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LibreLocal brings free software people together in real life. And in 2026, it has become a truly global event.
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has announced that LibreLocal 2026 meetups are being organized across six continents.

This shows how active and international the free software community has become.

What Is LibreLocal?

LibreLocal is an FSF initiative that helps free software supporters organize local meetups.

The idea is simple:

• meet people in your local area
• talk about free software
• share knowledge and ideas
• build local community connections
• support digital freedom

Events can be small or large. A LibreLocal event can be a café meetup, a workshop, a user group meeting, a talk, or even a larger conference-style event.

LibreLocal 2026 Is Bigger Than Before

For 2026, LibreLocal has grown beyond a single region or continent.

According to the FSF, meetups are being organized across six continents.

This is important because free software is not only a technical topic. It is also a global movement about user freedom, transparency and community control over technology.

Why These Meetups Matter

LibreLocal meetups help people:

• learn about free software
• meet other

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