracts both: Those who are new to Fedora and want to try it for the very first time, and existing Fedora users who have a specific problem but don't know how best to contact the Fedora Project digitally (or simply don't feel comfortable doing so). In direct conversations, we try to help every visitor, whether they have technical questions or are looking for the right contact person within the Fedora Project. Fortunately, some visitors also become active Fedora contributors over time who additionally show up at the booth every year.

When and Where

Booth Personal

We should have 3-4 contributors in order to have always at least 1-2 contributors on the booth. The organizers limit the personal for the booth. But people with an accepted talk get the same!

-- Free entry and catering is limited to this line --

(if the deadline is passed, you can still add yourself but you have to take care by yourself about the entry and social event, sorry)

  • Speakers go here

Accommodation


Name Hotel Room share Booked Comment
Robert Scheck ACHAT Hotel Chemnitz n/a Yes
Raphael Groner Pension n/a Yes Invoice requested, stay till Monday?
Your name Your accomodation Your preference Yes/No Comments?

Speaker

Speaker Topic Status
Your name Your talk =accepted, =rejected

Booth

We can expect from the organizer:

  • Space
  • 3 tables
  • 3 chairs
  • Wireless internet access
  • Electricity up to 600 watts
  • Special poster produced by CLT for us
  • Wall for posters/rollups
  • Optional: Space for flag/banner

What we will bring:

  • Small video projector
  • Swag and stuff
  • TFT plus Raspberry Pi for presentations and as a kiosk system
  • Power cables, power strips, keyboards and mouses
  • (maybe webcam to realize some stream directly from our booth)

Fedora Project Attendees/Visitors

In addition to the people listed as booth personal, the following Fedora Project attendees are also going to visit Chemnitz:

  • Please add your name that we know that you are coming.
  • Your name

  • Just the usual stuff (what's left from other events)

Status

  • 2026-01-06: Booth registration done
  • 2026-02-08: Booth registration pre-confirmed
  • 2026-02-11: OSPO ticket for funding (confidential)
  • 2026-02-11: Badge request submitted
  • 2026-02-12: Mindshare request for support submitted
  • 2026-02-12: Request for Fedora swag submitted

Reports

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Pictures

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