Hello everyone! The XMPP Standards Foundation (XSF) will hold its 29th Summit on Friday 4 September and Saturday 5 September 2026. This will be the first online XMPP Summit in the organizers' memory! *Join the Summit*To participate, please sign up at the wiki The event is open to all community members and participation is free of cost. Sign up / participant list: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Conferences/Summit_29 (have a look at https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Sysops if you need an account) *About the Summit*The XMPP Summit is where the XMPP community comes together to discuss protocol development, implementation experience, and the future of the ecosystem. While traditionally held in person, this online edition brings the same unconference spirit into a distributed format, with a pre-prepared agenda and structured discussions to make the most of the online setting. *Date & time*Friday 4 September 2026 Saturday 5 September 2026 Both days: 13:00 - 16:00 UTC Each session will include focused discussions on selected topics, with short breaks between sessions. *Format highlights* Topics are proposed and discussed in advance of the Summit. Community voting determines the final agenda. Four topics will be selected for discussion across the two days. Each session is up to 80 minutes, with short breaks in between. This format is designed to keep discussions focused, productive, and accessible across time zones. *How to participate* To stay informed and coordinate: - Join the Summit chat room: xmpp:summit@muc.xmpp.org?join <xmpp:summit@muc.xmpp.org?join> (web client: https://xmpp.org/chat/#converse/room?jid=summit@muc.xmpp.org) - Subscribe to the mailing list: http://mail.jabber.org/mailman/listinfo/summit *Add yourself & propose topics*If you plan to participate, please add your name to the participant list on the wiki page. You are also encouraged to propose topics you would like to discuss, including a short description and desired outcome. *Conduct and participation*We ask all participants to follow the XSF Community Code of Conduct: https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0458.html Please be mindful of time zones, keep discussions focused, and help ensure everyone has the opportunity to contribute. *Further details*Practical information about the video platform and coordination will be shared closer to the event. We look forward to seeing you at Summit 29 and to another productive gathering of the XMPP community! Kind regards, Daniel & Guus XSF Summits, Conferences and Meetups work team