[SFS] Fwd: Reminder: Join the FSF for EncryptFest on October 25
dlwillson at sofree.us
dlwillson at sofree.us
Fri Oct 16 07:02:04 MDT 2026
This looks fun.
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From: Free Software Foundation <info at fsf.org>
Date: Oct 15, 2026 23:47
Subject: Reminder: Join the FSF for EncryptFest on October 25
To: dlwillson at sofree.us
Cc:
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Dear Free Software Supporter,
[Register soon][1] for **EncryptFest**, a global encryption and
privacy-focused event on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 13:00--15:00
Eastern Daylight Time (17:00--19:00 UTC).
[1]: https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=170
This gratis event is divided into two parts. First, there will be a
discussion on bulk surveillance, and how encryption protects personal
privacy. The event, introduced by Free Software Foundation (FSF)
executive director Zoë Kooyman, will include a discussion featuring an
expert on the topics, as well as a video from renowned cryptographer
[Bruce Schneier][2]. Second, as a concrete step to enhance your data
privacy, EncryptFest will include a hands-on workshop on how you can
encrypt your email using the FSF's [Email Self-Defense][3] guide
(ESD).
[2]: https://www.schneier.com/blog/about/
[3]: https://emailselfdefense.fsf.org
**So register soon for the FSF's [EncryptFest][1] on Sunday,
October 25, 2026 from 13:00--15:00 EDT (17:00--19:00 UTC). You can
attend this event at no cost.**
[1]: https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=170
You may join us virtually, or if you are in Boston, Massachusetts,
US (the FSF's home base), you can join us in-person at the Boston
Public Library's Copley Square branch. You may also join us
in-person at MakeHaven, in New Haven, Connecticut, US, and meet our
deputy director, Sean O'Brien.
Whether attending our event online or in-person, please [register][1].
It will help us plan ahead and enable us to contact you about other
important details before the workshop, like what to expect and what to
bring. So go ahead and [register for EncryptFest][1], get excited, and
tell others, too!
[1]: https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=170
***
> ***EncryptFest 2026***
>
> ***Date:** Sunday, October 25, 2026*
>
> ***Time:** 13:00--15:00 EDT (17:00--19:00 UTC)*
>
> ***Location:***
>
> *Online*
>
> *-OR-*
>
> *Boston Public Library,
> Copley Square Branch,
> 700 Boylston Street,
> Boston, MA 02116, US*
>
> *-OR-*
>
> *MakeHaven,
> 770 Chapel Street,
> New Haven, CT 06510, US
> (note: updated venue)*
>
> *[Register][1]*
[1]: https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=170
***
As mentioned, EncryptFest features a gratis, hands-on workshop
facilitated by the FSF where participants will learn to use GNU
Privacy Guard (GPG) for email encryption. By the end of the workshop,
you will not only be able to send encrypted email to friends and
family, but also be able to teach others the importance and skill of
email self-defense and protecting yourselves from bulk surveillance.
Bulk surveillance violates our fundamental rights and makes free
speech dangerous. Email encryption is an excellent tool you can use to
shield yourself from [bulk surveillance][4]. Encrypting your email is
also a concrete step towards protecting your data from others whose
intentions may not be honorable. All you need is a computer and an
email account. We will have knowledgeable staff and volunteers to help
walk you through each stage of the email encryption process. We
encourage participants to install [Icedove][5] (which is a fork from
Thunderbird) as their email client prior to participating if they are
running GNU/Linux.
[4]: https://www.fsf.org/campaigns/surveillance
[5]: https://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Icedove
> [Register for the FSF's EncryptFest][1] on Sunday, October 25, 2026
> from 13:00–15:00 EDT (17:00–19:00 UTC).
[1]: https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=170
Thanks to those who have already answered our call for volunteers!
We welcome other knowledgeable volunteers to help attendees, both
in-person and online. If you've used the ESD guide yourself to encrypt
your email or are proficient with GPG and want to help others use it,
please let us know. Simply send an email to <campaigns at fsf.org> with a
subject line that reads "EncryptFest volunteer" and we will get in
touch. We will be very grateful for your help! If you are interested
in sponsoring this event in part or in full, please also let us know.
[1]: https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=170
We hope to see you in-person or online. Together, let's actively
protect each others' freedoms by learning more about encryption
and protecting our privacy, including by encrypting our emails.
Happy hacking,
Heshan de Silva-Weeramuni
Program Manager
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