Frequently Asked Questions
CFP
Q: When will the CFP open?
The CFP has closed. Please keep an eye on our news page or subscribe to our rss feed.
Visiting and videos
Q: In what timezone are you?
The conference is in Brussels time, which is CET (UTC + 1).
Q: I need a formal invitation for a VISA request
For legal reasons, the FOSDEM organization can only issue such letters of invitation to “main track” speakers for whom we also make travel and hotel arrangements.
If you are attending FOSDEM as part of your involvement with a project represented at our conference, we recommend you get in touch with someone you know locally who is involved in the project and ask them to invite you.
For information regarding Belgian visa requirements, we refer you to the website of the Belgian ministry of foreign affairs.
Q: Where can I watch the talks?
All talks can be watched from our website. Go to schedule, find the topic you are interested in, click on the Watch the live stream-link and enjoy the presentation.
Q: Are talk recordings available?
All talk recordings will be made available on video.fosdem.org/2024 as soon as the presenter reviewed the contents to make sure the recording is correct.
This will usually take a few days to a few weeks, check video.fosdem.org/2024 for updates!
Q: Is there a job corner?
Yes! Visit the H building to see the job corner.
Registration
Q: I plan on visiting FOSDEM, where can I register?
No registration is required.
Q: How much does a entry ticket for FOSDEM cost?
Attendance is free, including access to all talks and facilities.
Q: If entrance to FOSDEM is free, who pays the expenses?
We have two sources of income: donations from our visitors and sponsorship.
Q: My company loves FOSDEM, what are the sponsoring possibilities?
Have a look at the sponsor page.
FOSDEM in general
Q: There is a mistake on the website, where do I report it?
You can talk to us at the Infodesk (K or H), in the Infodesk channel on chat.fosdem.org or open an issue on our Github repository. Pull requests welcome!