Mozilla Festival 2026 Call for Proposals: Share Your Ideas on Technology and Society in Barcelona

Applications are now open for the Mozilla Festival (MozFest) 2026 Call for Proposals, inviting innovators, researchers, artists, technologists, and community leaders from around the world to shape one of the most influential gatherings focused on technology and its impact on society.

Organized by Mozilla Foundation, MozFest 2026 will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from October 28 to 30, 2026.

This global event provides a platform for people whose work challenges, explores, and reimagines the role of technology in our lives. Selected participants will lead engaging sessions and experiences across eight community-driven tracks curated by Mozilla’s international team of Co-Curators.

About Mozilla Festival

Mozilla Festival is a unique gathering where technologists, activists, educators, artists, policymakers, and community builders come together to discuss how technology can better serve humanity.

The festival centers the voices of people most affected by technology and encourages collaborative exploration of issues such as digital rights, AI ethics, internet health, privacy, inclusion, and innovation.

Types of Sessions Accepted

Selected proposals may take the form of:

• Talks
• Open forums
• Hands-on labs
• Art experiences
• Multimedia installations
• Interactive workshops
• Collaborative discussions

Who Should Apply

Mozilla welcomes proposals from individuals and organizations whose work inspires people to:

• Question the impact of technology
• Build innovative solutions
• Explore emerging ideas
• Connect communities

Ideal applicants include:

• Technologists and developers
• Researchers and academics
• Artists and creatives
• Educators
• Civil society leaders
• Policy advocates
• Community organizers

Why Submit a Proposal?

Selected participants will:

• Present their work to a global audience
• Contribute to critical conversations on technology and society
• Collaborate with diverse changemakers
• Gain visibility within the Mozilla community
• Help shape the future of ethical and inclusive technology

Event Details

• Event: Mozilla Festival 2026
• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Dates: October 28–30, 2026

Application Deadline

Submit your proposal by:

24 May 2026

How to Apply

Submit your proposal here

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