The talk is about the FreeCV as an open-source idea to showcase community contributions. The speaker discusses the need for a standardized CV format and how current CVs are not ideal. They propose the creation of a dynamic, searchable, and indexable CV that includes multimedia elements like portfolios and videos. They also mention the current European Union standard, Europa's, and suggest improvements. The speaker emphasizes the importance of metrics and validations for community contributions and identity verification. They highlight existing projects and call for the development of CV builders, extractors, and converters. The talk concludes by encouraging community collaboration to create a new open standard for CVs.