Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge world of open-source and telecom at ClueCon 2024! Join us from August 12th-15th, 2024 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago for a celebration of our 20th anniversary.

Developers, engineers, and business leaders alike will find opportunities to connect with industry pioneers, enhance their skills in hands-on workshops, and compete in our annual hackathon: the Coder Games. Expect insightful keynotes, exciting product demos, and laid-back networking events to meet your peers.

A Look Back at ClueCon’s Origins

Founded in 2005 by a team of Asterisk software developers, ClueCon aimed to gather various open-source projects into one place. The event quickly became a hub for innovation and collaboration in open-source communications.

By its second year, the ClueCon team had developed FreeSWITCH, a new open-source communication application that remains a core part of the conference. Today, ClueCon continues to inspire and push the boundaries of technology and communication.

Anthony Minessale, FreeSWITCH founder and SignalWire CEO, highlights the significance of ClueCon: "That first ClueCon in 2005 was critical in getting the decisions made that led to FreeSWITCH. In the 20 years of ClueCon: FreeSWITCH was developed, SIP and Portable mobile base stations were made viable, WebRTC was born, and we went to pure video to overcome a pandemic. There is no better way to show support for all the years of open-source work than to come to ClueCon and participate in figuring out what comes next."

Brian West, one of the creators of FreeSWITCH, reminisces about the early days: "I had the privilege of helping plan the first ClueCon back in 2005. The milestones we've achieved over the past 20 years are truly remarkable. Our success is rooted in the incredible community that supports us and the free exchange of ideas fostered by FreeSWITCH, empowering those building complex communication systems on a budget. Whether it's video or WebRTC, we've got it all covered."

The first ClueCon built up to the release of FreeSWITCH the following year. In the 20 years since the first version of the conference, things have changed in the world of telecom, and a lot has been built on the open-source project. Show support for FreeSWITCH and the future of telecom by coming to ClueCon and joining our open-source community!

Why Attend ClueCon 2024?

ClueCon is a community gathering at the intersection of communication and technology. Hosted by the team behind the FreeSWITCH open-source project, ClueCon brings together innovation and collaboration in a relaxed environment. At ClueCon, you’ll get the opportunity to:

• Network with pioneers and thought leaders in the telecom industry.

• Participate in hands-on workshops and learn from experts.

• Put your coding skills to the test in our competitive hackathon.

• Unwind and have fun at our social gatherings, complete with iconic Chicago meals.

Begin your week with the Coder Games, a day dedicated to coding and building technology. It’s a perfect opportunity for developers to explore new ideas and showcase their engineering skills.

Over the next three days, catch presentations by technology leaders from around the world. Topics cover all aspects of WebRTC, IoT, AI, and telephony, and it’s all one track – so you won’t have to miss anything.

ClueCon is designed for developers by developers, fostering a comfortable setting for networking. You’ll have numerous opportunities to connect with peers and industry experts. Throughout the week, meet the developers behind FreeSWITCH, hang out, and exchange ideas.

Get hands-on every day of the conference with workshops led by the experts. These sessions provide deep dives into the latest technologies and best practices from projects like FreeSWITCH, OpenSIPS, HOMER, and Kamailio.

Celebrate Our 20th Anniversary

This year, we celebrate two decades of innovation, collaboration, and community at ClueCon. At the Drake Hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago, you’ll experience the best of what ClueCon has to offer. Join us in celebrating ClueCon's 20th anniversary at the Gigabit Reception – we encourage everyone to wear a ClueCon shirt from over the years to commemorate this milestone event!

Register Now and become part of the community. Whether you’re a new business startup, an existing technical company, or a developer working with open-source projects, ClueCon has something for you.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

We can’t make ClueCon happen without our 2024 sponsors, including FreeSWITCH and SignalWire. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact our team to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

See you there!