OSFC 2024 Event Information

The Venue

The OSFC 2024 will be hosted at the Rotunde Venue, Bochum

All the talks, sessions and workshops, as well as catering, will take place at the Rotunde Venue.

Agenda (Overview)

For the detailed schedule check the Schedule page.

Monday, September 2nd

Drink-up Event at the Mandragora in Bochum. We will meet there at 07.00 pm. Sign-up link and more information below

Tuesday, September 3rd

  • Doors open at 8.30 am
  • Talks start at 9.30 am
  • Meet 9elements Headquarter at 6:00 pm (details below, reservation needed)
  • Conference Gates close at 7.00 pm

Wednesday, September 4th

  • Doors open at 8.30 am
  • Talks start at 9.30 am
  • Aftershow Party starts at 7.00 pm (details below)
  • Gates close at midnight

Thursday, September 5th

  • Doors open at 9.30 am
  • Talks and Workshops start at 10.30 am
  • Gates close at 04.30 pm

 

Social Events

We’ve got some fun "After Work" activities lined up for you guys!

Monday, September 2nd - "Drink Up"

If you’re already in Bochum, come hang out with us at our local bar Mandragora. It’s the perfect chance to get to know each other and explore the "Bermuda3eck" together. Your first Drink is on us! Let us know if you’re coming by filling out this quick survey. [here]

We will meet there at 07.00 pm directly outside of the Mandragora. There is a "glass shelter" which we will be using - Don't worry, we will put up some OSFC Beachflags so that you won't miss us!

Tuesday, September 3rd - "Meet 9elements Headquarter"

Since OSFC is happening right where it all began, we would love to show you around our agency! We have got some cool things planned, so join us for some snacks, drinks and a nice view from our rooftop! Doors open at 6 pm. The event ends at 11 pm.

Reservation needed! - Please reserve a seat to this event by selecting that option during your ticket purchase, or add it to your existing order.

Wednesday, September 4th - "Aftershow Party"

On the second day of the conference, after all talks are done we will have a party in the Venue - we will open up the gates for external guests (invite-only) and share drinks together. You are invited to hang around, get yourself a drink, some food and enjoy the company. Of course all rooms will stay open until ~midnight.

If you want to get any guest on the invite list, reach out to info (at) osfc.io.

 

Food & Drinks

There will be a small breakfast and lunch every day. Beverages and snacks are available throughout the day.

 

Registration

On the first day, we will scan your conference ticket and you'll get a badge. This Badge is mandatory to access the building during the conference days. Also, please bring your ID or passport.

Reach out to info (at) osfc.io. if you have not received your ticket QR code yet.

 

OSFC Slack Channel

Do you want to stay updated about our conference? Feel free to join the osfc channel at the Open Source Firmware Slack!

Get an invitation here

 

Open Mic Session

Hey spontaneous thinkers, we’ve got something exciting for you!

On September 5th, we’ve got some open slots just waiting to be filled with your brilliant ideas. Yes, you heard that right – it’s time for the Open-Mic session, and we want YOU to grab the mic and share your thoughts!

Submit your idea here Submission closed Vote your favorite talks!

 

Workshops

Good news! OSFC 2024 is bringing back the workshops, and you’re invited to join for free! The only thing you need to do is reserve your spot in advance since space is limited. So, make sure to sign up quickly! - NO MORE SEATS AVAILABLE

Check the Schedule for Thursday

 

Hackathon Room

Use the hackathon room to team up with the community and work on all the cool open-source firmware projects.

You can use Slack as mentioned above to coordinate.

 

Awareness

As an attendee of the OSFC we all commit to our Code of Conduct. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, contact us at info@osc.io or contact the team at the event.

 

Trip Guide

Do you need help with planning your Stay? – We got you! Here we created a little #OSFC2024 Trip Guide for you!

Airports nearby:

We recommend the Airport Dortmund (DTM), Airport Düsseldorf (DUS), Airport Köln Bonn (CGN) or Airport Frankfurt am Main (FRA) as Destination.

After you arrived safely at the Airport, the next stop is Bochum City! But be aware – taking the train could be a little bit tricky sometimes (due to Delays or Strikes). But if you are brave enough, here are some trains you could take from each Airport:

OSFC2024 Trip Guide Train Connections .png

Check out train connection yourself here: https://int.bahn.de/en or get the DB-App. Alternatively, you can also get a Taxi, Uber, Bolt etc. that drives directly to your Hotel.

Hotels nearby:

Here we have some Hotel recommendations for you. Each Hotel is not more than a 15 min walk away from our Conference Location. And luckly we could gathered some special OSFC-Discount for you from each Hotel.

OSFC2024 Trip Guide Hotels.png

Nena Apartments, Bochum City

10% Discount on apartments for stay duration from 02. – 06.09.2024

Code ”osfc” via

  • mail: reservation@nena-apartments.de or directly via this link:
  • or directly via this link

Holiday Inn Express, IHG Hotel We reserved 100 apartments with a discount.

Code ”OSFC” via

Mercure Hotel, Bochum City We reserved 20 apartments with a discount.

Code ”OSFC 2024” via

Discount on apartments for stay duration from 02.09.2024 to 05.09.2024