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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 26/08/2026

This is the last week to have your say! We invite the Open Source community to participate in the OSI Governance Survey and help inform the future of OSI’s governance: opensource.org/osi-governan...

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 21/08/2026

Leaders from across the open source ecosystem will gather in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 22 and 23, 2026 for the fourth Open Source Congress (OSC), followed by the companion Stakeholder Day. opensourcecongress.org

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 25/06/2026

The strongest teams have learned the way: Open source needs more than code in play. It needs structures built to stay. And OSPOs provide that pathway. Because the best communities don't happen by chance. They grow when institutions choose to advance. OSPOs for Good. 🌍💚⚽ www.unopensource.org

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 24/06/2026

The second half is underway. The conversations are finding their way. Across nations, languages, and cultures apart, Players are discovering a common heart. The biggest breakthroughs are rarely won alone. They emerge when communities build and OWN. UN Open Source Week. 🌍💚⚽ www.unopensource.org

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 23/06/2026

Let the games begin. Delegations from around the world have arrived. And the winners won't be determined by individual brilliance. They'll be determined by what teams can build together. Welcome to the World Cup of Open Source. Welcome to UN Open Source Week. www.unopensource.org

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 05/06/2026

The European Union (EU) published its “Tech Sovereignty” package, with a vision that puts Open Source at the heart of the EU’s digital sovereignty ambitions, while addressing many concerns and requests of Open Source…

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 03/06/2026

The EU's European Tech Sovereignty package recognises the pivotal role Open Source can play in building Tech Sovereignty. We hope this strategy will allow Europe to become a thriving hub of global Open Source development -- Jordan Maris, Head of EU Policy at the OSI ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 30/05/2026

As part of the OSI’s engagement as a knowledge partner in the G7, the OSI’s Executive Director, Duane O’Brien addressed G7 ministers at the meeting of G7 Digital and Technology ministers in Paris. We look forward to sharing more about our work at the G7 soon! — Jordan Maris, Head of EU Policy at…

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 28/05/2026

The countdown to UN Open Source Week 2026 is on: New York, 22–26 June 2026. www.unopensource.org

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 11/05/2026

Age assurance laws are reaching down to operating systems and app stores. Katie Steen-James joins webinar to discuss what's happening across the US, Brazil, and Europe, and how maintainers can help shape policy that fits how open source actually works.

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 07/05/2026

Happening TODAY: Join the 2026 State of Open Source Report webinar, featuring insights from OSI Executive Director Duane O’Brien. Register now to learn how organizations are approaching Open Source governance, security, and sustainability: ter.li/2kn3s1hb

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 30/04/2026

The 2026 State of Open Source Report by Perforce OpenLogic provides a data‑backed view into how organizations approach Open Source governance and long-term investment. We’ll be sharing insights from the report in an upcoming webinar. Register today: ter.li/2kn3s1hb

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 02/04/2026

Perforce Software’s 2026 State of Open Source Report (produced in collaboration with OSI and the Eclipse Foundation), reveals that avoiding vendor lock-in has surged into a leading adoption driver, cited by 55% of respondents. ter.li/391uqv

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 31/03/2026

The 2026 State of Open Source Report, produced by Perforce Software in collaboration with OSI and the Eclipse Foundation, shows some encouraging OSS maturity signals: ~40% of organizations contribute to #OpenSource ter.li/391uqv

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 27/03/2026

Katie Steen-James, Senior US Policy Manager at the OSI, joins the We Love Open Source podcast to share how developers can engage with policy makers: allthingsopen.org/articles/develope… #OpenSource #OpenSourceAI #OpenSourcePolicy

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 26/03/2026

The 2026 State of Open Source Report, released by Perforce (in collaboration with OSI and the Eclipse Fdn.), offers a comprehensive look at how organizations are increasingly relying on OSS to achieve digital sovereignty and accelerate development. ter.li/391uqv

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 25/03/2026

Join OSI’s Simon Phipps and Jordan Maris on March 26 at the EU Cyber Acts Conference in Brussels for the panel “Standardisation Around the Cyber Resilience Act.” eucyberact.org/session/standardisat…

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 17/03/2026

Open Technology Research is hosting consultations to help us develop a shared global research agenda. The sessions will be structured around a short set of questions shared in advance, with facilitated discussion to draw out the most important insights.

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 09/02/2026

The FOSDEM video recording from the session "The Fediverse and the EU's Digital Services Act: solving the challenges of modern social media?" is now live: fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/W8RC…

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 06/02/2026

Former OSI Board Director Stefano Zacchiroli alongside Software Heritage co-founder Roberto Di Cosmo were awarded the Special Recognition for Community Impact at the European Open Source Awards: awards.europeanopensource.academy

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 29/01/2026

The Open Source & EU Policy devroom at FOSDEM will take place this Sunday. The devroom is organised by APELL, Eclipse Foundation, Linux Foundation, Mozilla, OFE, OpenSSF, and the Open Source Initiative. fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/open…

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 21/01/2026

We've teamed up with APELL, Eclipse Foundation, Linux Foundation Europe, Mozilla, OpenForum Europe, and OpenSSF to bring you the Open Source & EU Policy devroom at #FOSDEM26! fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/open…

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 15/01/2026

OSI Board director Ruth Suehle will be in Brussels on January 30th for EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026. She will be part of the panel "Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source." Register now: summit.openforumeurope.org

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 13/01/2026

Virtual event happening today: Open Source in 2026 by Punch Tape Consulting. OSI Senior US Policy Manager Katie Steen-James will be joining several OSI affiliates to discuss the future of #OpenSource: www.linkedin.com/events/73914808247…

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 06/01/2026

Deborah Bryant, OSI's interim ED, will be in Brussels on January 30th for the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026. She will part of the panel "Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source." Register today: summit.openforumeurope.org

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 16/12/2025

The video recording of the session "Open Source AI and open washing" by OSI Board member Carlo Piana at Luxembourg's Open Source Conference is now available: peertube.opencloud.lu/w/jbPdfztnEcU…

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 05/12/2025

Nick Vidal will be representing the OSI at the 10th edition of COSCon to be held in Beijing with the keynote "Open Source Without Borders: The OSI and Kaiyuanshe Journey and the Future Ahead" www.bagevent.com/event/8199016

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 04/12/2025

The OSI is looking forward to contributing to the panel "AI as Global Public Digital Good" at the 10th edition of COSCon to be held in Beijing: www.bagevent.com/event/8199016

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 27/11/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for a community that builds, shares, and empowers. Open Source is a gift to humankind: created by many, benefiting all. Join OSI and help us protect that gift. opensource.org/get-involved

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 26/11/2025

As the Digital Public Goods Alliance's Annual Members Meeting wraps up in Brasilia, we’re thrilled OSI could once again be part of this effort to drive #OpenSource and scale DPGs around the world. amm25.digitalpublicgoods.net

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 24/11/2025

The Digital Public Goods Alliance's Annual Members Meeting is getting started in Brasilia. The OSI is being represented by Senior US Policy Manager Katie Steen-James and Community Manager Nick Vidal. amm25.digitalpublicgoods.net/program

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 21/11/2025

Join the OSI as a member or sponsor to help our neutral stewardship of open source licensing and our role in enabling a global community. opensource.org/get-involved

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 14/11/2025

The OpenForum Academy Symposium 2025 will take place next week at the FGV Law School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. OSI is joining forces with Open Knowledge Foundation and the DPGA as content partners. symposium.openforumeurope.org

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 07/11/2025

At SFSCON, be sure to catch up with Simon Phipps and Jordan Maris while enjoying some complimentary cupcakes! Jordan is speaking about CRA and its impact on developers and Open Source stewards today. www.sfscon.it/talks/the-cra-an-open…

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 03/11/2025

At SFSCON, Jordan Maris will explain how the CRA will reduce the burden on developers while creating funding opportunities for community projects and a new business model for Open Source companies: www.sfscon.it/talks/the-cra-an-open…

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 24/10/2025

In the upcoming CRAMondays session, OSI EU Policy Analyst Jordan Maris will talk about a new open platform designed to make participation accessible to the wider community. Join us on 27 October: orcwg.org/participate

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 03/10/2025

A huge thank you to the brilliant speakers and participants of OSI’s Deep Dive: Data Governance! Missed it? Recordings will be out soon, register today to get notified. opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 03/10/2025

Day 3 of OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance. Watch live (schedule time below is EDT, UTC -4): datagovernance.sessionize.com

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 02/10/2025

Day 2 of OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance. Watch live (schedule time below is EDT, UTC -4): datagovernance.sessionize.com

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 01/10/2025

Day 1 of OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance. Watch live (schedule time is EDT, UTC -4): datagovernance.sessionize.com

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 30/09/2025

Over 350 registrations for OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance conference tomorrow. Will you be joining us? opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 29/09/2025

What should open source AI aspire to be? Watch Stefan Baack and Kasia Odrozek's keynote at OSI Deep Dive: Data Governance conference taking place October 1-3. Register for free at: opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 28/09/2025

OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event is happening Oct 1-3. Lynda Kellam and Mikala Narlock will share "Saving What’s Ours: The Data Rescue Project and the Fight for Public Data". Register at: opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 28/09/2025

OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event is happening October 1-3. Jessica Rose will share "Beyond Extraction: Building Community-Centered Speech Data". Register for free at: opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 27/09/2025

OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event is happening Oct.1-3. Greg Leppert et al. will present "A new paradigm for publishing library collections: Institutional Books 1.0". Register for free at: opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 27/09/2025

OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event is happening October 1-3. Stella Biderman will present "Building Public Data for LLMs". Register for free at: opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 26/09/2025

OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event is happening Oct 1-3. Chaeyeon Lim will talk about "Bias Transparency in Human-AI Systems: Open Data Governance Frameworks for AIED". Register for free at: opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 26/09/2025

OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance is happening October 1-3. Kasia Chmielinski will introduce "The CLeAR Documentation Framework for AI Transparency: Recommendations for Practitioners". Register for free: opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 25/09/2025

OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event is happening October 1-3. Lisa Bobbitt will share "How Data Provenance Powers Trustworthy AI". Register for free at: opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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Open Source Initiative @opensource.org · 25/09/2025

OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event is happening October 1-3. Ramya Chandrasekhar will speak about "New licensing initiatives for AI training data". Register for free at: opensource.org/datagovernanceconf

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