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In a few hours, OSI Interim Executive Director Deborah Bryant will participate in Apereo's MicroConference “Managing Community through CiviCRM, an Open Source CRM”. You can still register here:
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November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
In a few hours, OSI Interim Executive Director Deborah Bryant will participate in Apereo's MicroConference “Managing Community through CiviCRM, an Open Source CRM”. You can still register here:
The video recordings from Code & Compliance Community Days are now available. Watch the panel "Opportunities to Participate in Standardization" with OSI EU Policy Analyst Jordan Maris. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2DFmJWmDBw&list=PLy7t4z5SYNaSwD6AGfFCeCc39ISaNccYc&index=10
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November 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The video recordings from Code & Compliance Community Days are now available. Watch the panel "Opportunities to Participate in Standardization" with OSI EU Policy Analyst Jordan Maris. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2DFmJWmDBw&list=PLy7t4z5SYNaSwD6AGfFCeCc39ISaNccYc&index=10
Last call! The Open Source Initiative is hiring its next Executive Director. Applications close tomorrow (Nov 12). If you’re ready to help shape the future of Open Source, apply now: https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-initiative-now-accepting-your-application-for-executive-director
Open Source Initiative now accepting your application for Executive Director
The Open Source Initiative is seeking its next Executive Director (ED), the chief executive and strategic leader of the OSI, responsible for advancing its mission, growing and diversifying its funding base, and fostering a global, inclusive community of stakeholders. The ED will be a visible ambassador for OSI to build consensus around key initiatives, including the next version of the Open Source Al definition.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Last call! The Open Source Initiative is hiring its next Executive Director. Applications close tomorrow (Nov 12). If you’re ready to help shape the future of Open Source, apply now: https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-initiative-now-accepting-your-application-for-executive-director
Don’t miss Apereo's MicroConference “Managing Community through CiviCRM, an Open Source CRM” on Nov. 12 at 11:00 AM (ET) featuring OSI Interim Executive Director Deborah Bryant. Register here:
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November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Don’t miss Apereo's MicroConference “Managing Community through CiviCRM, an Open Source CRM” on Nov. 12 at 11:00 AM (ET) featuring OSI Interim Executive Director Deborah Bryant. Register here:
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. https://www.sfscon.it/talks/the-cra-an-open-source-sustainability-law/
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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. https://www.sfscon.it/talks/the-cra-an-open-source-sustainability-law/
OSI's November newsletter is packed with amazing content and brand new video recordings from our annual “State of the Source” track at All Things Open and our Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event. https://opensource.org/blog/must-see-recordings-now-available
Must-See Recordings Now Available
Members Newsletter – November 2025
October was punctuated by lots of direct connections with the community. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll highlight our experience through our annual “State of the Source” track at All Things Open; discuss our advocacy on behalf of the Open Source community through our public policy work; and share the recorded sessions from outstanding contributors to the Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
OSI's November newsletter is packed with amazing content and brand new video recordings from our annual “State of the Source” track at All Things Open and our Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event. https://opensource.org/blog/must-see-recordings-now-available
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We loved seeing OSC board member Duane O'Brien take part in the All Things Open panel, "Beyond the Bottom Line: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem"!
Replay is now available: opensource.org/blog/state-o...
Replay is now available: opensource.org/blog/state-o...
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We loved seeing OSC board member Duane O'Brien take part in the All Things Open panel, "Beyond the Bottom Line: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem"!
Replay is now available: opensource.org/blog/state-o...
Replay is now available: opensource.org/blog/state-o...
As the deadline for the application of the CRA draws closer, the OSI is happy to announce the beginning of an Open consultation on many of the vertical standards. https://opensource.org/blog/help-us-improve-the-eu-cyber-resilience-act-standards
Help us improve the EU Cyber Resilience Act Standards!
As the deadline for the application of the CRA draws closer, the OSI is happy to announce the beginning of an Open consultation on many of the vertical standards.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As the deadline for the application of the CRA draws closer, the OSI is happy to announce the beginning of an Open consultation on many of the vertical standards. https://opensource.org/blog/help-us-improve-the-eu-cyber-resilience-act-standards
At All Things Open, Gabriel Toscano from Duke University led the State of the “Open” AI session, unpacking what it really means when models call themselves open. The video recording is now available. https://opensource.org/blog/state-of-the-source-at-ato-2025-state-of-the-open-ai
State of the Source at ATO 2025: State of the “Open” AI
In October, the OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at All Things Open designed to connect developers with the big policy conversations shaping our ecosystem. Gabriel Toscano from Duke University led the State of the “Open” AI session, unpacking what it really means when models call themselves open.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
At All Things Open, Gabriel Toscano from Duke University led the State of the “Open” AI session, unpacking what it really means when models call themselves open. The video recording is now available. https://opensource.org/blog/state-of-the-source-at-ato-2025-state-of-the-open-ai
At All Things Open, Katie Steen-James and Nick Vidal participated in a fireside chat to discuss the latest AI and data governance policy developments. The video recording is now available. https://opensource.org/blog/state-of-the-source-at-ato-2025-ai-and-data-governance
State of the Source at ATO 2025: AI and Data Governance
In October, the OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at All Things Open designed to connect developers with the big policy conversations shaping our ecosystem. Katie Steen-James and Nick Vidal participated in a fireside chat (Policy: AI / Data Governance) to discuss the latest AI and data governance policy developments.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
At All Things Open, Katie Steen-James and Nick Vidal participated in a fireside chat to discuss the latest AI and data governance policy developments. The video recording is now available. https://opensource.org/blog/state-of-the-source-at-ato-2025-ai-and-data-governance
At All Things Open, the OSI hosted the panel Policy: Cybersecurity, with updates on SBOMs, the Cyber Resilience Act, and what developers need to know. The video recording is now available: https://opensource.org/blog/state-of-the-source-at-ato-2025-cybersecurity
State of the Source at ATO 2025: Cybersecurity
In October, the OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at All Things Open designed to connect developers with the big policy conversations shaping our ecosystem. Katie Steen-James, Jeremy Stanley, Barry Peddycord III, and Bob Callaway led the panel Policy Cybersecurity, with updates on SBOMs, the Cyber Resilience Act, and what developers need to know.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
At All Things Open, the OSI hosted the panel Policy: Cybersecurity, with updates on SBOMs, the Cyber Resilience Act, and what developers need to know. The video recording is now available: https://opensource.org/blog/state-of-the-source-at-ato-2025-cybersecurity
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: https://www.sfscon.it/talks/the-cra-an-open-source-sustainability-law/
November 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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: https://www.sfscon.it/talks/the-cra-an-open-source-sustainability-law/
At ATO, OSI held the panel Beyond the Bottom Line: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem, exploring real-world approaches to Sustaining Open Source, from new funding models to global procurement policies. https://opensource.org/blog/state-of-the-source-at-ato-2025-sustaining-the-open-source-ecosystem
State of the Source at ATO 2025: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem
In October, the OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at All Things Open designed to connect developers with the big policy conversations shaping our ecosystem. Ruth Suehle, Patrick Masson, Amir Montazery, and Duane O’Brien organized the panel Beyond the Bottom Line: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem, exploring real-world approaches to Sustaining Open Source, from new funding models to global procurement policies.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
At ATO, OSI held the panel Beyond the Bottom Line: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem, exploring real-world approaches to Sustaining Open Source, from new funding models to global procurement policies. https://opensource.org/blog/state-of-the-source-at-ato-2025-sustaining-the-open-source-ecosystem
Pamela Chestek, emeritus OSI Board member, opened the State of the Source Track at All Things Open with Licensing 201, an advanced look at how licenses get approved and why the right choice matters. https://opensource.org/blog/state-of-the-source-at-ato-2025-licensing-201
State of the Source at ATO 2025: Licensing 201
In October, the OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at All Things Open designed to connect developers with the big policy conversations shaping our ecosystem. Pamela Chestek, emeritus OSI Board member, opened the track with Licensing 201, an advanced but practical look at how licenses get approved and why the right choice matters for community health.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Pamela Chestek, emeritus OSI Board member, opened the State of the Source Track at All Things Open with Licensing 201, an advanced look at how licenses get approved and why the right choice matters. https://opensource.org/blog/state-of-the-source-at-ato-2025-licensing-201
As the Senior US Policy Manager, my role at OSI is to educate policymakers about Open Source, track policy developments at the state and federal level, and ensure developers can continue doing their work https://opensource.org/blog/the-open-source-community-and-u-s-public-policy
The Open Source Community and U.S. Public Policy
As the full-time Senior U.S. Policy Manager, my role at OSI is to educate policymakers about the benefits of Open Source software, track policy developments at the state and federal level, and ultimately, ensure that Open Source developers can continue doing their work.
opensource.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
As the Senior US Policy Manager, my role at OSI is to educate policymakers about Open Source, track policy developments at the state and federal level, and ensure developers can continue doing their work https://opensource.org/blog/the-open-source-community-and-u-s-public-policy
🦇 SCaLE 2026 – Apereo is partnering with SCaLE to host the Open Source in Higher Ed co-located event.
🧛♂️ CFP Early Bird Submissions due Nov 1
💀 CFP Final DEADline: Dec 1
https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/cfp#tracks
🧛♂️ CFP Early Bird Submissions due Nov 1
💀 CFP Final DEADline: Dec 1
https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/cfp#tracks
Call for Presentations | SCALE
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October 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🦇 SCaLE 2026 – Apereo is partnering with SCaLE to host the Open Source in Higher Ed co-located event.
🧛♂️ CFP Early Bird Submissions due Nov 1
💀 CFP Final DEADline: Dec 1
https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/cfp#tracks
🧛♂️ CFP Early Bird Submissions due Nov 1
💀 CFP Final DEADline: Dec 1
https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/cfp#tracks
🧙♀️ OCX 2026 – Apereo is co-locating with OCX to highlight research in open source for higher education. 🎃 CFP Early Bird Submissions due THIS FRIDAY — HALLOWEEN! Oct. 31
💀 CFP Final DEADline: Nov. 13. https://www-eur.cvent.com/c/abstracts/73bd8ac8-013a-4c7c-bb1b-df8f03343127
💀 CFP Final DEADline: Nov. 13. https://www-eur.cvent.com/c/abstracts/73bd8ac8-013a-4c7c-bb1b-df8f03343127
OCX 26 Submission System
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October 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🧙♀️ OCX 2026 – Apereo is co-locating with OCX to highlight research in open source for higher education. 🎃 CFP Early Bird Submissions due THIS FRIDAY — HALLOWEEN! Oct. 31
💀 CFP Final DEADline: Nov. 13. https://www-eur.cvent.com/c/abstracts/73bd8ac8-013a-4c7c-bb1b-df8f03343127
💀 CFP Final DEADline: Nov. 13. https://www-eur.cvent.com/c/abstracts/73bd8ac8-013a-4c7c-bb1b-df8f03343127
The OSI is seeking its next Executive Director, responsible for advancing its mission, growing and diversifying its funding base, and fostering a global, inclusive community of stakeholders. opensource.org/blog/open-so...
Open Source Initiative now accepting your application for Executive Director
The Open Source Initiative is seeking its next Executive Director (ED), the chief executive and strategic leader of the OSI, responsible for advancing its mission, growing and diversifying its funding...
opensource.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The OSI is seeking its next Executive Director, responsible for advancing its mission, growing and diversifying its funding base, and fostering a global, inclusive community of stakeholders. opensource.org/blog/open-so...
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: https://orcwg.org/participate/
October 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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: https://orcwg.org/participate/
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Meet our Nov 12 #Apereo MicroCon panel!
💡 Deb B. @opensource.org
💡 Deb N. @python.org
💡 Jamie. (Prolydian)
Moderated by Joe M. (JMA Consulting)
They’ll share how #CiviCRM supports open orgs — and what #HigherEd can learn.
Reserve your spot 👉 link in comments
#OpenSource #EdTech @civicrm.org
💡 Deb B. @opensource.org
💡 Deb N. @python.org
💡 Jamie. (Prolydian)
Moderated by Joe M. (JMA Consulting)
They’ll share how #CiviCRM supports open orgs — and what #HigherEd can learn.
Reserve your spot 👉 link in comments
#OpenSource #EdTech @civicrm.org
October 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Meet our Nov 12 #Apereo MicroCon panel!
💡 Deb B. @opensource.org
💡 Deb N. @python.org
💡 Jamie. (Prolydian)
Moderated by Joe M. (JMA Consulting)
They’ll share how #CiviCRM supports open orgs — and what #HigherEd can learn.
Reserve your spot 👉 link in comments
#OpenSource #EdTech @civicrm.org
💡 Deb B. @opensource.org
💡 Deb N. @python.org
💡 Jamie. (Prolydian)
Moderated by Joe M. (JMA Consulting)
They’ll share how #CiviCRM supports open orgs — and what #HigherEd can learn.
Reserve your spot 👉 link in comments
#OpenSource #EdTech @civicrm.org
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Thanks to @opensource.org for having @mikalarae.bsky.social & me talk about @datarescueproject.org & for the great questions! We were the odd ducks 🦆 but I enjoyed hearing the convos! If you are interested in open source AI (& data rescue!) check out the recordings: opensource.org/datagovernan...
Deep Dive: Data Governance Conference
Speakers As part of our original Deep Dive:AI, we gathered a diverse collection of leaders to collaborate in drafting a definition for “Open Source AI”. Speakers from law, academia, NGOs, enterprise,…
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October 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Thanks to @opensource.org for having @mikalarae.bsky.social & me talk about @datarescueproject.org & for the great questions! We were the odd ducks 🦆 but I enjoyed hearing the convos! If you are interested in open source AI (& data rescue!) check out the recordings: opensource.org/datagovernan...
On 16–17 September 2025, leaders from across the Open Source ecosystem gathered in Brussels for the third annual Open Source Congress (OSC), followed by the companion Stakeholder Day. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-congress-2025-and-stakeholder-day-building-a-global-agenda-for-open-source
Open Source Congress 2025 and Stakeholder Day: building a global agenda for Open Source
On 16–17 September 2025, leaders from across the Open Source ecosystem gathered in Brussels for the third annual Open Source Congress (OSC), followed by the companion Stakeholder Day. Each year, the Congress has provided an intimate forum for foundations and ecosystem leaders to exchange views on the global forces shaping open collaboration.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
On 16–17 September 2025, leaders from across the Open Source ecosystem gathered in Brussels for the third annual Open Source Congress (OSC), followed by the companion Stakeholder Day. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-congress-2025-and-stakeholder-day-building-a-global-agenda-for-open-source
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. https://opensource.org/datagovernanceconf
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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. https://opensource.org/datagovernanceconf
Day 3 of OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance. Watch live (schedule time below is EDT, UTC -4): https://datagovernance.sessionize.com/
October 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Day 3 of OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance. Watch live (schedule time below is EDT, UTC -4): https://datagovernance.sessionize.com/
October is here, which means it’s time for Hacktoberfest, the annual celebration of Open Source contributions hosted by DigitalOcean and friends. https://opensource.org/blog/hacktoberfest-and-the-osi-growing-open-source-adoption
Hacktoberfest and the OSI: Growing Open Source adoption
October is here, which means it’s time for Hacktoberfest, the annual celebration of Open Source contributions hosted by DigitalOcean and friends. The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is proud to be once again a community partner of Hacktoberfest this year, helping to amplify participation and welcome new contributors to the Open Source movement.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
October is here, which means it’s time for Hacktoberfest, the annual celebration of Open Source contributions hosted by DigitalOcean and friends. https://opensource.org/blog/hacktoberfest-and-the-osi-growing-open-source-adoption