## About you * **Name**: Akashdeep Dhar * **FAS username**: @t0xic0der / @gridhead * **How do you primarily contribute to Fedora?** (2-3 sentences): Akashdeep began contributing to Fedora Project as the initiative lead of the Fedora Websites & Apps Team, before moving on to developing and maintaining Fedora Infrastructure projects as part of the Red Hat Community Linux Engineering team. He also contributes to Mentor Summit, Join SIG, Badges Revamp, Forgejo Initiative, and is in the Mindshare committee and the Fedora Council. ## About the event <!--These questions help us understand more about the proposed event.--> * **Event name(s)**: Fedora Project Community Corner @ DevConf.IN 2026 * **Event dates**<!--e.g. from 28 February 2027 to 2 March 2027-->: February 13, 2026 - February 14, 2026 (Yeah, I know) * **Event location(s)**<!--city, state/province/county, country-->: Pune, Maharashtra, India, Asia * **Event URL(s)**: https://www.devconf.info/in/ * **Event description(s)** (2-4 sentences per event): Fedora Project community presence @ DevConf.IN 2026 The Fedora Project booth will demonstrate the latest developments in the Fedora Project ecosystem, including recent infrastructure improvements, package management innovations, contributor community initiatives and steadfast distribution development. Attendees can explore hands-on demonstrations of Fedora Linux across various devices and connect with Fedora Project community members. We will highlight Fedora Project's role as a proving ground for decisions and innovation accessible to everyone that eventually shape enterprise distributions (like CentOS Stream, Red Hat Enterprise Linux etc.) of the future, in the free and open source software environment. Ref. https://pretalx.devconf.info/devconf-in-2026/talk/review/TQCSCVR93QHVNXXNYSUMGUVMPRAFUGEJ ## Requested support <!--These questions help the Mindshare Committee understand what support you need to be a responsible representative of the Fedora community.--> _NOTE_: The budget amount you request is a hard limit. If actual spend exceeds the requested budget, the extra amount will not be reimbursed. It is suggested to pad your requested budget with a buffer amount, in case of changing travel costs, hotel rates, etc. * **Support requested**<!--Delete all that do NOT apply.-->: hotel | travel—air | travel—taxi/ride-share/parking | travel—rail | visa application support (optional - unless we have travelers from abroad) * **Budget estimates**: <!--Make estimates in US Dollar (USD) to the best of your ability. Use a site like Skyscanner.com to estimate airfare.--> 660 USD * **Travel expenses**<!--In USD: Air, rail, taxi/ride-share/parking-->: 360 USD * **Hotel expenses**<!--In USD: Hotel or hostel. Note, Airbnb's are NOT allowed and will NOT be reimbursed.-->: 150 USD * Swagpacks and tableclothes: 150 USD * **Accessibility needs & requests**<!--If you require special accommodations, describe these needs so they can be prioritized early.-->: * **Other needs**<!--Anything else you must have to be successful that is not listed above.-->: * **Stickers** of Fedora Project logo and mascots * **Table cloth** with distinctive Fedora Project branding * **Other possible giveaways** from Fedora Project * **Laptop** for Fedora Linux representation on the booth * **Spike guard** for extending the ports they provide with * **Standee** (Nice to have, really), but it would be great ## This event & Fedora <!--Fedora gets many requests for events. These questions help us understand whether the Fedora Project is a good fit for the event and the interests of the Fedora community.--> * **Are you a speaker or presenter? If yes, give the title and description of your presentation**: Ref. https://pretalx.devconf.info/devconf-in-2026/talk/review/TQCSCVR93QHVNXXNYSUMGUVMPRAFUGEJ * **Are you an organizer or volunteer? If yes, explain your role**: I am helping organize DevConf.IN 2026 as a co-located employee of Red Hat. * **Why is it a good idea for the Fedora Project to have a presence?**: DevConf.IN is a flagship free and open source software event in APAC with representation from a wide spectrum of contributors - be it experienced engineers or budding members. Fedora Project is a great opportunity to expand its visibility on the ground in APAC while onboarding contributors from the college students that we have at MIT World Peace University. * **Why do you want to represent the Fedora community here?**: DevConf.IN is an event that happens at a stone-throw distance away from my house. It is an event from, by and for free and open source folks and being a Fedora Project contributor, I am all about that life. It is crucial to reestablish the local contributor collective there (not just in Pune but in APAC, generally speaking) to help drive community efforts. * **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**: - Sumantro Mukherjee (Subject to their availabilities) - Samyak Jain (Subject to their availabilities) - Julia Bley (Subject to their availabilities) - Other active folks in APAC ## Other * **Is there anything else the Fedora Mindshare Committee should know when reviewing your request?**: - Not that I can think of, let me know if you have any questions. <!--DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE!-->