General
Why you considered to use a Turkish word in an international conference?
Not all people speaks English. We believe free software movement should become more visible in other cultures and languages too. This struggle is international.
Who is organizing Odak?
Özgür Yazılım Derneği (Free Software Association in Turkey) and Hackerspace Istanbul are the organizers of Odak.
Conference
Where and when will Odak take place?
On the date 13 December 2026, it will be held in Barış Manço Kültür Merkezi, located in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey.
How can I watch live sessions?
What software/hardware do you use?
TBA
Is the event free in every sense?
This event is both free as in freedom and free as in beer. But you may consider to get a solidarity ticket to support the event.
Will the session videos available after the event?
Yes, they will be published in approximately one week.
What are the event’s languages?
The main languages of the event is English and Turkish. However, we will try to support native Turkish speakers who do not speak English with a simultaneaus translation, vice versa.
Will there simultaneous translation or subtitling at the event?
We do our best to provide simultaneous translation or subtitling. If you are interested to sponsor us in this manner, or if you know someone who will be interested with sponsoring us, please contact with us.
Participation in organization
How can I join the organizing team/commitee?
If you want to join to the organisation team, please contact with us from bilgi@oyd.org.tr .
How can I become a sponsor?
Our sponsorship presentiation can be found at here(tr) . For further information please contact with Özcan Oğuz from ozcan {on the server} oyd.org.tr e-mail address (GnuPG: 0x3D975818). Sponsorship in Turkey is tax detuctable under legal circumstances. The fund will be used to maintain the conference and the association.
How can I be helpful in general?
Thanks for offering help. There are many other ways to contribute.
- If you know someone who will be willing to provide sponsorship, you can let them know about the event.
- You can share the event with your friends and help us to announce it.
- You can volunteer for the event, please contact with us!
Speakers
How can I be a speaker?
You can send a session proposal through our CfP system located at cfp.oyd.org.tr within the topics mentioned in the CfP text. The deadline for applications is November 23, 2026.
What are the session formats?
The types of sessions are detailed in the CfP at cfp.oyd.org.tr .
What is CfP and where I can find it?
CfP stands for Call for Proposals, an announcement for the event that states main topics and theme for ÖzgürKon. You can find the CfP and send proposals via our CfP system . The deadline is November 23, 2026.
When the schedule will be announced?
The sessions in event will be announced eventually, full schedule will be available after CfP ends.
I want to hold a lightning talk!
There will be slots for lightning talks, stay tuned!
I want to organize a workshop, seminar, etc.
One track is assigned for workshops, you can send proposals until November 23, 2026 via CfP system .