Qubes OS Summit 2025

Marek Marczykowski-Górecki

Marek is an experienced system architect and Linux administrator. He specializes in security and virtualization. His work as an active open-source contributor can be found in projects like Linux kernel, Linux-HA, Xen, and, of course, Qubes OS. Marek holds a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Warsaw.


Sessions

09-26
10:00
25min
Welcome to Qubes OS Summit 2025 Day 1
Marek Marczykowski-Górecki, Piotr Król

We're excited to open this year's summit with a warm welcome, bringing together the community to reconnect, collaborate, and exchange ideas in the spirit of trust and transparency.

Here's a preview of what lies ahead:

  • Remember the Roots: We'll briefly revisit the humble origins of the Qubes Summit and the core idea of trustworthiness that sparked this gathering.
  • Reflect on the Progress: Since our last meeting, the Qubes OS community has made steady, meaningful strides. We'll highlight key developments, share insights gained, and acknowledge the growing impact of our collective efforts.
  • Reveal the Agenda: Our upcoming days are packed with engaging talks, open discussions, collaborative design sessions, and a hands-on hackathon. We'll walk you through the schedule and how you can make the most of it.
  • Recognize Our Sponsors: A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, whose support helps us pursue a privacy-first, security-conscious future.
Social Hub Main Room
09-26
10:30
30min
Qubes OS 4.3 development update
Marek Marczykowski-Górecki

This presentation will review what is coming in Qubes OS 4.3. Many of the mentioned features will get separate dedicated presentation.

Social Hub Main Room
09-27
14:30
30min
Qubes OS CI review
Marek Marczykowski-Górecki

Review of how Qubes OS CI evolved over last couple of years. The presentation will include, among other things:
- improvements to openQA setup
- running tests with 4K resolution
- qubes-based gitlab runners
- building Qubes Windows Tools in CI

Social Hub Main Room