UbuCon Asia 2025 is a regional open-source conference that will bring together developers, Development and Operations (DevOps) engineers, and tech enthusiasts from across Asia to share knowledge, collaborate, and advance the open-source ecosystem. 

The conference centers on professional development and knowledge sharing within the open-source community. It emphasizes social impact and community engagement by building collaboration across diverse cultures and backgrounds. Policy and international relations will be explored as part of strengthening ties within the Asian open-source ecosystem. Special focus will be placed on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cloud computing, and DevOps alongside traditional open-source tools.

UbuCon Asia 2025 is organized by Ubuntu Nepal in partnership with the Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CSRI). Ubuntu is a volunteer-driven community dedicated to promoting Ubuntu, Linux, and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Nepal. Ubuntu Nepal works to build local capacity through workshops, meetups, and events to grow Nepal’s participation in the global open-source movement. 

Key Themes:

• Professional Development & Knowledge Sharing
  

• Social Impact & Community Engagement
  

• Policy & International Relations
  

• Focus on Ubuntu, Linux, DevOps, Cloud, AI/ML, and broader Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) ecosystem
  
  

Featured Speakers and Facilitators:

• Over 20 international IT mentors from Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia (specific names not given)
  

• Local Nepali professionals actively encouraged to participate (25% workshop slots reserved for Nepali speakers)
  

Who Should Attend:

• Developers, tech professionals, and enthusiasts committed to open-source technologies, specifically those working with Ubuntu, Linux, DevOps, cloud, AI/ML, and FOSS
  

• Local Nepali developers and students encouraged to participate to gain international exposure

• Developers, DevOps engineers, tech enthusiasts, and open-source contributors from across Asia
  

• Students, local professionals, and global open-source community members interested in Ubuntu and FOSS
  

Why Attend:

• To share knowledge, collaborate, and strengthen the open-source ecosystem in Asia

• Engage with global experts from renowned tech hubs
  

• Participate in workshops, technical talks, mentorship, and networking
  

• Foster local talent and connect Nepal’s tech community with international peers.

Contact:

• Email: [email protected]
  

• Website: https://2025.ubucon.asia/

Additional Information:

• Sessions include 30-minute technical presentations, 90-minute workshops, lightning talks, and Birds of a Feather (BoF) discussions
  

• Special focus on youth engagement and community building in open-source technology
  

• Call for Papers extended to include local professionals; emphasis on Nepali contributions
  

• Potential cultural day trip on September 1 (not confirmed)
  

• Mentorship roundtables and community discussions are included
• Exact participant number fixed at 400

Entry Fee and Registration:

• Registration deadline: August 8, 2025
• Standard fee is NRs 4,000
• Special media and press pass discounted: NPR 2,500
• Registration is required via the official site or local platforms.