DevConf.IN is an annual free and open source software developers' conference organised by Red Hat Private Limited India. It aims to bring together free and open source software enthusiasts, developers, sysadmins, contributors and technologists for talks, workshops, panel discussions, hackathons and other activities. This time around, the conference covers a broad range of topics, including cloud & platform technologies, AI & data science, emerging technologies, cyber security, UX/design engineering and a general "open track" for community / open-source oriented talks. All sessions default to English and the event emphasises an inclusive, respectful community environment, including a code of conduct.
Location
MIT World Peace University
Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra
India
- Geolocation on Google Maps can be found here
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QfU8y2U8EBqhRNaM6 - Geolocation on OpenStreetMap can be found here
https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/218691367#map=18/18.518931/73.816018&layers=T
Timeline
Day one - 13th February 2026
Day two - 14th February 2026
Presence
Are you a contributing member to Fedora Project attending DevConf.IN 2026 in person? Introduce yourself to the listing table and utilise the comments column to specify your current role in the community, for notifying your presence only and not for budgetting.
| No | Name | FAS | Fri, 13 Feb 💀 | Sat, 14 Feb ❤ | Travel itinerary | Languages | Topics |
| 1 | Akashdeep Dhar | t0xic0der |  |
|
CCU <=> PNQ | hi, en, bn | Mindshare, Council, Badges, Forgejo |
| 2 | Shounak Dey | sdglitched | |
|
PNQ <=> PNQ | hi, en, bn | Fedora-Infra, Badges |
| 3 | Yashwanth Rathakrishnan | thisisyaash | |
|
CJB <=> PNQ | ta, en | Fedora-Infra, Fedora CommOps, Forgejo |
| 4 | Samyak Jain | jnsamyak | |
|
ALG <=> PNQ | hi, en | Fedora Release Engineering, Fedora-Infra, Forgejo |
| 5 | Matthew Miller | mattdm | |
|
BOS <=> AMS <=> HYD <=> PNQ | en | Fedora Community History |
Legend
reflects confirmation
reflects ambiguity
reflects rejection
Budgetting
Proposal
Logistics
This table represents the proposed budget for the Fedora Mindshare committee. Please note that the estimates provided here are finalised and no reimbursement beyond the proposed estimate would be provided. Please provide the estimates in USD and use recent market rates for the approximate conversions.
| No | Name | FAS | Airfare/Rail ($USD) | Lodging ($USD) | Total ($USD) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shounak Dey | sdglitched | $200 | $0 | $200 | TBD |
| 2 | Yashwanth Rathakrishnan | thisisyaash | $160 | $150 | $310 | TBD |
| Total | -- | -- | $360 | $150 | $510 | TBD |
Swagpacks and tableclothes
We are estimating a maximum of 150 USD to be spent on producing and acquiring swagpacks and tableclothes.
Total
660 USD max.
Actuals
Logistics
This table represents the actual budget spent on the event for comparison. The maximum allowed amount here per cell is restricted to be less than or equal to that proposed in the aforementioned table. Please provide the estimates in USD and use recent market rates for the approximate conversions.
| No | Name | FAS | Airfare/Rail ($USD) | Lodging ($USD) | Total ($USD) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shounak Dey | sdglitched | TBD | $0 | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Yashwanth Rathakrishnan | thisisyaash | TBD | $0 | TBD | TBD |
| Total | -- | -- | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
¹ — Taxi, meals, visas, travel insurance, other minor incidentals.
Swagpacks and tableclothes
To be populated once the event is through.
Activities
The following is a list of activities, including but not limited to booth presences, short talks, long presentations, group discussions organised by the community members of the Fedora Project in DevConf.IN 2026. Please list your activities here with the associated details to make them discoverable around other fellow contributors.
| No | Name | Type | Date | Time (IST) | Speaker | Description | URL |
| 1 | Fedora Project Community Corner | Booth | TBA | TBA | Akashdeep Dhar, Samyak Jain | The Fedora Project booth will demonstrate the latest developments in the Fedora Project ecosystem, including recent infrastructure improvements, package management innovations, contributor community initiatives and steadfast distribution development. Attendees can explore hands-on demonstrations of Fedora Linux across various devices and connect with Fedora Project community members. We will highlight Fedora Project's role as a proving ground for decisions and innovation accessible to everyone that eventually shape enterprise distributions (like CentOS Stream, Red Hat Enterprise Linux etc.) of the future, in the free and open source software environment. | https://pretalx.devconf.info/devconf-in-2026/talk/review/TQCSCVR93QHVNXXNYSUMGUVMPRAFUGEJ |
| 2 | New House, New Rules: From Building Fedora Forge to Fixing Longstanding Painpoints | Talk (45 minutes) | TBA | TBA | Akashdeep Dhar | Fedora Project is undergoing significant infrastructure changes that affect everyone from distribution users to individual contributors - that is migrating from Pagure to Forgejo as its primary Git forge for both source code and package sources. Our talk chronicles the journey from the early days of collective debating between GitLab and Forgejo with Fedora Council, through the ongoing migration of thousands of repositories with Fedora Infrastructure. While the initiative began due to the need to move away from Pagure, it gradually evolved into one that also aimed at fixing the long-standing pain points faced with workflows. We got the opportunity to streamline the processes that made sense about a decade back and have since then, slowly started getting in the way of contribution. This also allowed us to contribute back to the Forgejo upstream with the features that would end up benefitting all. Our findings serve as a blueprint for other distribution maintainers facing similar infrastructure decisions with maintaining their collaborative applications and services. They can take advantage of Fedora Project's learnings on building compatibility bridges, CI/CD workflow modernization, granular permission models, existing toolchain integration and comprehensive documentation - to ensure a sustainable approach to their significant infrastructure changes. |
https://pretalx.devconf.info/devconf-in-2026/talk/review/WUPABAFDPEPJ9MDRDR3JPVDD8CU9FNXL |
| 3 | Demystifying the Fedora Release Process | Talk | TBA | TBA | Samyak Jain | In this presentation, we will delve into the intricate world of the Fedora release process, examining it through the lens of a newcomer. With a focus on clarity and accessibility, we will unravel the inner workings of the release process, providing a comprehensive understanding of its various stages and the role of the release engineering team.
Our exploration will encompass the fundamental steps involved in bringing a Fedora release to fruition. From the initial planning and development phases to the rigorous testing and validation procedures, we will uncover the meticulous efforts that go into ensuring a seamless and reliable release. Furthermore, we will highlight how changes are incorporated into the release process. By shedding light on the evaluation and integration procedures, we aim to demystify the journey of a change from conception to implementation, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the process. By attending this session, participants will gain valuable insights into the Fedora release process from a newbie perspective. Whether you are an aspiring contributor or simply curious about the inner workings of this esteemed distribution, this talk will provide you with a solid foundation to engage with the Fedora community and contribute to its ongoing success. Join us as we demystify the Fedora release process, illuminating its stages, intricacies, and opportunities for improvement. || TBA | |
| 4 | NAME | TYPE | DATE | TIME | USERNAME | DESCRIPTION | LINK |
Booth Staffing
Please use the logistics spreadsheet here to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XKsJ3clQ6YzlpwF6BKPwt43m9nzEErIygN11Zc4ExuM/edit?usp=sharing to assign yourself a slot for volunteering.
Rationale
DevConf.IN 2026 presents a strong opportunity for the Fedora Project community to reinforce and expand its presence across the APAC region, with the utilisation of India as a strategic launchpoint into further eastern parts of the globe. India, being one of the fastest growing hubs for free and open source software adoption and contribution, and Pune, having a major concentration of prestigious educational institutions, the location play a strategically critical role in the global open source contributors network. A renewed Fedora Project presence during an in-person conference helps significantly lower the barrier to entry for local contributors by enabling direct engagement with existing contributors, regardless of which means of contribution folks might be interested in.
DevConf.IN organisers have thankfully provided us with the space to introduce attendees to the four foundations of the Fedora Project, interaction with the community governance, and pathways to begin contribution, thus helping us with our goal of onboarding and retaining contributors in the long run. The strategic placement also takes advantage of the presence of local Red Hat establishments - a bunch of which actively contribute to the development, testing, translation, designing and documentation of Fedora Linux releases. Along with the regulars around the Fedora Project, we can tap into their helping hands to help represent the community there to potentially onboard a wide populace of college-going students who visit DevConf.IN to learn more about free and open source software.
Goals
Fedora Project 2028 Strategy
- Find it, use it, change it: Linux accessibility (Fedora Docs, Fedora Linux, release engineering tools).
- Be a mentor, have a mentor: Empower a culture of mentoring in Fedora and scale it.
- Release stories: Fedora releases should have a story behind changes in each release.
- Open collaboration: More partnership with peer communities and upstream projects.
Freedom, Friends, Features, First
- Freedom: We are dedicated to free software and content. (🔗 more)
- Friends: We are a strong, caring community. (🔗 more)
- Features: We care about excellent software. (🔗 more)
- First: We are committed to innovation. (🔗 more)
What's New with Fedora Linux 43?
TBD.
Contact
- Akashdeep Dhar - Connect on Fedora Chat using @t0xic0der:fedora.im
- Samyak Jain - Connect on Fedora Chat using @jnsamyak:fedora.im
