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DebConf27 Debian Developers Conference to Be Held in Asahikawa, Japan

posted by Marius Nestor on Aug 10, 2026

Asahikawa is a city in Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, which is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsen), and ski areas. As tradition follows, the local organizers in Japan will start the conference activities with DebCamp with a focus on individual and teamwork towards improving the Debian distro.

The DebCamp hacking session will be held from Sunday, August 29th, to Saturday, September 4th, 2027, while DebConf27 will take place from Sunday, September 5th, to Saturday, September 11th, 2027. Registrations and Call for Proposals will open soon on the official website.

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