FOSDEM 2027 Digital Dissident Devroom Call for Participation Announced

FOSDEM 2027 Devroom Call for Participation

The Digital Dissident Devroom at FOSDEM 2027 has opened its call for participation. This devroom invites developers, researchers, and activists to submit proposals for talks centered on creating and improving free software tools that promote digital freedom and resist censorship. The initiative emphasizes building practical solutions for individuals operating under restrictive regimes.

Addressing Digital Censorship and Surveillance

The devroom's core mission is to address the global issues of digital censorship, surveillance, and restricted access to information. It seeks to foster the development of trustworthy and controllable tools for safe communication, truth exposure, and censorship resistance. The focus is on creating a complete chain of tools that can protect users, from censorship circumvention to secure publishing and whistleblowing.

Cross-Project Collaboration for End-to-End Security

Unlike other FOSDEM devrooms that might focus on specific technologies, the Digital Dissident Devroom emphasizes the interconnectedness of various tools required for end-to-end security. It aims to bridge gaps between different projects, such as circumvention, anonymity, messaging, and publishing tools, to ensure that the entire chain of digital defense remains robust and without weak links. This includes considering how tools interact and where potential vulnerabilities might arise, such as fingerprintable circumvention transports or messengers tied to commercial accounts.

Submission Process

Interested participants can submit their talk proposals through FOSDEM’s official CFP portal. The process involves logging in or registering, clicking “Submit a proposal,” filling out the form, and selecting “Digital Dissident” as the track. All submissions are subject to the FOSDEM Code of Conduct.