In 2026 the KDE project will turn 30, an extraordinary milestone in such a fast-paced ecosystem.

In this talk, we'll explore the challenges we have faced over the years and how the KDE community has adapted to stay relevant, continuing to deliver a good experience for people to use on their computers ranging across laptops, mobiles and even gaming consoles.

After glancing through our historical context, we'll discuss what's in store for KDE today and how we’re preparing for a bright and sustainable future in the evolving Free Software landscape.