openSUSE.Asia Summit 2027: Call for Host

The openSUSE.Asia Summit is an annual conference that brings together openSUSE contributors, users, and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) enthusiasts from across Asia. It provides a unique opportunity for the community to meet in person, exchange ideas, share technical knowledge, and strengthen collaboration.

As the openSUSE.Asia Summit 2026 will be held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the openSUSE.Asia Organization Committee is now inviting local openSUSE communities to submit proposals to host the 2027 summit.

Hosting the summit is a rewarding opportunity to showcase your local community, promote open source technologies, and connect with contributors from across Asia. The organizing committee will work closely with the selected team, providing guidance and sharing experiences from previous events throughout the planning process.

Important Dates

• 10 August 2026 — Proposal submission deadline
• 4 October 2026 — Host proposal presentation during openSUSE.Asia Summit 2026 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• 31 October 2026 — Announcement of the openSUSE.Asia Summit 2027 host

Applicants are encouraged to join our regular online meetings before the summit. This is a great opportunity to learn about the event organization process, ask questions, and interact with organizers from previous years.

How to Submit

Please send your proposal to both:

• summit@lists.opensuse.org
• opensuseasia-summit@googlegroups.com

Since summit@lists.opensuse.org does not accept email attachments, please upload your proposal to a file-sharing service (such as Nextcloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox) and include the download link in your email.

Proposal Guidelines

Your proposal should include at least the following information:

• Host city and venue
• Transportation
  • International access to your city
  • Local transportation to the venue
• Estimated budget
  • Venue
  • Catering (coffee break, lunch, dinner)
  • Conference dinner
  • Conference tour (optional)
  • T-shirts and event materials
  • Other operational expenses
• Local organizing team
  • Introduction to your local openSUSE community
  • Experience organizing conferences or community events
  • Expected volunteers and organizing structure
• Tentative event schedule
• Potential local sponsors or partners (optional but recommended)

Before preparing your proposal, please read the openSUSE.Asia Summit Tips for Organizers: https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Asia_Summit_Tips_for_Organizers

We look forward to receiving your proposal and welcoming a new host community for openSUSE.Asia Summit 2027. We hope to see your community become the next destination for the openSUSE community in Asia!

on the water photography hat dem Pool ein Foto hinzugefügt:

Onigawara (鬼瓦) are decorative, fearsome-faced roof tiles in Japanese architecture, depicting Japanese ogres (oni) or beasts, used on temples, shrines, and homes to ward off evil spirits and protect against fire and weather. Placed at the ends of roof ridges, they serve as guardians, evolving from earlier floral tiles (hanagawara) and embodying a blend of spiritual protection and artistic expression.

Key Characteristics:
Appearance: Features monstrous faces (ogres, lions, dragons) with intricate designs, often with swirling patterns (hire) at the base.

Function: Acts as a spiritual talisman to ward off evil and prevent leaks, similar to gargoyles in Western architecture, but with a more positive guardian role.

Placement: Found at the end of main roof ridges (mune) and descending ridges on traditional Japanese buildings.
Materials: Typically ceramic (tile), but can also be stone or wood.

Variations: While oni faces are common, designs can include flowers, birds, or landscapes, with some featuring hammers (symbolizing wealth) or different mouth expressions.

Cultural Significance:
Origin: Evolved from earlier architectural elements like oni-ita (oni-faced boards) used to stop roof leaks.

Spiritual Role: Despite their frightening look, oni were initially seen as protectors against worse evils, a concept reflected in these tiles.

Artistry: Each onigawara is unique, often crafted by specialized artisans (oni-shi) who create them from memory, ensuring no two are identical.