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Fediverse Events

The Fediverse community organizes conferences, unconferences, and meetups throughout the year. These events bring together developers, designers, and enthusiasts to discuss the future of the open social web.

Major Conferences​

FediForum​

FediForum is the premier unconference for Fediverse builders and thinkers.

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                      FEDIFORUM                             │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                            │
│  Format:     Virtual unconference                          │
│  Frequency:  Twice yearly (March & September/October)      │
│  Duration:   2 days                                        │
│  Cost:       Free to attend                                │
│  Website:    fediforum.org                                 │
│                                                            │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

What to Expect:

  • Participant-driven sessions
  • Demos from leading projects
  • Breakout discussions
  • Networking opportunities

Past Notable Sessions:

  • Meta demonstrating Threads' Fediverse integration
  • Trust & Safety in the Fediverse
  • Payments on the Fediverse
  • WordPress as a Publishing Tool for the Fediverse
  • How the Fediverse Can Help Artists Thrive

Upcoming Events:

FediCon​

FediCon is an in-person conference for Fediverse developers and operators.

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                       FEDICON                              │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                            │
│  Format:     In-person conference                          │
│  Location:   Varies by year                                │
│  Attendees:  Builders, operators, pioneers                 │
│  Speakers:   Protocol creators, project maintainers        │
│                                                            │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Featured Speakers Include:

  • Creators of ActivityPub and ActivityStreams
  • Maintainers of Pixelfed, GNU Social, FediDB
  • System operators and community leaders

ActivityPub Conf​

Previously organized by the SocialCG, ActivityPub Conf focused specifically on the protocol and its implementations.

Historical Events:

  • ActivityPub Conf 2019 (Prague)
  • ActivityPub Conf 2020 (Virtual)

While not currently running as a separate event, ActivityPub-focused content is now part of FediForum and FediCon.

Regional Meetups​

Europe​

Fediverse Meetups:

  • Various cities host local meetups
  • Check events.joinmastodon.org for listings
  • Many organized through local Mastodon instances

North America​

Bay Area Fediverse Meetup:

  • Regular gatherings in San Francisco area
  • Mix of developers and users

Other Regions:

  • Check local instances for meetup announcements
  • Organize through hashtags like #FediMeetup

Online Events​

SocialCG Meetings​

Regular W3C Social Community Group meetings:

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                   SOCIALCG MEETINGS                        │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                            │
│  Frequency:   Bi-weekly to monthly                         │
│  Format:      Video call + IRC/Matrix                      │
│  Duration:    ~60 minutes                                  │
│  Open to:     Anyone (W3C account required)                │
│  Topics:      Specification issues, FEPs, interop          │
│                                                            │
│  Join: w3.org/community/socialcg                           │
│                                                            │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

SocialHub Discussions​

Ongoing discussions on SocialHub:

  • FEP discussions
  • Implementation questions
  • Interoperability challenges
  • New feature proposals

Event Calendar​

Typical Annual Schedule​

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│                   TYPICAL YEAR                             │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                            │
│  Q1 (Jan-Mar)                                              │
│  └── FediForum Spring (March)                              │
│                                                            │
│  Q2 (Apr-Jun)                                              │
│  └── FediForum Summer (June) - sometimes                   │
│                                                            │
│  Q3 (Jul-Sep)                                              │
│  ├── FediForum Fall (September)                            │
│  └── Various regional meetups                              │
│                                                            │
│  Q4 (Oct-Dec)                                              │
│  ├── FediForum Fall (October) - sometimes                  │
│  └── Year-end community gatherings                         │
│                                                            │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Participating in Events​

Attending FediForum​

  1. Register: Free registration on fediforum.org
  2. Prepare: Think of topics you'd like to discuss or demo
  3. Propose Sessions: Unconference format means you can propose sessions
  4. Participate: Join sessions, ask questions, share ideas

Proposing a Session​

FediForum uses unconference format:

Session Proposal Tips:
─────────────────────
• Keep titles descriptive but concise
• Specify if it's a demo, discussion, or workshop
• Note any prerequisites or target audience
• Be prepared to facilitate if you propose

Presenting Your Project​

Many events welcome project demos:

  1. Prepare a Demo: 5-15 minutes showing key features
  2. Focus on Interoperability: How does it work with other Fediverse software?
  3. Be Ready for Questions: Developers will ask technical questions
  4. Share Resources: Have links and documentation ready

Organizing Local Events​

Starting a Meetup​

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│               ORGANIZING A MEETUP                          │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                            │
│  1. Find Interested People                                 │
│     └── Post on local instances                            │
│     └── Use #FediMeetup hashtag                            │
│                                                            │
│  2. Choose a Venue                                         │
│     └── Coffee shops, libraries, co-working spaces         │
│     └── Consider accessibility                             │
│                                                            │
│  3. Set Expectations                                       │
│     └── Casual discussion vs. presentations                │
│     └── Code of conduct                                    │
│                                                            │
│  4. Promote                                                │
│     └── Local instances and hashtags                       │
│     └── Cross-post to relevant communities                 │
│                                                            │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Virtual Events​

For virtual gatherings:

  • Use open platforms (Jitsi, BigBlueButton)
  • Record sessions if participants consent
  • Share notes and resources afterward
  • Consider time zones for international participation

Past Event Archives​

FediForum Archives​

Past FediForum sessions and notes:

Coverage​

Community coverage of events:

Staying Informed​

Event Announcements​

Follow for event updates:

Official Sources:
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• fediforum.org
• socialhub.activitypub.rocks
• w3.org/community/socialcg

Community Sources:
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• @fediforum@mastodon.social
• #FediForum hashtag
• #Fediverse hashtag

Newsletters​

Stay updated via newsletters:

  • This Week in the Fediverse - Weekly roundup
  • Fediverse Report - Periodic updates
  • SocialCG Announcements - W3C mailing list

Code of Conduct​

Most Fediverse events have codes of conduct emphasizing:

  • Respect: Treat all participants with respect
  • Inclusion: Welcome diverse perspectives
  • Safety: Report harassment immediately
  • Openness: Share knowledge freely

Resources​

Event Websites​

Community​

Next Steps​