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Earlier today, our founder Frank Karlitschek accepted the honorary SFS Award for ongoing contribution to the mission of Free Software. The award is a highlight of the 20th<\/sup> annual SFSCON dedicated to promotion and implementation of FOSS in Europe and beyond. Image source: NOI Techpark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A big day for the Nextcloud community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

European SFS Award<\/a> is a big part of the South Tyrol Free Software Conference (SFSCON), an event centered around promotion and implementation of the Free Software culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, the award is presented to an individual who, according to the SFS community, has made a meaningful impact in advancing the principles and adoption of free software in their respective communities and in the broader software industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 2023 edition, Frank Karlitschek earns the honor, dedicating the award to everyone participating in the Nextcloud<\/a> project.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I accept this award in the name of Nextcloud, our dynamic and dedicated community, and a hardworking team of bright individuals who made it happen. Today, we all win!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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In previous years, the European SFS Award has been given to the pioneers of Free Software representing a wide array of backgrounds including software engineering and research, open source project coordination, and free software advocacy. To the Nextcloud community, this is a milestone that recognizes our collective impact on the FOSS industry and the European IT as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

„He is not only a gifted technologist, but also a champion of the idea of digital freedom as a universal right. With his work he lives the ideals of transparency, privacy, and individual control over digital information, but he also laid the foundation for a diverse and engaged community.“<\/p>Rafael Barbieri, LUGBZ member, quoted in the FSFE press release<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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About SFSCON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SFSCON<\/a> is one of Europe\u2019s most established annual events focused on Free Software that has a history dating back to 2004. The event\u2019s mission is the promotion of FOSS in digital infrastructures, as a means of creating the environment for better innovation and healthy competition. The event takes place in person in South Tirol, Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference brings together everyone involved: education and research organizations, software developers, Free Software foundations, and decision makers of all levels. Its program covers dedicated tracks for development, AI, cybersecurity, community activities, lawmaking, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At SFSCON 2023, Frank takes the spotlight among the Main Track talks, presenting \u201cWhat the AI revolution means for Open Source, Open Tech and Open Societies\u201d and becoming a part of the Software Freedom\u201d roundtable. Bj\u00f6rn Schlie\u00dfle, computer scientist and Nextcloud\u2019s co-founder, contributes to the Artificial Intelligence Track under the \u201cNextcloud \u2013 did you know?\u201d title.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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