Hello Everybody,
DebConf 26 is coming soon [0], and we'd like to remind all Debian's core
teams to consider who is going to represent your team at DebConf. I sent
this mail last year too, and I think it's worth reminding teams every
year. In many recent years, Debian's core teams have not been well
represented, and we should improve on that. DebConf is one of the best
times to have casual conversations with people and unblock gnarly
problems.
[0]: https://debconf26.debconf.org/news/2026-02-13-dc26-registration-cfp-open/
This DebConf is located far from Europe, but I want to remind you that
bursaries are available [1] if you apply before the end of the month.
If you're active in one of the core teams, you'll alomst certainly
be able to receive financial assistance to attend. If finances are a
blocker for your team attending, please get in contact with the DPL, the
DebConf Content Team <[email protected]> or even me, I'm sure we can
make a plan.
[1]: https://debconf26.debconf.org/about/bursaries/
Personally, I've found that almost every team in Debian can benefit from
having a regular BoF. If it seems like nothing is happening in the team,
worth talking about, even a noop BoF can be a good way to find out who
is interested in joining the team and helping out. Just talking about
the long-standing problems is the first step to fixing them.
Apologies for spam to all the teams listed on our project organization
page [2]. I think this is a good way to ensure that all core teams are
contacted, but I'm sure there's a lot of duplication.
[2]: https://www.debian.org/intro/organization
Stefano Rivera
for the DebConf Committee
