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HITCON (Hacks In Taiwan Conference) 2025

Aug 15-16, 2025 at Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Academia Sinica There is no black nor white in the realm of technology. Hackers, as we see them, encapsulate top-notch skills and challenge-seeking spirits. Unlike commercial conferences, HITCON provides a stage for hackers to share the latest and advanced security technology and have discussions with everyone. We take great care of our sessions to make sure that everything published in HITCON is commercial-free research, latest trends, or advanced hacker skills. We also hope that every session is interesting to our attendees. Hacks in Taiwan Conference (HITCON), a technology-orientated cybersecurity conference annually held in Taiwan, is dedicated to bringing the latest information and the most in-depth know-hows of cybersecurity technologies and practices to the community. Over the years, we have invited worldwide speakers and participants to these great events. Also, we facilitated the communities to exchange technical researches, bleeding-edge hacking technologies, and a wide range of corporate security issues.

Code Party RubyConf Taiwan 2025

Code Party — RubyConf Taiwan x COSCUP 2025 Edition “So many amazing developers from around the world… but I’m not sure how to start a conversation, so I just quietly listen 🤐” “Honestly… I’m more used to communicating through code than chatting at a party 🤖” “The talks were fantastic! But I didn’t have time to try things out on the spot or dive deeper with the speakers 🥲” “I want to contribute to open source, but I just end up staring at the repository not knowing where to start 🤯” “I tried to use the break time between sessions to pair program with someone I admire, but the space and timing just didn’t work out 🤦🏻‍♀️” 🤝 Then come join us at the Code Party! “What’s Code Party?” Code Party, originally invented by Ruby committer Kouhei Sutou (@kou), is a yearly event held at RubyKaigi. Its mission is to let people enjoy the fun of writing code together — not just a casual gathering, but a meetup where developers connect through the language they know and love most: code. This year, we’re bringing that spirit to Taiwan. Code Party will create a relaxed and collaborative space, with multiple topic tables hosted by active contributors from the community. We’re actively inviting a group of speakers including Matz to join the Invited-Theme Tables; we’ll also open up Free-Theme Tables, and you’re welcome to share your interests with us during registration! The venue will be equipped with grouped tables and chairs, monitors, and power outlets. Just bring your laptop, meet your group, share with new friends about your OSS experiences, and start writing something fun together: 💡 Even experienced developers might find themselves thinking, “Ah, I didn’t know that could do this!” or “So that’s how this works,” or “You’re working on the same issue I am!” 🐣 Even newcomers to OSS will have the chance to observe and take part in real contributor discussions — maybe even offer a fresh perspective! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And even if you don’t produce anything that day, that’s totally fine — debugging, experimenting, and laughing together is what this community is all about. Let’s make this Code Party a memorable little highlight of RubyConf Taiwan × COSCUP 2025!

SITCON 2026 “Pre-Kickoff” meetup

Want to learn more about the SITCON community? Interested in joining the planning team for SITCON 2026? Join us at the “Pre-Kickoff” meetup! “Pre-Kickoff” is a great chance to meet and connect with former SITCON organizers. If you’ve helped organize before, come share your experience and (gently) pitch the team you were on—bringing friends is highly encouraged! If you’re new and curious about volunteering, don’t hesitate—come join the fun. Whether you’re an old friend or a first-time visitor, we’re excited to see you. This is a relaxed, food-and-conversation gathering—no pressure, just come hang out!

Nerdearla

Nerdearla is the largest free tech & open source conference in Latin America. In 2024 it gathered 15,000 in-person participants and 50,000 online attendees in their events in Argentina, Chile and Mexico. In 2025 Nerdearla will be present in Buenos Aires on Sept 23 - 25 for their 12th edition, and in Madrid on Nov 13 - 15 for their first edition.

Sch001 _ g0v Open Course

2025 g0v Sch001 for Source Raising 66 free and open courses covering AI, Civic Tech, and Project-Based Practice. Let’s co-learn and level up together this summer! ⚡ Course topics include: ．Introduction to the g0v Civic Tech Community ．AI: Beginner-Friendly Applications and Critical Thinking ．What Are “Open Source” and “Open Access”? ．Open Education and Digital Citizenship in Practice ．Open Knowledge and Open Data Applications ．Media Literacy and Digital Resilience ．Project Action Starting with Collaborative Documents ．Livestreaming and Online Event Planning ．Civic Tech and Career Development ．Land & Environment Civic Tech Projects ．Web3 for Social Good

“g0v _ Generate Your Proposal from Scratch” Workshop

“g0v _ Generate Your Proposal from Scratch” Workshop ．Event Time: 8/23 Sat. 14:00–16:30 ．Venue: g0v Taipei Community Space, 2F, No. 2, Section 3, Chongqing South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City (near MRT Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station) Event Highlights: [Proposal Template Introduction] ．Template Type 1: Common Project Structures ．Template Type 2: Generative AI Applications ．Template Type 3: Crowdsourcing Projects [Template Drafting & Quick Prototyping] ．Fill in your project ideas using the provided templates [Next Step Advice] ．Civic tech project maintainers will offer feedback and suggestions for moving forward [Community Resources Introduction] g0v School – Civic Nest Program ．Includes grant awards, mentor matching, and Demo Day opportunities ．Submission link: https://g0v.hackmd.io/@jothon/nest2025/

Taipei Blockchain Week 2025: Onboard AI September 4–6, 2025

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Now in its fourth year, Taipei Blockchain Week (TBW) returns with the theme Onboard AI, focusing on the convergence of decentralized technologies and artificial intelligence. The event brings together global experts and local talent to explore the future of Web3, AI, and open-source innovation. With 250+ speakers across 2 stages and 1 workshop room, TBW offers something for everyone: - Friday & Saturday – English content covering the latest in blockchain/AI, technical workshops, beginner-friendly vibe coding sessions, and hackathon challenges. - Sunday – Full Chinese programming with a stage dedecated to Web3 101 content: how to open a wallet, blockchain basics, and security best practices. We warmly welcome the COSCUP community to join us in exploring how blockchain and AI can help futureproof Taiwan’s open-source and tech ecosystem. Limited Free GA tickets: https://app.moongate.id/e/taiwan-blockchain-week-2025?code=TBW25COSCUP *First come first served

PyCon TW 2025

🚀 PyCon Taiwan 2025 is Coming! 📅 September 5 (Fri) – September 7 (Sun), 2025 📍 Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei Three days, five tracks, and over 80+ inspiring talks bringing together top minds from AI/ML, Data Science, Cloud Architecture, Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Automation, EdTech, and more! - 🌟 Event Highlights: - Upgraded Five-Track Program: AI, Data Science, Cloud, Embedded Systems, Python Automation, and beyond - World-Class Speakers: Meet Sebastián Ramírez (Creator of FastAPI), Donghee Na (CPython Core Developer), Dr. Tica Lin (AI Scientist), and more in person - Global Networking: 15%+ international attendees, seamless bilingual exchanges - Brand-New Venue: Larger space & better accessibility at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park - Cross-Industry Connection: More than just software—finance, AI, manufacturing, semiconductors, startups, and education all in one place 💬 Why You Can’t Miss This PyCon Taiwan isn’t just an annual tech conference—it’s a platform for open-source collaboration, cross-industry networking, and idea exchange. Here, you can: - Learn the latest in Python and AI - Meet top developers and researchers from around the world - Discover new career and partnership opportunities 🎟 Get Your Ticket Now 👉 https://pycontw.kktix.cc/events/2025-individual

2025 IT Matters Awards

2025 IT Matters Awards Now Open for Entries! Organized by the Information Management Association (IMA) and guided by the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) , the 2025 IT Matters Awards celebrate excellence in the IT industry. This year, the awards continue to honor outstanding teams and individuals who drive innovation and create value in the IT field through categories such as the “Best IT Employer Award”, “Digital Transformation Award” and “Social Impact Award.” In 2025, two new categories have been introduced — the "AI Selected Award" and the "Open Source Community Contribution Award" .The " Open Source Community Contribution Award" specifically recognizes individuals who have made a profound impact in promoting open-source technologies, fostering community collaboration, and sharing knowledge, with the aim of inspiring greater open-source participation and cross-sector cooperation, while strengthening connections between Taiwan and the global tech community. Entries are open until August 31, 2025, with no registration or review fees. Submissions are welcomed from companies, teams, and individuals. Whether you are committed to building an IT-friendly workplace, driving digital transformation, or advancing AI and open-source communities, we invite you to participate. 📎 Learn more & apply: https://award.ima.org.tw/index.html 🏆 Showcase your achievements and join us in shaping the bright future of Taiwan’s IT ecosystem!