International Festival
Technological University of Pereira, Pereira, Colombia
FLISoL Pereira 2023
Overview
FLISoL Pereira 2023 marked the return of the Latin American Free Software Installation Festival to Pereira after several years without an official local edition.
As one of the event leaders, I coordinated a team of approximately 25 organizers to deliver a two-day festival that welcomed more than 1,000 attendees through technical talks, workshops, Linux installation sessions and community activities hosted at the Technological University of Pereira.
Participants traveled from multiple regions of Colombia and even from other countries, making this the largest technology event I have led to date. The event also officially reintroduced Pereira into the Latin American FLISoL network. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Background
FLISoL is the largest Free Software outreach event in Latin America, taking place simultaneously across dozens of cities.
The Pereira edition aimed to rebuild the local Free Software community while connecting universities, developers and technology enthusiasts interested in Linux, Open Source and collaborative software development. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
My Role
As one of the event leaders, I coordinated:
- Overall event planning.
- A team of approximately 25 organizers.
- The academic conference program.
- Workshops and Linux installation sessions.
- Community outreach.
- Volunteer coordination.
- Collaboration with the Technological University of Pereira.
The objective was to reestablish Pereira as an active contributor to the Latin American Free Software community.
Event Impact
Over two days, the festival brought together approximately:
- More than 1,000 attendees.
- Technical conference sessions.
- Hands-on workshops.
- Linux installation events.
- National Open Source communities.
- Speakers from different regions of Colombia.
- International participants.
The event strengthened collaboration across technology communities while promoting Free Software and Open Source technologies throughout the region.
Topics Covered
Sessions explored areas including:
- Linux.
- Free Software.
- Open Source.
- Software Engineering.
- Artificial Intelligence.
- DevOps.
- Cybersecurity.
- Web Development.
- Game Development.
- Data Science.
Skills Demonstrated
Leading FLISoL Pereira 2023 demonstrates experience in:
- Community leadership.
- Large-scale event organization.
- Team coordination.
- Volunteer management.
- Technical communication.
- Strategic planning.
- Open Source advocacy.
Why This Event Matters
FLISoL Pereira 2023 represented much more than a technology conference.
It successfully reintroduced Pereira to the official FLISoL network after several years while demonstrating how universities, student organizations and Open Source communities can collaborate to build large-scale educational events.
Leading this initiative strengthened my experience in technical leadership, community building and managing complex collaborative projects with regional and international participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FLISoL?
The Latin American Free Software Installation Festival is the largest Free Software outreach event in Latin America.
What was your role?
I served as one of the event leaders, coordinating a team of approximately 25 organizers responsible for planning and delivering the festival.
Where was it held?
At the Technological University of Pereira, Colombia.
How many people attended?
More than 1,000 people participated across the two-day event.
What activities were included?
Technical talks, workshops, Linux installation sessions, networking opportunities and educational activities focused on Free Software and Open Source.
Why was this edition significant?
It marked the official return of FLISoL to Pereira and helped rebuild a regional Open Source community with participation from across Colombia and other countries.