DevConf India is an annual free and open source software developers' conference organized by Red Hat Pvt. Ltd. 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 |  |
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CCU <=> PNQ | hi, en, bn | Mindshare, Council, Badges, Forgejo |
| 2 | Shounak Dey | sdglitched | |
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PNQ <=> PNQ | hi, en, bn | Fedora-Infra, Badges |
| 3 | Yashwanth Rathakrishnan | thisisyaash | |
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CJB <=> PNQ | ta, en | Fedora-Infra, Fedora CommOps, Forgejo |
| 4 | Samyak Jain | jnsamyak | |
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ALG <=> PNQ | hi, en | Fedora Release Engineering, Fedora-Infra, Forgejo |
| 5 | Matthew Miller | mattdm | |
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BOS <=> AMS <=> HYD <=> PNQ | en | Fedora Community History |
Legend
reflects confirmation
reflects ambiguity
reflects rejection
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 | February 13th, 2026 - February 14th, 2026 | 1100IST-1700IST (Day One) and 1100IST-1500IST (Day Two) | Akashdeep Dhar, Samyak Jain, Matthew Miller, Yashwanth Rathakrishnan and Shounak Dey | 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) | Rejected | Rejected | 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 | Rejected | Rejected | 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. |
Not available |
| 4 | 30 Fedora releases in 30 minutes: a look back with lessons for any project | Talk | February 14th, 2026 | 1315IST-1400IST | Matthew Miller | Former Fedora Project Leader Matthew Miller leads a whirlwind tour through the first 35 Fedora releases, drawn from the memories and the mailing list posts of many different Fedora contributors and users. The talk covers both technical direction and community growth over the years. While those particularly interested in Fedora Linux will enjoy the details, the Project's missteps and successes have lessons for everyone. No prior technical or community experience is needed. |
Not available |
| 5 | 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.
Contact
- Akashdeep Dhar - Connect on Fedora Chat using @t0xic0der:fedora.im
- Samyak Jain - Connect on Fedora Chat using @jnsamyak:fedora.im
This section contains the official Fedora Mindshare Committee budget proposal for DevConf India. It is used for the administrative planning and tracking of our event presence, including the proposed budget, actual funds spent, and the final event reports from funded attendees. This information is submitted as part of the formal "Medium Event" review process. The wider community is encouraged to review this section, but please contact the Fedora DevConf India event owners before making any direct edits to the budget tables.
Budget proposal
This table represents the proposed budget to the Fedora Mindshare Committee. Note that once the the amount proposed below is submitted to the Mindshare Committee, the value is final. That is, all travelers will NOT be reimbursed for more than what is proposed below. Remember, it is always better to overestimate and underspend, and not underestimate and overspend.
Please estimate all prices in USD. Use latest market rates for approximate conversions from INR to USD on xe.com.
Travel & Accommodation
| No | Name | FAS | Airfare/Rail ($USD) | Lodging ($USD) | Total ($USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shounak Dey | sdglitched | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| 2 | Yashwanth Rathakrishnan | thisisyaash | $160 | $150 | $310 |
| Total | -- | -- | $360 | $150 | $510 |
Print & swags
We are estimating a maximum of 150 USD to be spent on producing and acquiring swag, stickers, and a tablecloth.
Total
660 USD max.
Budget actuals
The Fedora DevConf India event owners are responsible for maintaining accurate totals in the tables below, but anyone who modifies this table can help the Fedora DevConf India event owners by double-checking the totals column adds correctly after entering their data.
Travel & Accommodation
This table represents the actual budget spent on the event for comparison. The maximum allowed amount here per cell is restricted to be less than or equal to that proposed in the aforementioned table. Please provide the estimates in USD and use recent market rates for the approximate conversions.
| Name | Budgeted Air/Rail/Bus ($USD) | Actual Air/Rail/Bus ($USD) | Budgeted Hotel ($USD) | Actual Hotel ($USD) | Budgeted Total ($USD) | Actual Total ($USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shounak Dey | $200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yashwanth Rathakrishnan | $160 | $145.51 | $150 | $78.03 | $310 | $223.54 |
| Total | $360 | $145.51 | $150 | $78.03 | $510 | $223.54 |
Actual Budget Utilization: ~43.83% ($223.54 spent of $510 budgeted)
Print & swags
This table represents the actual budget spent on the event for comparison. The maximum allowed amount here per cell is restricted to be less than or equal to that proposed in the aforementioned table. Please provide the estimates in USD and use recent market rates for the approximate conversions.
| Particulars | Quantity | Rate ($USD) | Budgeted Amount ($USD) | Actual Expenditure ($USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedora Project Hexagon Stickers Wid. 38mm, Sticker Central, Pune |
1100 | $0.0516 | $150 (Cum.) | $56.76 |
| Delivery Sticker Central, Pune |
1 | $0 | $150 (Cum.) | $0 |
| Fedora Project Themed Clip + Magnet Units Dia. 44mm, Bhai Please, Pune |
500 | $0.12386 | $150 (Cum.) | $61.93 |
| Fedora Project Themed Sippers Cap. 750ml, Bhai Please, Pune |
12 | $2.4867 | $150 (Cum.) | $29.84 |
| Delivery Bhai Please, Pune |
1 | $1.12 | $150 (Cum.) | $1.12 |
| Poster Printing Shriya Stationery & Xerox, Pune |
4 | $0.4425 | $150 (Cum.) | $1.77 |
| TOTAL | $150 | $151.42 |
Actual Budget Utilization: ~100.95% ($151.42 spent of $150 budgeted)
Total
374.96 USD
Actual Budget Utilization: ~56.81% ($374.96 spent of $660 budgeted)
Event Reports
See the Late Event Report Policy for more context on deadlines and requirements for reimbursement by Fedora.
