The full program for the Nextcloud Community Conference 2025 is here! Welcoming open source enthusiasts from around the world

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September 16, 2025

Live release of Nextcloud Hub 25 Autumn

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Nextcloud Hub 25 Autumn will be officially launched live during the conference.
Be the first to see the latest features, explore new improvements, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the development process.

Two keynotes you won’t want to miss

Our 30-minute keynote talks on Saturday and Sunday are highly anticipated, as they cover burning topics in technology and open source: the rise of AI and its implications, and the important of open source to achieve digital sovereignty.

On Saturday at 12:15PM, Daphne Muller, Manager Alliances, Ecosystem & Support at Nextcloud will take the stage for her keynote: “From policy to practice: implementing the EU AI Act for open source software”

Artificial Intelligence is evolving rapidly, and with the EU AI Act coming into play, understanding how to use AI responsibly is more important than ever.

Join Daphne Muller as she dives into:

The latest updates on the EU AI Act
How to put regulations into practice
Ensuring compliance in open source software

Her session will include an open Q&A, giving you the chance to ask your questions directly.

On Sunday at 10AM, we are joined by Michael “Monty” Widenius, Creator of MySQL and co-founder of MariaDB, who will speak about “Building Trust with MariaDB: Open Source as a Path to Digital Sovereignty”.

If you’re part of the open source world, you’ve almost certainly heard of MySQL, the world’s #1 open source database. Michael “Monty” Widenius, the original creator of MySQL, will take the stage to share insights from his decades of experience shaping one of the most influential technologies in software development.

Want to get to know Monty before the event? Tune in to our podcast episode featuring his story.

Putting the Nextcloud community center stage

At the heart of Nextcloud is our incredible community. On Sunday, September 28, we’re turning the spotlight on our contributors who make Nextcloud what it is today.

Panel session: How to contribute to Nextcloud

Hear from Andrew Backhouse, Software Engineer at Nextcloud, and four active contributors as they share their journeys and practical tips for getting involved.

Voices of the community: Roundtable

Join Greta Doçi for an inspiring session featuring three unique stories from community members, showcasing the diversity and passion that drive Nextcloud forward.

How and why to code open source at the Nextcloud Community Conference

Getting involved in open source can be life-changing for your career, your skills, and the community you join.

It’s fun and a great learning opportunity! You’ll collaborate with talented people, work on real-world projects, and see your code make an impact.
It looks fantastic on your resume. Open source experience stands out to employers and demonstrates initiative, collaboration, and technical skills.
Open source companies are incredible places to work. They’re dynamic, creative, and built on values of transparency and freedom.

But let’s be honest: getting started can feel overwhelming.

That’s why face-to-face events like the Nextcloud Community Conference are the perfect place to begin. You’ll meet experienced contributors ready to guide you, learn hands-on, and connect with others who are just starting out too.

Every year, Nextcloud welcomes hundreds of new contributors, and we’d love to help you become one of them.
All you need is curiosity and a bit of coding experience — the programming language doesn’t matter!

Here are a few sessions designed to help you take your first steps into open source:

Panel: How to contribute to Nextcloud — Hear directly from active contributors about how they got started and their best tips for newcomers.
Nextcloud Forums: Join and contribute — Discover how answering questions and guiding others in the forums can grow your skills and benefit the community.
Develop your first ExApp for Nextcloud — A hands-on session where you’ll set up a local development environment and build your very first ExApp using Python.
Open roadmap: Live community feedback — Shape the future of Nextcloud by participating in roadmap discussions.

Lightning talks that keep ideas moving

On both Saturday and Sunday, we are setting aside an hour for our lightning talks: short, sharp sessions delivered by Nextcloud employees and community members.

These sessions will help you discover efficent ways to use Nextcloud, get new ideas and draw inspiration. Have a look at some of the topics that will be covered:

Nextcloud Office API Playground
How to prepare your app for Vue 3 migration?
Analytics for reporting
The Silent Developer’s Survival Guide
Let’s spark children’s interest in coding
Introduction to Nextcloud Atomic
Creative Sovereignty: How we use Nextcloud to manage our independent arts studio
Funding for your FOSS project!
Using AI to admin Nextcloud or contribute. Great idea! Right?

Hands-on workshops

After the lightning talks, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and dive into interactive workshops.
Learn new skills, experiment with fresh ideas, and work alongside fellow Nextclouders.

Here are just a few of the exciting sessions you can join:

Build and grow Nextcloud Apps together: For everyone who is curious about contributing to Nextcloud but not sure where to start, as well as for Nextcloud developers looking for help with their app.
Nextcloud Forums: Join and contribute. Get tips on answering questions, guiding others, and growing the community.
Open roadmap: Live community feedback
Develop your first ExApp for Nextcloud
Build your first Nextcloud App in PHP
Building accessible web experiences
Type safety with OpenAPI across the stack
From policy to practice: CRA & NIS2 compliance for open source

Save your spot to experience these workshops in person

Do even more at the Contributor Week

The conference is just the beginning of our get-together as the Nextcloud community. The Contributor Week kicks off right after, from September 29 to October 2, featuring our famous development sprints.

It’s a unique opportunity to: