# Open Source Festival 2025 FAQs


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Got some burning questions? Kindly look at our answers to frequently asked questions we have received. If you have other concerns or questions, please [join our Discord community server](https://oscafrica.org/discord) and write to us in the **#questions** channel under the “Open Source Festival” category or the general **#i-need-help** channel. Cheers!

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<summary><h3>Q1: What are the benefits of attending the conference?</h3></summary>

Open Source Festival is a prestigious yearly conference that garners a significant turnout of students, developers, designers, and corporate entities. It encompasses an array of talks, workshops, and initiatives aimed at promoting the growth of open source culture, contribution, development, community, etc., across the continent. This year, the festival will include co-located events and incorporate opportunities for networking, discussions, and brainstorming on both existing and emerging open source technologies. You can expect numerous topics from tracks like Cloud and Containers (hosted by KCD Nigeria), AI/ML, Design, OSS Security, Web Development, Web3/Blockchain, Mobile Development, Internet of Things (Embedded Systems, Hardware), Digital Transformation (OSPO, InnerSource, DPG, DPI), and Community (Technical Writing, Career Growth, Open Source 101).

Attending the festival offers several benefits and perks, such as:

1. **Networking Opportunities**: Open Source Festival 2025 is a great platform to connect with companies, like-minded professionals, developers, designers, and enthusiasts from various parts of Africa and the world. Building relationships with these individuals can lead to collaboration, job opportunities, career opportunities, or even new friendships.
2. **On-site Mentorship and Job Board**: Open Source Festival 2025 will feature an on-site mentorship program where participants can ask questions and seek guidance from renowned tech experts and professionals from various fields. It will also feature an open job board where you can find potential opportunities from our sponsors and partners.
3. **Learning and Skill Development**: The festival features workshops, talks, and panel discussions led by African and global tech industry experts with remarkable open-source experience around Cloud and Containers, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Design, OSS Security, Web Development, Web3/Blockchain, Mobile Development, Internet of Things (Embedded Systems, Hardware), Digital Transformation (OSPO, InnerSource, Digital Public Goods, Digital Public Infrastructure), and Community (Technical Writing, Career Growth, Open Source 101). Attending these sessions can help you develop new skills, learn about the latest open-source technologies and tools, and gain insights into industry trends.
4. **Exposure to Different Projects and Ideas**: Open Source Festival 2025 will showcase numerous open-source projects built by amazing folks in Africa, allowing attendees to explore new ideas, find inspiration, find new tools to use/build with, and contribute to exciting initiatives.
5. **Opportunity to Contribute**: As an attendee, you may have the chance to participate in hackathons, code sprints, or other activities where you can contribute to open-source projects, collaborate with others, build some experience, and make a difference in the community.
6. **Raising your Professional Profile**: Attending the Open Source Festival 2025 can help you establish yourself as an engaged and dedicated professional in the open-source community. This can be valuable for your personal brand, career growth, or professional resume.

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<summary><h3>Q2: How can I register to attend the conference?</h3></summary>

You must purchase a ticket to attend the conference using this link: https://festival.oscafrica.org/register. Currently, limited quantities of the early tickets (which are discounted) are on sale for the following tiers:

- Pilot Astronauts
- Couple Ticket—Pilot Astronauts
- Family Ticket— Pilot Astronauts

This ticket grants you access to all workshops, talks, sponsors' booths, and product showcases on both days of the event (Friday & Saturday).

**NB**: The Couple Ticket (for two people) and Family Ticket (for five people) offer extra cost savings. Do well to use that to make purchases for yourself and your friends!

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<summary><h3>Q3: Can I buy a ticket for just one day of the conference?</h3></summary>

Unfortunately, single-day tickets are not available. All tickets grant you full access to all workshops, talks, sponsors' booths, and product showcases on both days of the event (Friday & Saturday).

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<summary><h3>Q4: How can I buy tickets for one or more person?</h3></summary>

Perhaps you want to run a giveaway or support some people to attend the conference (we appreciate all of you who do this every year 🧡); you can consider the following options:

- For <20 Attendees: Please use the group ticket options mentioned above and repeat the process if for more than the current group options. **Please be sure to fill out the attendee information for every single recipient of the ticket.** Alternatively, you can use the single ticket option but select up to ten as your purchase quantity and repeat the process as required to get to your desired quantity.
- For >20 Attendees (Bulk): Please contact us at [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]) (cc [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail])) for a special arrangement to process your purchase.

> [!Important]
> Ensure to select "Yes" for the "Send ticket to different email addresses?" and enter the required information for each attendee you purchase a ticket for next. Once you enter the attendee information, they will get their ticket confirmations via email. We recommend asking them to share the information with you, and you can paste them during purchase. You can take a screenshot of the questions and send it to them to answer and forward back to you.


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<summary><h3>Q5: Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?</h3></summary>

Yes, we can manually do this for you internally. Please send an email to [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]) (cc [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail])) with the ticket number and email address alongside the details of whom you want to transfer the ticket to (the exact details filled in on the registration form upon initial purchase). We will process the transfer and get back to you.

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<summary><h3>Q6: Can I get sponsored to attend the conference?</h3></summary>

We offer FREE and discounted diversity tickets to selected community members and discounted tickets through our community partners (T&Cs apply). We would share more information about this with community members only, so please ensure to [join our Discord community server](https://oscafrica.org/discord) if you haven’t already.

Also, we would have FREE bus transportation in the morning and evening (before and after) each day of the event. More information about this will be announced through all our communication channels.

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<summary><h3>Q7: What benefits do I get if I apply to speak and my talk is accepted?</h3></summary>

- Free admission ticket to all days of the conference.
- Access to speakers’ lounges during the conference.
- Special “thank you” speakers swag pack.
- You will be invited if there is an “after party” event after the entire conference.
- Addition to the consideration list for a limited invitation to Sustain Africa 2025 (this is not guaranteed and is subject to the organizing committee’s selection process).

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<summary><h3>Q8: Do you have a travel guide with accomodation recommendations?</h3></summary>

Yes, we have a [travel guide](https://festival.oscafrica.org/travel) with information on visa, entry requirements, and hotel recommendations. If you have any further inquiries, please write to [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]).

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<summary><h3>Q9: Can I get accommodation support if coming from outside Lagos?</h3></summary>

Sadly, we cannot cover accommodation for anyone at this point.

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<summary><h3>Q10: Do you have a travel guide with accomodation recommendations?</h3></summary>

Yes, we have a [travel guide](https://festival.oscafrica.org/travel) with information on visa, entry requirements, and hotel recommendations. If you have any further inquiries, please write to [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]).

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<summary><h3>Q11: Is there provision for emergency, accessibility, or general help?</h3></summary>

All participant of the Open Source Festival are subject to our [code of conduct](https://docs.oscafrica.org/about/community-code-of-conduct). For any health emergency or sepcial accessibility request, please write to [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]) (cc: [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail])). If you have other general concerns or questions, do not hesitate to email us at [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]), and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.

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