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Software Freedom Kosova <strong>(SFK)</strong> is the leading annual open source conference in Southeast Europe, bringing together developers, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts to connect, learn, and collaborate around free/libre and open source software and hardware. | Software Freedom Kosova <strong>(SFK)</strong> is the leading annual open source conference in Southeast Europe, bringing together developers, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts to connect, learn, and collaborate around free/libre and open source software and hardware. | ||
Over the years, SFK has welcomed renowned speakers including Bruce Perens, David Cuartielles, Philippe Saadé, Glynn Moody, Peter Salus, Mikel Maron, Rob Savoye, Leon Shiman, and Jo Hinchliffe, alongside hundreds of contributors from the global open source community. Through inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and community-driven discussions. | Over the years, SFK has welcomed renowned speakers including Bruce Perens, David Cuartielles, Philippe Saadé, Glynn Moody, Peter Salus, Mikel Maron, Rob Savoye, Leon Shiman, and Jo Hinchliffe, alongside hundreds of contributors from the global open source community. Through inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and community-driven discussions. | ||
{{Project|SFK 2009|FIEK|2009|Aug 29-30|The first annual Software Freedom Kosova conference was held at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Pristina. Organized by FLOSSK and the University of Pristina, the event aimed to promote Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Kosovo through knowledge sharing and networking opportunities.}} | {{Project|SFK 2009|FIEK|2009|Aug 29-30|The first annual Software Freedom Kosova conference was held at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Pristina. Organized by FLOSSK and the University of Pristina, the event aimed to promote Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Kosovo through knowledge sharing and networking opportunities.}} | ||
{{Project|SFK 2010|FIEK|2010|Sept 25-26|The theme of the 2011 conference will be “Doing Business with Free Software.” The conference will serve as a meeting point for a network of individuals and companies, aiming to sponsor and undertake projects that bring benefits to the citizens of Kosovo. The goal is to position Kosovo as one of Europe’s FLOSS hubs and, ultimately, generate commercial benefits for the country as well.}} | {{Project|SFK 2010|FIEK|2010|Sept 25-26|The theme of the 2011 conference will be “Doing Business with Free Software.” The conference will serve as a meeting point for a network of individuals and companies, aiming to sponsor and undertake projects that bring benefits to the citizens of Kosovo. The goal is to position Kosovo as one of Europe’s FLOSS hubs and, ultimately, generate commercial benefits for the country as well.}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:21, 29 August 2026
Software Freedom Kosova (SFK) is the leading annual open source conference in Southeast Europe, bringing together developers, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts to connect, learn, and collaborate around free/libre and open source software and hardware. Over the years, SFK has welcomed renowned speakers including Bruce Perens, David Cuartielles, Philippe Saadé, Glynn Moody, Peter Salus, Mikel Maron, Rob Savoye, Leon Shiman, and Jo Hinchliffe, alongside hundreds of contributors from the global open source community. Through inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and community-driven discussions.
SFK 2009
| Location: | FIEK |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Dates: | Aug 29-30 |
The first annual Software Freedom Kosova conference was held at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Pristina. Organized by FLOSSK and the University of Pristina, the event aimed to promote Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Kosovo through knowledge sharing and networking opportunities.
SFK 2010
| Location: | FIEK |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Dates: | Sept 25-26 |
The theme of the 2011 conference will be “Doing Business with Free Software.” The conference will serve as a meeting point for a network of individuals and companies, aiming to sponsor and undertake projects that bring benefits to the citizens of Kosovo. The goal is to position Kosovo as one of Europe’s FLOSS hubs and, ultimately, generate commercial benefits for the country as well.
SFK 2011
| Location: | FIEK |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Dates: | Nov 11-12 |
The theme of the 2011 conference will be “Doing Business with Free Software.” The conference will serve as a meeting point for a network of individuals and companies, aiming to sponsor and undertake projects that bring benefits to the citizens of Kosovo. The goal is to position Kosovo as one of Europe’s FLOSS hubs and, ultimately, generate commercial benefits for the country as well.
SFK 2012
| Location: | FIEK, ICK |
| Year: | 2012 |
| Dates: | Sep 7-10 |
Experts in this specific field gathered for the fourth time in Pristina to demonstrate their skills in information technology, which gave the world the web, Android, Wikipedia, and many other technologies. Software Freedom Kosovo, organized by FLOSS Kosova, is the largest conference of its kind in the region.
SFK 2013
| Location: | Faculty of Education, ICK |
| Year: | 2013 |
| Dates: | Sep 7-9 |
Software Freedom Kosova 2013 was a conference dedicated to promoting free and open-source software, fostering collaboration, and providing hands-on learning opportunities. The initiative aimed to advance knowledge and practical skills in open-source technologies through lectures and workshops, engaging participants from Kosovo and international experts.
SFK 2014
| Location: | Salla e Kuqe, Faculty of Philology |
| Year: | 2014 |
| Dates: | Oct 24-26 |
Software Freedom Kosova 2014 was a three-day event focused on promoting free and open-source software through a series of lectures and practical workshops. The initiative aimed to enhance technical skills, foster collaboration, and demonstrate the application of open-source technologies to developers, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts in Kosovo.
SFK 2016
| Location: | ICK, Prishtina Hackerspace |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Dates: | Oct 21-23 |
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.
SFK 2019
| Location: | Kino Armata |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Dates: | Apr 4-7 |
SFK 2019 marked both its 8th edition and the 10th anniversary of FLOSSK. Drawing over 350 participants, it brought together local tech enthusiasts, students, global speakers, and government leaders to discuss open-source product management, Wikidata, and FOSS business integration.
SFK 2020
| Location: | Online |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Dates: | Sep 26-27 |
SFK 2020 was an online conference held on September 26-27, focusing on “Sensors for Good.” It provided a collaborative space for knowledge-sharing in open technology, featuring 22 sessions, including workshops, talks, and a discussion panel. The event highlighted sensor applications in technology while promoting open-source principles.
Due to the institutional regulations following the health and safety situation, this year FLOSSK is moving the conference online.
SFK 2025
| Location: | FIEK |
| Year: | 2025 |
| Dates: | Oct 24-26 |
Software Freedom Kosova (SFK) 2025 was the 10th jubilee edition of Southeastern Europe's leading annual open-source conference, held from October 24 to 26, 2025, at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Prishtina, Kosovo. The event celebrated 17 years of community-driven impact in technology, education, and regional innovation. Under the theme "Open Hardware, AI & Machine Learning," the conference explored how open-source tools can spark accessible, ground-up innovation, spanning from public sensors to classroom IoT. The three-day gathering featured hands-on workshops and presentations from prominent global figures, including Arduino co-founder David Cuartielles, Philippe Saadé of Wikimedia Deutschland, and Jo Hinchliffe of the Libre Space Foundation