Dear XSF members,

The XMPP Summit is where the XMPP community comes together to discuss protocol development, implementation experience, and the future of the ecosystem.

There has been discussion about organizing a potential second Summit, possibly as an online-only event. Following recent Board discussions, SCAM has been asked to explore the feasibility of a 2026 online Summit, including format and constraints. As part of this exploratory phase, we are gathering input on possible scheduling options.

The 29th XMPP Summit would, if it goes ahead, be held online on a Friday and Saturday in September. This online edition is intended as an experiment to complement the traditional in-person Summit by lowering participation barriers and enabling more focused, structured technical discussions.

More context on the goals and scope of the exploration can be found on the wiki: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Conferences/Summit_29

At this stage, no final decision has been made to proceed with the event. The SCAM workteam is collecting input to assess feasibility and planning constraints.

We would like to invite XSF members to vote on which of two proposed date options would work best in case the event proceeds. The poll closes on 26 May 2026.

How to answer: this poll is about your availability, not a commitment. For each date, choose “Yes” if you are available, “If needed” if you could make it work but it is not your preference, and “No” if you are not available.

Poll link: https://beta.framadate.org/polls/5574788d6bc5a38e8853

Please keep this information within the XSF member mailing list for now. We will make a public announcement once there is clarity on whether and when the event will take place.