Frequently Asked Questions

What?

Free and Open Source Software Conference (FrOSCon) - 2018 for the 13th time!

When?

25th and 26th of August 2018

Where?

How much are the tickets?

The entry is free! If you want to support us financially, you can buy a business ticket.

What is the business ticket?

The business ticket is the ideal ticket for participants who visit the conference  by order of their company and/or want to support FrOSCon. The normal business ticket costs 150 euro for both days. The business plus ticket, which includes a conference shirt and catering, costs 300 euro for both days. Of course, a receipt will be handed out with it. Just drop us a mail at contact@froscon.de.

Do you have conference shirts?

Yes. There will be a sale at the conference.

Can I pre-register?

No. Just come around!

Where do I leave my luggage during FrOSCon?

We have (limited) space to store luggage. Just come to the info desk. (We do not take any liability for your luggage.)

How do I get there?

By car: See entry "Where?"

By train: Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket

Where can I stay?

Information regarding accommodation can be found at Info tab.

Anything besides a regular FrOSCon program?

• a bouncing castle
• an additional program of free- and open-source projects' presentations and workshops
• big exhibition area
• social event on Saturday evening
• extensive youth program

I'd like to give a talk...

If you want to contribute to FrOSCon by giving a talk you first have to submit your talk proposal. We are sorry to tell, but we are past the deadline and the Call for Papers for 2018 is closed now.

We'd like to get a project room...

If you want to get a project or developer room at FrOSCon you have to register your project and submit a proposal. We are sorry to tell, but we are past the deadline and the Call for Projects for 2018 is closed now.

We'd like to exhibit...

To acquire a booth for a project, you have to register via the Call for Projects. We are sorry to tell, but we are past the deadline and the Call for Projects for 2018 is closed now.

Companies have the possibility to choose one of our support packages that includes a booth. Please contact therefore sponsoren(at)froscon.de.

We'd like to support the event. How?

We offer a variety of possibilities to support us. Please send an email to sponsoren(at)froscon.org to discuss further details.

For smaller contributions we recommend buying a business ticket.

Can I help?

Of course! Without volunteers FrOSCon cannot exist. All information about volunteering can be found here.

I'd like to write about FrOSCon? Whom should I contact to get more information?

Please send an email to presse(at)froscon.de.

I need a wheelchair, can I come to FrOSCon?

All lecture halls are located on the ground floor and the building is generally suitable for wheelchair users.

Do you have a code of conduct?

The atmosphere at FrOSCon is relaxed and very friendly. But for first time visitors we wrote down a short code of conduct.