## About you * **Name**: Fernando Fernandez Mancera * **FAS username**: ffmancera * **How do you primarily contribute to Fedora?** (2-3 sentences): I am a packager, FOSDEM event owner and Fedora Mentored projects admin (Outreachy and GSOC). In addition, I contribute to Linux kernel networking professionally. ## About the event * **Event name(s)**: FOSDEM 2026 + CentOS connect 2026 * **Event dates**<!--e.g. from 28 February 2027 to 2 March 2027-->: from 29 January to 1 February, 2026 * **Event location(s)**<!--city, state/province/county, country-->: Brussels, Belgium * **Event URL(s)**: https://fosdem.org/2026/ and https://www.centos.org/events/connect/ * **Event description(s)** (2-4 sentences per event): FOSDEM is a free event for software developers to meet, share ideas and collaborate. Every year, thousands of developers of free and open source software from all over the world gather at the event in Brussels. CentOS Connect is the contributor conference for CentOS, focusing on CentOS Stream, Special Interest Groups, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem. ## Requested support <!--These questions help the Mindshare Committee understand what support you need to be a responsible representative of the Fedora community.--> * **Support requested**<!--Delete all that do NOT apply.-->: hotel | travel—air | travel—rail * **Budget estimates**: <!--Make estimates in US Dollar (USD) to the best of your ability. Use a site like Skyscanner.com to estimate airfare.--> * **Travel expenses**: 540$ * **Hotel expenses**: 3686.33$ For more details check: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FOSDEM_2026#Budget_proposal the budget is required to sponsor the people listed there. * **Accessibility needs & requests**<!--If you require special accommodations, describe these needs so they can be prioritized early.-->: None * **Other needs**<!--Anything else you must have to be successful that is not listed above.-->: None ## This event & Fedora * **Are you a speaker or presenter? If yes, give the title and description of your presentation**: Yes, although I am sending as an event owner so I don't think that is relevant. * **Are you an organizer or volunteer? If yes, explain your role**: No. * **Why is it a good idea for the Fedora Project to have a presence?**: Is probably the biggest FLOSS event in Europe. * **Why do you want to represent the Fedora community here?**: Same as above. * **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**: Many SIGs/teams are contributing currently, Fedora design, badges, Mindshare, CommOps.. ## Other * **Is there anything else the Fedora Mindshare Committee should know when reviewing your request?**: No. <!--DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE!-->