OpenFest is the largest Bulgarian event dedicated to free culture, free and open-source software, and free sharing of knowledge - a festival of free creativity.
OpenFest 2024 is over, see you in the next edition.

You can give feedback in the links in the schedule or write to us at info@openfest.org.

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Support for open data in Sofia’s public transport

On the 10th of April the Sofia Municipal Council will vote on a report on the publication of public transport data in open GTFS format, including real-time vehicle position data. The Open Projects Foundation and OpenFest strongly support the initiative and have sent a statement to the Sofia Municipal Council. If you would like to […]

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Video recordings from OpenFest 2024

We’re glad to announce officially that with some delay, the video recordings from OpenFest 2024 are now available: In our video-archive; In YouTube.

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Happy holidays and the new 2025

OpenFest’s team wants to wish you happy holidays and to announce that OpenFest 2024 will happen on the 18-19th of October 2025, again in the “John Atanasov” forum. We’ll be glad to see you again next year 🙂

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OpenFest 2024 is partnering with LPI

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is the global certification standard and career support organization for open source professionals. With more than 250,000 certification holders, it’s the world’s first and largest vendor-neutral Linux and open source certification body. LPI has certified professionals in almost 190 countries, delivers exams in multiple languages, and has more than 700 training […]

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How to reach the event location and other useful OpenFest tips

We open this guide on how to survive and have fun at OpenFest with the most important question: How to reach the event location – Sofia Tech Park By public transport By trolleybus Trolleybus lines 3 and 5 – get off at stop “Sofia Tech Park” Trolleybus lines 4 and 11 – get off at […]

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Man Group supports OpenFest 2024

Thank you Man Group, for supporting OpenFest for another year! Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private […]

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Sponsors

LimeChain - Blockchain & Web3 SolutionsStorPool Storage supports OpenFest 2024Redis supports OpenFest 2024

Partners

BulStreamOpenFest си партнира със Cyber Security Talks Bulgariaipacct logoНов Български УниверситетБанкерOpenFest is partnering with Networking Premium CoworkingCulligan Bulgariainitlab-logoOpenFest си партнира с ТУЕСФСС про ФМИСофия Тех Парк

Venue: "John Atanasoff" forum and The Venue (Incubator), Sofia Tech Park, Sofia, Bulgaria

By trolleybus

Trolley busses 5 and 8 to the Sofia Tech Park stop.

Trolley bus 4 to the Aviation Square bus stop.

By bus

Bus 73, 84, 184 or 306 to the Sofia Tech Park bus stop.

Bus 305 to the Aviation Square bus stop.

Map of all routes (click to enlarge):

OpenFest map