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Join the Huion Challenge, Meet Halla Rempt, and Explore Creative Workshops on SFD!
by Jurgen (Digital Freedom Foundation) June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

Dear Software Freedom Friends, We’re excited to share some thrilling updates and opportunities for the upcoming Software Freedom day: *The Huion Competition: Art for Digital Freedom* Participate in the Huion Challenge 2024 and showcase your artistic talent using FOSS tools! The competition celebrates creativity and digital freedom, offering amazing Huion prizes. Learn more and enter the competition <https://digitalfreedoms.org/sfd/blog/art-for-digital-freedom-huion-challeng…>. The deadline for entering your artwork is October 10th, so you have a few more weeks after your event is over. *Exclusive Interview with Halla Rempt* Watch our insightful interview with Halla Rempt, the maintainer of Krita. Gain valuable insights into the development and future of this powerful digital painting tool. Watch the interview <https://tube.spdns.org/w/d964T9BW67cDPdweTyjp5R>. *Host Workshops and Engage Your Community* Organize workshops using Krita or other FOSS graphics tools and invite participants to submit their artwork to the Huion competition. This dual approach will attract attendees to your local event and provide a fun activity for Software Freedom Day (SFD). Join us in celebrating creativity and digital freedom. We look forward to seeing your artistic contributions and vibrant community events! Haven't registered your event yet? Now is a great time! Best regards, The SFD Team

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Software Freedom Day Event registration
by LM June 10, 2024

June 10, 2024

Some tips on registering your event for Software Freedom Day, 2024... If you don't already have an account on the digitalfreedoms.org site (not the same as the SFD site), register here: https://digitalfreedoms.org/log-in?view=registration Once registered and logged in, look at the Software Freedom Day menu near the top left of this page: https://digitalfreedoms.org/ The menu appears when you mouse over the first instance of the words Software Freedom Day. If you're holding your event at a new location, be sure to use the Add Location option. Click on Add Event in the menu to add the information to let people know about your event. If you have any questions, feel free to ask on this list. Thanks for your help in putting together a successful Software Freedom Day 2024.

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Software Freedom Day 2024
by LM June 7, 2024

June 7, 2024

Let's Gear Up for Software Freedom Day 2024! The time has come to start teaming up for the next edition of Software Freedom Day (SFD)! We’re aiming to make 2024 even bigger and surpass 100 events worldwide. Last year, we grew from around 30 to 50 events and we know we can do even better with your help! Promotion Packs We're gathering funds to create awesome promotion packs to make your events even more special! The number and content of these packs will depend on the funds we raise, so it’s first come, first served. Make sure to register your event soon to secure your pack! Perfect Venues Remember, SFD events can happen anywhere - in schools, universities, libraries, public spaces or even your local coffee shop. These are fantastic places to engage with the community and spread the message of software freedom. How You Can Help Interested in supporting us? Check out how to contribute. Every bit helps and makes a huge difference in spreading the word about digital freedom. Earn PDUs Reminder for LPI certification holders: You can earn PDUs by participating in SFD events. It’s a win-win: promote digital freedoms and earn credits. More details on PDUs at https://www.lpi.org/member/pdu-procedures-and-policies/#earning-pdus Ready to get started? Visit our website ( https://digitalfreedoms.org/sfd/blog/sfd-is-easy ) for all the details on how to register and organize your event. Together, we can make a difference and promote software freedom globally! Let’s rally together for a Free and Open Software future! More information is available at: https://digitalfreedoms.org/sfd/blog You can also join the discussion on Matrix in the #SoftwareFreedomDay channel.

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