The Nextcloud Conference 2023 was an annual event organized by Nextcloud, a leading open-source collaboration platform. Held on September 16-17, 2023, at MotionLab.Berlin in Berlin, Germany, the conference brought together Nextcloud enthusiasts, contributors, developers, users, and industry experts from around the world. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn about the latest developments in the Nextcloud ecosystem, collaborate, discuss, contribute, and help shape the future of Nextcloud Hub.
The conference featured a diverse program, including inspiring keynotes, panel sessions, lightning talks, and hands-on workshops. Notable keynote speakers included privacy activist and lawyer Max Schrems, who discussed the Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework and the importance of local hosting solutions like Nextcloud. Other keynotes addressed topics such as digital sustainability and open-source methodologies. Panel sessions delved into themes like trust, transparency, and collaboration in the digital age, with discussions on artificial intelligence, data privacy, and open-source ideals.
Practical details for attendees included access to free water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee throughout the conference. Complimentary lunches were provided daily, accommodating various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free options. The venue, MotionLab.Berlin, offered a unique industrial space with spacious open areas and private nooks, fostering a collaborative and comfortable environment for participants. The conference also emphasized sustainability by encouraging attendees to bring their own lanyards and Nextcloud T-shirts from previous events.
The Nextcloud Conference 2023 was ideal for developers, IT professionals, privacy advocates, and anyone interested in open-source collaboration tools. It provided a platform to gain insights into the latest Nextcloud developments, engage with the community, and contribute to the future direction of the platform.
Speakers(8)
Brent Gervais
Podcaster and moderator at Nextcloud
Brent Gervais is a Nextcloud team member and podcaster who moderated the panel session 'Trust, transparency, together' at the Nextcloud Conference 2023.
Daphne Muller
Privacy researcher and advocate at Nextcloud
Daphne Muller is a privacy researcher and advocate who participated as a panelist in the 'Trust, transparency, together' session at the Nextcloud Conference 2023.
James Sundquist
Avid Nextcloud contributor at Nextcloud
James Sundquist is an avid Nextcloud contributor who participated as a panelist in the 'How to contribute?' session at the Nextcloud Conference 2023.
Katrin Fritsch
Tech and climate researcher and consultant at Green Web Foundation
Katrin Fritsch is a researcher, writer, and consultant on technology, climate, and feminism. She advises organizations on data, justice, and emerging technologies. Katrin is also a Senior Program Manager at the Green Web Foundation and the chair of epicenter.works.
Marcel Scherello
Sales Engineer at Nextcloud
Marcel Scherello is a Sales Engineer at Nextcloud who participated as a panelist in the 'How to contribute?' session at the Nextcloud Conference 2023.
Max Schrems
Privacy activist and lawyer at NOYB (My Privacy is None of Your Business)
Max Schrems is a pioneer in the European data privacy movement, known for his lawsuits on the Safe Harbor agreement (Schrems I) and the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield (Schrems II). He is the founder of NOYB, a privacy enforcement platform and NGO that raises awareness and brings to court data protection cases that don't follow GDPR.
Nimisha Vijay
UX Designer at Nextcloud
Nimisha Vijay is a UX Designer at Nextcloud who moderated and participated as a panelist in the 'How to contribute?' session at the Nextcloud Conference 2023.
Simon Phipps
Computer scientist and open source advocate at Open Source Initiative (OSI)
Simon Phipps is known for his time at Sun Microsystems, where he led Sun's open source program and ran one of the first OSPOs. He later re-imagined the Open Source Initiative (OSI) and now leads OSI's work educating European policymakers about the needs of the open source community.
Event Details
- Date
- September 16-17, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
- MotionLab.Berlin
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Developers, IT professionals, privacy advocates, open-source enthusiasts
- Attendees
- Not specified