Project description:
Organized by FLOSSK, the seventh annual Software Freedom Kosova conference was a major technology event focusing on free and open-source software. SFK16 featured 43 speakers from 18 countries, offering 48 lectures and workshops over three days. The event included a main presentation day and two additional days of hands-on workshops held at ICK and Prishtina Hackerspace. The conference provided a platform for participants to engage with influential tech figures, develop technical skills, and generate new ideas.
Activities:
Held 17 hours of programming across 48 sessions
Organized 8 project demonstration tables
Conducted workshops at ICK, RIT Kosovo, and Prishtina Hackerspace
Featured international and local expert speakers
Beneficiaries:
The beneficiaries of SFK16 included technology enthusiasts, students, and professionals from Kosovo and abroad. The conference helped foster a broader understanding of free and open-source software, supported the development of local talent, and facilitated networking between local businesses, global speakers, and participants.
Partners:
Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MASHT)
Innovation Center Kosovo (ICK)
Prishtina Hackerspace
Project duration:
October 21-23, 2016
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