We’re delighted to share that the Internet Archive Europe will be present at FOSDEM 2026, the Free and Open Source Software Developers’ European Meeting, taking place in Brussels on 31 January and 1 February 2026.
FOSDEM is one of Europe’s most important gatherings for the free and open source community: a two-day, community-driven event that brings together thousands of developers, maintainers, researchers, archivists, and open knowledge advocates. Entirely free to attend and organised by volunteers, FOSDEM has long been a place where ideas, code, and values meet—making it a natural fit for the Internet Archive’s mission.
Visit Us at the Internet Archive Stand – Saturday, 31 January
On Saturday 31 January, you’ll find us at our Internet Archive Europe stand on the FOSDEM campus.
This will be a chance to:
- Learn more about the Internet Archive and Internet Archive Europe’s work to preserve digital culture and knowledge
- Talk about open access, long-term preservation, and the challenges facing digital commons today
- Exchange ideas with the people behind archiving projects, tools, and collaborations
- Pick up materials and have informal conversations with fellow FOSDEM participants
Whether you are already using the Internet Archive in your work or are simply curious about how large-scale digital preservation happens in practice, we would love to meet you.
Mingling, Catching Up, and Conversations – Sunday, 1 February
On Sunday 1 February, we won’t be tied to a stand — instead, we’ll be around FOSDEM, mingling, attending sessions, and catching up with the community.
FOSDEM has always been as much about hallway conversations as it is about talks. Sunday is our opportunity to reconnect with long-time collaborators, discover new projects, and explore how the Internet Archive Europe can continue to support free and open source communities across Europe and beyond.
If you see us around, don’t hesitate to say hello.
Who Will Be There
We’re especially pleased that many people supporting the Internet Archive Europe mission will be present at FOSDEM 2026:
- Beatrice Murch – Program Manager Internet Archive Europe
- Jeff Klein – Senior Software Engineer, ADS/Vault, Internet Archive
- Tommi Marmo – DWeb Community Engagement Lead
- Jeroen Baten – IAE Volunteer Extraordinaire, Open Source Developer and AngryNerd Podcaster
Together, they represent the diverse communities that make the Internet Archive possible, from software and infrastructure to libraries, research, policy, and open culture.
See You at FOSDEM 2026
FOSDEM has been a cornerstone of the free and open source ecosystem for over 25 years, and we’re excited to, once again, be part of this community-driven event in Brussels.
📍 Where: FOSDEM 2026, K2-A-11, ULB Solbosch Campus, Brussels
📅 When: 31 January – 1 February 2026
🗓 Internet Archive stand: Saturday, 31 January
🤝 Community meet-ups & conversations: Sunday, 1 February
We look forward to seeing you there and to continuing the conversations that help keep knowledge free, open, and accessible for all.
