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Mozilla Festival 2025: A Nexus of Innovation and Ideas

The Mozilla Festival returns to its iconic venue in Barcelona from November 7-9, 2025, and this year the spotlight is on Unlearning. This powerful theme is essential as we navigate through the complexities of contemporary technology and societal norms.

By focusing on unlearning, the festival urges participants to break away from entrenched biases and outdated practices that have traditionally plagued our digital landscapes. We are often subconsciously bound by the defaults set in our technological environments and social beliefs—these defaults can limit our understanding of what is achievable. The act of unlearning is positioned as a radical approach to explore fresh possibilities, especially important in a tech ecosystem that increasingly demands inclusivity and fairness.

This year’s Mozilla Festival will serve as a platform for reshaping narratives and challenging the status quo. The event previously hosted visionary figures such as Tim Berners-Lee and Frances Haugen, and this year it keeps that tradition alive, welcoming prominent voices like Dr. Ruha Benjamin, an award-winning writer and professor at Princeton University, known for her insights on innovation and inequality. Dr. Benjamin will lead a conversation with Nabiha Syed, Mozilla Foundation’s Executive Director, to delve into the implications of unlearning on our technology-driven lives.

The discussions will engage with profound questions: What biases are embedded in our digital environments? What myths shape our legal frameworks? Dr. Benjamin and Nabiha will facilitate an open dialogue to dissect these narratives and propose new paths for understanding technology, governance, and justice that more accurately reflect our current realities.

As Nabiha Syed states, “This is the moment to ignite and support unconventional ideas that connect the dots between what's aspirational and attainable.” The festival aims to blend creativity with ethical considerations, envisioning a technology landscape that genuinely serves people and supports their contributions.

Event Details:

• - Location: Poble Espanyol Museum, Barcelona, Spain
• - Dates: November 7-9, 2025

Registration is now open, with early bird badges available at a 20% discount until June 1. Here’s a breakdown of the pricing:

• - Festival Badge: €319 (Standard €399)
• - Non-Profit Badge: €239 (Standard €299)
• - Academia/Student Badge: €120 (Standard €150)

This event is not just a gathering; it's a European summit for those eager to rethink and reshape the future of technology. As we enter an era marked by rapid tech advancements, the Mozilla Festival stands as a significant gathering to rethink our shared digital future.

For those interested in shaping the subsequent discussions and making impactful connections, registering early is advantageous. For updates regarding speakers, sessions, and additional festival details, please visit Mozilla's official channels.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join a vibrant community of technologists, artists, activists, and innovators united in their vision of a better digital future. Let’s embark on this journey to unlearn and create a more equitable technological landscape together.