Written by
Lorina Balan
, Digital Marketer
As the year winds down, November is shaping up to be a dynamic month for connecting with the open-source community. From technical conferences across Europe to an insightful webinar, this month offers plenty of opportunities to dive deep into open-source innovation, meet like-minded professionals, and discover how XWiki is advancing the tech landscape. Here’s a look at the events we’ll be part of in November.
FII IT-ist
- Date: November 9th, 2024
- Location: Iași, Romania
- Event link: FII IT-st
Our first November stop is FII IT-st in Iași, a conference focused on bringing students and industry experts together to discuss advancements in IT. This year, our Graphic & UI/UX Designer, Adina Milica, and our Client Service CTO, Anca Luca, will lead a session titled "The very demure, very mindful way of adaptable frontend✨."
Adina and Anca will showcase XWiki’s approach to creating adaptable frontends that cater to diverse user needs. Attendees will gain insights into the mindful design choices and development processes behind XWiki projects. Whether you’re passionate about open source, coding, or product design, this session will provide actionable ideas on turning open-source concepts into impactful products. They’ll also discuss other XWiki exciting projects, such as CryptPad and Cristal, revealing how these solutions embody the spirit of adaptable, user-centered design.
Forum Étudiants Entreprises at CY Tech Cergy
- Date: November 14th, 2024
- Location: Hippodrome d'Enghien-Soisy, France
- Event link: CY tech forum
Next, we’ll attend the forum Étudiants Entreprises at CY tech Cergy, a one-day event focused on bridging students with companies offering internships, work-study programs, and first jobs. XWiki representatives Diana Véron (HR Manager) and Clément Aubin (Sales Director) will be on hand to meet talented students from various fields, including applied mathematics, computer science, cybersecurity, and engineering.
This forum is an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about open-source career paths and open roles at XWiki and how they can contribute to our mission of promoting collaborative, open-source solutions for knowledge management.
Capitole du Libre
- Date: November 16th-17th, 2024
- Location: Toulouse, France
- Event link: Capitole du libre
XWiki is excited to attend Capitole du Libre in 2024, an event dedicated to free software and open-source technologies. Although we won’t be presenting a talk this year, we’ll have a stand where we’re eager to connect with the open-source community, showcase XWiki’s projects, and immerse ourselves in the latest trends.
This event is an ideal place to take the pulse on the open-source ecosystem, meet passionate contributors, and explore collaborative opportunities. Capitole du Libre is always a fantastic chance for us to gather inspiration from like-minded enthusiasts and bring back fresh ideas to our projects.
Campus du Libre
- Date: November 23rd, 2024
- Location: Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, Lyon, France
- Event link: Campus du libre
Rounding out our November in-person events, we’ll participate in Campus du Libre at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3. This year’s theme, “Free your devices: flash and install parties 2024,” invites attendees to replace Android systems on their devices with privacy-respecting alternatives and to explore open-source operating systems like GNU/Linux.
Our team will be available at our stand to answer questions, demonstrate XWiki and showcase CryptPad, and discuss privacy-conscious open-source software. This event is an exciting opportunity for students and tech enthusiasts to experience the freedom and control that comes with using open-source solutions.
🚨 New XWiki webinar - A hands-on guide to migrating from Confluence
The highlight of our November calendar is a webinar on Confluence migration, led by Ștefana Nazare, our Confluence Migration Specialist. As organizations often face the challenges of migrating from Confluence, this session offers a practical guide to ensure a seamless transition.
- Date: November 28th, 2024, 16:00 CET
- Host: Ștefana Nazare, Product Owner Pro Apps & Confluence Migration Specialist
- Registration: Register here
Why attend? Migration can be daunting, from concerns about preserving content structure and link integrity to avoiding data loss. But moving to XWiki doesn’t just transfer data—it enhances how your team collaborates. With XWiki’s flexibility and customization, the migration is not only smoother but also an opportunity for long-term growth and improved workflows.
Here’s what you can expect in the webinar:
- A step-by-step breakdown of the migration process
- Proven strategies to avoid common pitfalls like broken URLs and data loss
- Real-world case studies of successful migrations
- A live demo and Q&A session for personalized insights
Come say hi 👋
We’re excited to connect with you in person or virtually this November! Whether you’re attending FII IT-ist in Iași, CY tech forum in France, or tuning in to our webinar, we look forward to meeting you and sharing our open-source vision. Visit our stands, chat with our team, and explore the latest in XWiki, CryptPad, and more.
