# Mobilizon Decentralizing Event Management > [! note]- > The content of this page is generated by audio/video transcription and text transformation from the content and links of this source. Source: [https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-4381-mobilizon-decentralizing-event-management-for-a-privacy-respecting-social-web/](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-4381-mobilizon-decentralizing-event-management-for-a-privacy-respecting-social-web/) <video src="https://video.fosdem.org/2025/ud2208/fosdem-2025-4381-mobilizon-decentralizing-event-management-for-a-privacy-respecting-social-web.av1.webm" controls></video> ## Summary & Highlights: Mobilizon is a decentralized, privacy-focused platform for event management and group organization. It empowers users to create and manage events without sacrificing their privacy or control over their data. The presentation discusses the importance of decentralization, provides a technical overview of the platform, and shares insights into its growing community and future roadmap. **Introduction to Mobilizon** Mobilizon is designed to provide a decentralized alternative to traditional event management platforms, which often compromise user privacy and control. By decentralizing event management, Mobilizon allows users to manage their events without being subjected to the constraints and commercial interests of centralized platforms. **Features and Functionality** Mobilizon offers a range of features for event and group management, including the ability to create and share events, manage participation, and receive notifications. It supports interoperability with other platforms via ActivityPub, allowing users to federate with other instances and share content across different servers. **Technical Overview** Built on open-source technologies, Mobilizon uses ActivityPub for federation and GraphQL for its API. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, with support for multiple languages and the ability to host instances with custom rules and visual identities. **Community and Future Roadmap** Mobilizon is supported by a vibrant community and aims to expand its reach by enabling the creation of local and thematic instances. The roadmap includes improving user experience, accessibility, and security, as well as developing new features like selective federation and mobile apps. ## Importance for an eco-social transformation Mobilizon plays a crucial role in eco-social transformation by providing a privacy-respecting alternative to centralized event management platforms. It addresses sustainable, social, and ethical issues by empowering communities to organize and collaborate without compromising their data privacy. Eco-social designers can leverage Mobilizon's decentralized nature to create community-driven platforms that foster local engagement and participation. Challenges include ensuring widespread adoption, maintaining interoperability with other platforms, and addressing technical and social barriers to decentralization. ## Slides: | | | | --- | --- | | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_001.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon offers a decentralized approach to event management, focusing on privacy and user control within the social web. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_002.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon addresses the limitations of centralized platforms, such as censorship and profit-driven motives, by offering a user-centric, decentralized alternative. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_003.jpg\|300]] | | | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_004.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon is introduced as a tool for users to manage events and groups while maintaining privacy and control over their data. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_005.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon's homepage features a local agenda and the ability to search for activities and groups, enhancing community engagement. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_006.jpg\|300]] | Users can create and update events, share them on social media or via email, and manage participants with automated notifications and publishing options. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_007.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon allows users to create groups with public pages for posting content, managing members, and generating feeds for events and activities. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_008.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon instances are collaborative platforms where administrators define rules, moderate content, and federate with other instances. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_009.jpg\|300]] | A public list of Mobilizon instances showcases diverse examples, supporting various languages and use cases across the globe. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_010.jpg\|300]] | Instances can follow each other, enabling content sharing and federation between different Mobilizon platforms. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_011.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon operates using federated services, where instances communicate and share content through established protocols. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_012.jpg\|300]] | ActivityPub is the core protocol for Mobilizon's interoperability, allowing seamless content sharing across different platforms. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_013.jpg\|300]] | Federated services enable users from different instances to interact and share content, fostering a decentralized ecosystem. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_014.jpg\|300]] | Interoperability is a key feature of Mobilizon, enabling it to integrate with other platforms and extend its reach. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_015.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon's interoperability allows it to connect with various Fediverse platforms, enhancing its functionality and user experience. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_016.jpg\|300]] | ActivityPub and Mobilizon's interoperability facilitate content sharing across the Fediverse, promoting a decentralized web. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_017.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon's integration with the Fediverse allows for a broader network of interactions and content sharing among users. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_018.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon's use of ActivityPub and GraphQL API ensures robust interoperability with other platforms, enhancing its capabilities. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_019.jpg\|300]] | The integration of GraphQL API and ActivityPub allows Mobilizon to connect with a wide range of platforms and services. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_020.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon's interoperability extends to iCalendar and other formats, facilitating seamless content sharing and integration. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_021.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon supports iCalendar and RSS feeds, enabling users to integrate events into their preferred applications. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_022.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon's interoperability with iCalendar and RSS feeds enhances its ability to connect with various applications and services. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_023.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon's integration with news feed apps and calendar services broadens its reach and usability for users. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_024.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon is built on a foundation of open-source technologies, ensuring scalability and adaptability for future developments. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_025.jpg\|300]] | The platform leverages a variety of technologies to provide a robust and flexible event management solution. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_026.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon's technological framework supports its decentralized and privacy-focused approach to event management. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_027.jpg\|300]] | The use of open-source technologies enables Mobilizon to maintain transparency and adaptability in its development. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_028.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon's technology stack is designed to support a decentralized architecture, enhancing its functionality and user experience. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_029.jpg\|300]] | The platform utilizes a range of libraries and tools to ensure a seamless and efficient user experience. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_030.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon offers hosting options for users, enabling them to create and manage their own instances with ease. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_031.jpg\|300]] | The use of open data enhances Mobilizon's ability to provide relevant and localized event information to users. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_032.jpg\|300]] | Mobilizon's future plans include expanding its reach and functionality, with a focus on community engagement and development. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_033.jpg\|300]] | The platform aims to empower users by offering hosting services, developing the community, and refining its features. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_034.jpg\|300]] | Improving quality is a priority for Mobilizon, with a focus on UX, accessibility, performance, and security enhancements. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_035.jpg\|300]] | New features planned for Mobilizon include enhanced group interactions, improved participation management, and mobile app availability. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_036.jpg\|300]] | The team expresses gratitude for the support received and looks forward to further development and community engagement. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Mobilizon-Decentralizing-Event-Management-for-a-Pr/preview_037.jpg\|300]] | For more information about Mobilizon, visit the provided links to explore documentation, community forums, and project repositories. ## Links [Video recording (AV1/WebM)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/ud2208/fosdem-2025-4381-mobilizon-decentralizing-event-management-for-a-privacy-respecting-social-web.av1.webm) [Video recording (MP4)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/ud2208/fosdem-2025-4381-mobilizon-decentralizing-event-management-for-a-privacy-respecting-social-web.av1.mp4) [Video recording subtitle file (VTT)](https://fosdem.org/2025/events/attachments/fosdem-2025-4381-mobilizon-decentralizing-event-management-for-a-privacy-respecting-social-web/vtt/238290/subtitle_8grHr7M.vtt) 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