Akademy is the annual event of the KDE community, and this year we are celebrating its 23rd edition. Akademy is a free, non-commercial event for developers, translators, designers, and other contributors meet in one place for talks program, meetings, and coding on the different projects that are part of KDE. Our attendees numbers keep growing year over year.

During 2020 and 2021, Akademy moved to an online model which saw an increase in online engagement during the conference. In 2022 and 2023, we adopted a hybrid model combining online and in-person participation to reach hundreds of attendees worldwide. This approach continued in 2024, setting the stage for an even larger event in 2026. The same model will apply during Akademy 2026, and we expect attendance to grow, making Akademy 2026 a year for collaboration and innovation. This year Akademy promises to be unforgettable!

Who is organizing Akademy? KDE e.V., the organization supporting the KDE community, is organising Akademy. KDE is a diverse, worldwide Free Software Community dedicated to creating an open and user- friendly computing experience. From file managers, email clients, and text editors to multimedia players and digital graphics tools, KDE applications help users control their digital lives regardless of their background and skills. Always ahead of the curve, KDE is expanding its presence on mobile devices with Plasma Mobile and Kirigami. The KDE Community has also developed a wide range of Android apps, such as Minuet, Marble, KDE Connect, KStars and many more. These apps provide users with a seamless operational experience on smartphones and tablets.