[FOSDEM] Call for Participation: Plan 9 Devroom 2026

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We are happy to announce the Call for Participation for the Plan 9
Devroom at FOSDEM 2026! This devroom focuses on the Plan 9 operating
system and its ecosystem, including 9legacy, 9front, plan9port,
Inferno, and projects applying Plan 9 technologies.

Our devroom will be held on Sunday morning, February 1st, 2026.

# Important Dates

- Submission deadline: December 1, 2025, 23:59 UTC
- Schedule announcement: December 15, 2025
- Event date: January 31 - February 1, 2026

# Topics and Scope

We welcome presentations on all aspects of Plan 9's ecosystem and
related technologies. Proposals should emphasize technical content
rather than advocacy. Please clearly state your target audience and
assumed knowledge level in your proposal.

# Talk Formats

- Lightning talks: 5-10 minutes
- Standard presentations: 25 minutes (including Q&A)
- Extended presentations: 45 minutes (schedule permitting)

Live demonstrations using the 9p presentation environment are
particularly encouraged.

# Submission Process

Submit your proposal via Pretalx
(https://pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2026/) and select the "Plan 9"
track. Include title, abstract, speaker biography, target audience,
session type, and contact information.

Accepted speakers are expected to be familiar with the 9p protocol.
Email plan9-devroom-manager at fosdem.org requesting a user account.
You will receive a username, a password, and instructions on how to
connect to the 9p public share.

By requesting a user account, you confirm your ability to attend
FOSDEM 2026 in Brussels and deliver your presentation in person.

Accepted speakers must upload their presentation materials to the
9p share before the event, as all presentations will run from a
shared Plan 9 terminal (no personal hardware required).

# Contact Information

For questions about the devroom, please contact:
plan9-devroom-manager at fosdem.org

# Recording and Licensing

All presentations will be recorded and made available under Creative
Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license. By submitting a proposal,
speakers consent to having their presentation recorded and distributed.