Funding Request: 20 Sesja Linuksowa

suvepl commented

2026-01-26 05:12:38 +00:00

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About you

Name: Artur Frenszek-Iwicki
FAS username: suve
How do you primarily contribute to Fedora? (2-3 sentences): I've been a package maintainer since 2017.

About the event

Event name(s): 20 Sesja Linuksowa (20th Linux Session)
Event dates: 25th-26th of April 2026 (Sat-Sun)
Event location(s): Wrocław University Of Science and Technology, Wrocław, Poland
Event URL(s): https://linuksowa.pl; archival websites hosted at <edition-no>.sesja.linuksowa.pl
Event description(s) (2-4 sentences per event): Sesja Linuksowa is one of the oldest FLOSS conferences in Poland, bringing in hundreds of attendees each year. It features two days full of talks and a "middle party" where attendees can get to know each other better.

Requested support

Swag needs:
- Stickers are always in high demand.
- Some swag we could use for prizes (e.g. rewarding good questions from the audience) would be great.
How will you use Fedora budget for this event?:

We'd like to use the Fedora budget to provide some basic catering for our attendees, seeing how the event spans over two days.
- Instant coffee: ~160 PLN (~45 USD)
- Tea: ~80 PLN (~23 USD)
- Snacks: ~255 PLN (~72 USD)
Total: ~140 USD

This event & Fedora

Are you a speaker or presenter? If yes, give the title and description of your presentation: N/A (CfP ongoing)
Are you an organizer or volunteer? If yes, explain your role: I am helping with the organization this year, mostly handling reaching out to potential sponsors and speakers.
Why is it a good idea for the Fedora Project to have a presence?: Because the Session is (as far as I know) the biggest community-organized, free to attend FLOSS conference in Poland. With a duration of two days and hundreds of attendees on-site (plus many more watching the on-line stream), it provides a great opportunity to boost Fedora's visibility in the community. A distribution directly supporting an event is a rather rare occurrence here in Poland; coupled with the Session often featuring talks from Fedora community members, a larger presence would help paint Fedora as a project that cares and supports it community.
Why do you want to represent the Fedora community here?: Because Fedora has had a presence during previous editions, and I'd like for this to continue.
Are there others in the Fedora community who could help this event be successful? If yes, name any key individuals, teams, or SIGs in the Fedora community needed for success: Possibly Dominik Mierzejewski (rathann); not directly involved as an organizer, but a frequent speaker on the event's stage.

Other

Is there anything else the Fedora Mindshare Committee should know when reviewing your request?: Don't think so? Feel free to ask questions.

## About you  * **Name**: Artur Frenszek-Iwicki * **FAS username**: suve * **How do you primarily contribute to Fedora?** (2-3 sentences): I've been a package maintainer since 2017. ## About the event  * **Event name(s)**: 20 Sesja Linuksowa (20th Linux Session) * **Event dates**: 25th-26th of April 2026 (Sat-Sun) * **Event location(s)**: [Wrocław University Of Science and Technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wroc%C5%82aw_University_of_Science_and_Technology), Wrocław, Poland * **Event URL(s)**: [https://linuksowa.pl](https://linuksowa.pl); archival websites hosted at `<edition-no>.sesja.linuksowa.pl` * **Event description(s)** (2-4 sentences per event): Sesja Linuksowa is one of the oldest FLOSS conferences in Poland, bringing in hundreds of attendees each year. It features two days full of talks and a "middle party" where attendees can get to know each other better. ## Requested support  * **Swag needs**: - Stickers are always in high demand. - Some swag we could use for prizes (e.g. rewarding good questions from the audience) would be great. * **How will you use Fedora budget for this event?**: We'd like to use the Fedora budget to provide some basic catering for our attendees, seeing how the event spans over two days. - Instant coffee: ~160 PLN (~45 USD) - Tea: ~80 PLN (~23 USD) - Snacks: ~255 PLN (~72 USD) Total: ~140 USD ## This event & Fedora  * **Are you a speaker or presenter? If yes, give the title and description of your presentation**: N/A (CfP ongoing) * **Are you an organizer or volunteer? If yes, explain your role**: I am helping with the organization this year, mostly handling reaching out to potential sponsors and speakers. * **Why is it a good idea for the Fedora Project to have a presence?**: Because the Session is (as far as I know) the biggest community-organized, free to attend FLOSS conference in Poland. With a duration of two days and hundreds of attendees on-site (plus many more watching the on-line stream), it provides a great opportunity to boost Fedora's visibility in the community. A distribution directly supporting an event is a rather rare occurrence here in Poland; coupled with the Session often featuring talks from Fedora community members, a larger presence would help paint Fedora as a project that cares and supports it community. * **Why do you want to represent the Fedora community here?**: Because Fedora has had a presence during previous editions, and I'd like for this to continue. * **Are there others in the Fedora community who could help this event be successful? If yes, name any key individuals, teams, or SIGs in the Fedora community needed for success**: Possibly Dominik Mierzejewski (`rathann`); not directly involved as an organizer, but a frequent speaker on the event's stage. ## Other * **Is there anything else the Fedora Mindshare Committee should know when reviewing your request?**: Don't think so? Feel free to ask questions.

suvepl commented

2026-01-26 05:12:38 +00:00

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set status to To do

set status to **To do**

gridhead commented

2026-02-19 11:44:27 +00:00

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For the budget of a small event (please see this) and the kind that has had regular representation of the Fedora Project, it makes little sense not to support this endeavour. I would, however, ask for a revisit of the answers (either this year's or from the next edition onwards) on the ticket to ensure that an outsider who has not been to this conference (like me) has an understanding of what the event has to offer to the Fedora Project (and vice versa). This would not only allow others to join in the fun but also help them take your example for whenever they want to organise a similarly scoped event for the Fedora Project.

+1 from my end with the aforementioned consideration. Please don't forget the event reports! Thanks!

For the budget of a small event (please see [this](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/mindshare-committee/events/requests/small/)) and the kind that has had regular representation of the Fedora Project, it makes little sense not to support this endeavour. I would, however, ask for a revisit of the answers (either this year's or from the next edition onwards) on the ticket to ensure that an outsider who has not been to this conference (like me) has an understanding of what the event has to offer to the Fedora Project (and vice versa). This would not only allow others to join in the fun but also help them take your example for whenever they want to organise a similarly scoped event for the Fedora Project. **+1 from my end** with the aforementioned consideration. Please don't forget the event reports! Thanks!

justwheel commented

2026-02-19 11:45:15 +00:00

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changed start date to January 26, 2026 and changed due date to March 05, 2026

ekidney commented

2026-02-19 11:48:53 +00:00

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+1 from me! Looks like a nice event. P.S. I love the penguin on the website 😆 he looks very cool.

+1 from me! Looks like a nice event. P.S. I love the penguin on the website :laughing: he looks very cool.

justwheel commented

2026-02-19 15:01:20 +00:00

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Discussed in 2026-02-19 Mindshare Committee meeting.

Summary of Discussion:

The Mindshare Committee views this request positively, as it falls within the Q2 budget and correctly qualifies as a Small Event.
The low dollar amount (~140 USD) for a long-standing, recurring event provides good community value.
To ensure Fedora's sponsorship is highly visible on-site, an action item was assigned to @ekidney (due April 9, 2026) to create a printable "Sponsored by Fedora" table-topper template via the Design Team for the snacks/beverages table.

Next Steps:

Voting is now open.
All committee members must add their vote (+1, 0, -1) to this ticket by the next meeting on March 5, 2026.

_Discussed in [2026-02-19 Mindshare Committee meeting]()_. --- **Summary of Discussion:** * The Mindshare Committee views this request positively, as it falls within the Q2 budget and correctly qualifies as a Small Event. * The low dollar amount (~140 USD) for a long-standing, recurring event provides good community value. * To ensure Fedora's sponsorship is highly visible on-site, an action item was assigned to @ekidney (due April 9, 2026) to create a printable "Sponsored by Fedora" table-topper template via the Design Team for the snacks/beverages table. **Next Steps:** * **Voting is now open.** * All committee members must add their vote (+1, 0, -1) to this ticket by the next meeting on **March 5, 2026**.

justwheel commented

2026-02-19 15:04:13 +00:00

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+1

suvepl commented

2026-03-05 13:24:48 +00:00

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changed the description

gwmngilfen commented

2026-03-19 11:53:39 +00:00

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+1 from me - as @gridhead said, trip report too please :)

justwheel commented

2026-03-19 11:54:41 +00:00

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changed start date to April 25, 2026 and changed due date to April 27, 2026

suvepl commented

2026-03-24 12:51:32 +00:00

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Thanks for the approval. Please ping me when the table topper design is ready, as I'll need to find a print shop. It's a great idea in terms of visibility and the item itself can be reused for future events.

ekidney commented

2026-03-24 13:15:08 +00:00

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Hi @suvepl! I've uploaded the designs here: https://forge.fedoraproject.org/design/design-assets/src/branch/main/event-kit/Posters/sponsored-by-fedora

They are optimised for printing with a home or office printer 😆 nothing too fancy but more accessible for people!

Hi @suvepl! I've uploaded the designs here: https://forge.fedoraproject.org/design/design-assets/src/branch/main/event-kit/Posters/sponsored-by-fedora They are optimised for printing with a home or office printer :laughing: nothing too fancy but more accessible for people!

suvepl commented

2026-03-24 13:21:10 +00:00

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Ah, I've seen the posters, we certainly can use those. But I still think that the table runner idea is worth a shot.

justwheel commented

2026-03-26 01:58:22 +00:00

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@ekidney Do we have Fedora table runner designs? Or do we know how to place an order for those in European sizing/colors/etc?

justwheel commented

2026-03-26 01:59:23 +00:00

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Discussed in 2026-03-19 Mindshare Committee meeting.

Hi @suvepl! Following up from our March 19th Mindshare sync, this ticket is officially marked as APPROVED. The ~140 USD budget for catering/snacks is fully cleared!

Regarding the table signage: Emma's posters are definitely the immediate solution we had in mind for the "Sponsored by Fedora" signage since they are quick and accessible to print locally for the snack table. However, if you are interested in having a dedicated, reusable "table runner" produced for future Polish events, we can probably figure something out. That would likely need to go through a separate swag/printing request ticket with Mindshare, but it's a great idea for long-term regional visibility.

_Discussed in [2026-03-19 Mindshare Committee meeting](https://meetbot.fedoraproject.org/meeting_matrix_fedoraproject-org/2026-03-19/mindshare.2026-03-19-11.04.html)_. --- Hi @suvepl! Following up from our March 19th Mindshare sync, this ticket is officially marked as **APPROVED**. The ~140 USD budget for catering/snacks is fully cleared! Regarding the table signage: Emma's posters are definitely the immediate solution we had in mind for the "Sponsored by Fedora" signage since they are quick and accessible to print locally for the snack table. However, if you are interested in having a dedicated, reusable "table runner" produced for future Polish events, we can probably figure something out. That would likely need to go through a separate swag/printing request ticket with Mindshare, but it's a great idea for long-term regional visibility.

suvepl commented

2026-03-27 08:53:40 +00:00

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Sure. As I wrote before, I really like the idea. Plus, I somehow became involved in organizing other events, like P.I.W.O. or Linux Autumn, the latter of which did host a Fedora Release Party in 2024 and 2025. So the table runner could definitely see some reuse. :)

Sure. As I wrote before, I really like the idea. Plus, I somehow became involved in organizing other events, like [P.I.W.O.](https://gitlab.com/fedora/mindshare/home/-/work_items/95) or Linux Autumn, the latter of which did host a Fedora Release Party in [2024](https://fedoramagazine.org/20th-edition-of-jesien-linuksowa/) and [2025](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/fedora-43-release-party-at-jesien-linuksowa-2025-in-rybnik-poland/171728/). So the table runner could definitely see some reuse. **:)**

ekidney commented

2026-03-27 09:08:07 +00:00

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No we don't have a table runner design, just the table cloth. I've never created a table runner before so it would require more research on my end. I don't know anywhere off hand where we would order it from either.

A proper proposal for one logged on the Mindshare ticket queue would be beneficial with pricing and a vendor sourced so we can make sure it's logistically feasible before we create the design for it. Someone else would have to take the reigns on a proposal though as I wouldnt have time to put into it until after Flock 🙈

No we don't have a table runner design, just the [table cloth](https://forge.fedoraproject.org/design/design-assets/src/branch/main/event-kit/Tablecloth). I've never created a table runner before so it would require more research on my end. I don't know anywhere off hand where we would order it from either. A proper proposal for one logged on the Mindshare ticket queue would be beneficial with pricing and a vendor sourced so we can make sure it's logistically feasible before we create the design for it. Someone else would have to take the reigns on a proposal though as I wouldnt have time to put into it until after Flock :see_no_evil:

suvepl commented

2026-03-27 09:24:44 +00:00

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Ah, sorry, I was using the two words as synonyms, but yes, a runner is not the same thing as table cloth. (My grandma would be disappointed.) Thanks for the link to the cloth design, I'll do some research over the weekend re/print shops.

suve commented

2026-06-18 14:20:22 +00:00

Forgot to link the event report here. Oops.
https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fedora-at-20th-linux-session/

Forgot to link the event report here. Oops. https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fedora-at-20th-linux-session/

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2026-07-09 00:57:19 +00:00

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Closing this out. The 20th Linux Session (Sesja Linuksowa) took place in Wroclaw, Poland. Fedora sponsored the event with branded cups used as Q&A prizes and catering funding. Two community representatives attended, including a workshop on video acceleration on Linux.

Event report: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fedora-at-20th-linux-session/

Thank you @suve for organizing Fedora's presence.

_{Assisted-by: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context)}

Closing this out. The 20th Linux Session (Sesja Linuksowa) took place in Wroclaw, Poland. Fedora sponsored the event with branded cups used as Q&A prizes and catering funding. Two community representatives attended, including a workshop on video acceleration on Linux. **Event report:** https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fedora-at-20th-linux-session/ Thank you @suve for organizing Fedora's presence. <sub>_Assisted-by: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context)_</sub>

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