MozFest (the Mozilla Festival) is the Mozilla Foundation’s annual gathering at the intersection of technology and society. The 2026 edition runs 28–30 October 2026 at Recinte Fabra i Coats in Barcelona, Spain, hosted with the City of Barcelona as part of Open Tech Week, and draws 2,000+ participants. The program is co-created: people from around the world propose and host the sessions across eight community-driven tracks. This Call for Proposals is the route to become a facilitator. The 2026 theme, “Wilding”, asks what a more open, decentralized and community-owned internet could look like — mesh networks, federated platforms and transparency tools instead of centralized, extractive systems.
Benefits & funding
- Accepted facilitators lead a session before a global audience of 2,000+ technologists, activists, designers, researchers and storytellers.
- A limited travel fund is available for facilitators whose proposals are accepted; support is requested inside the proposal application. Funds are limited and not guaranteed for every accepted facilitator.
- No fee to submit a proposal; accepted facilitators receive festival access.
- Sessions sit within eight tracks: Wilding Advocacy, Knowledge, Systems, With Nature, Youth Wilding, Creativity, Founders Wilding and Developers Wilding.
Eligibility
- Open to anyone worldwide — developers, activists, designers, researchers, artists and storytellers are all welcome to propose.
- No degree, nationality or residency requirement for the general call.
- No general age limit; the Youth Wilding track is designed for young people aged 13–17.
Can you apply?
Open to all applicants
No nationality, residency, education, or experience limits are listed.
Appears to have an age limit “aged 13”
confirm in the requirements
We only check the criteria we have data for. Always confirm full eligibility on the official page before applying.
Application process
- 1Pick a track and a session format (for example a workshop, discussion or lightning talk) that fits the “Wilding” theme.
- 2Submit the proposal through the official MozFest submission platform, indicating whether you need travel support.
- 3Proposals are reviewed by the festival team; selected facilitators are notified and confirm their session for the October festival.
Program timeline
Call for Proposals deadline (2026 cycle — now closed)
May 24, 2026
Mozilla Festival 2026, Barcelona
Oct 28, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026