Linux Repair Cafés
6th International Repair Café Conference
12th June 2026
15:30 – 16:30 CET (14.30 – 15.30 BST)
Via TEAMS
This webinar is organised jointly by The Centre for Sustainable Design ® at UCA and Repair Café International Foundation.
Discover the power of Linux Repair Cafés
Join us for the 6th International Repair Café Conference, a webinar dedicated to the growing movement of Linux Repair Cafés around the world. In October 2026, Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10. This puts millions of older computers at risk of becoming e-waste. At Linux Repair Cafés, people can get to know Linux, an open-source alternative, and have it installed for free on the spot.
What can you expect?
The webinar will explain how Linux Repair Cafés work and how you can start one yourself. We will share lessons learned and best practice examples, and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
Who is it for?
This webinar is for trustees, managers, repairers and other volunteers who are interested in starting a Linux Repair Café — either as part of an existing Repair Café or as a standalone initiative. We will help you get started!
Agenda
The webinar will explain how Linux Repair Cafés work and how you can start one yourself. Lessons learned and best practice examples will be shared, and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
Welcome
15:30 by Professor Martin Charter and Joanna van der Zanden (RCIF)
Starter Kit
15:35 Johan Zwaan, Project Leader Linux RCIF
Best practice
15:50 Mari Vogels and Harry Leever, Repair Café Uden, The Netherlands
16:00 Rebecca Pelletey, Repair Café Linux de Biot, France
Q&A
16:10 we answer questions in the chat box
Close
16:30
Will you join us? Sign up for free!
You can register for this free event by emailing rcarruthers@uca.ac.uk and including your name, position and – if relevant – the name of your Repair Café. After registering, you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar.
Questions?
For more information, please contact:
Ros Carruthers
The Centre for Sustainable Design ®
University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
rcarruthers@uca.ac.uk