Favorite The OpenForum Academy Symposium 2025 organized by OpenForum Europe (OFE) brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and open technology leaders for two days of deep inquiry into how open technologies shape our economies, infrastructures, and societies. Hosted at FGV Law School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this year’s theme “Open
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Shared by voicesofopensource December 3, 2025
Favorite The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is once again partnering with Perforce OpenLogic & Zend, in collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation, for the 2026 State of Open Source Survey, the industry’s most comprehensive study of global Open Source adoption trends. Now in its fifth year, this annual survey captures how
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Shared by voicesofopensource October 22, 2025
Favorite 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
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Shared by voicesofopensource October 2, 2025
Favorite At this year’s Open Source Summit EU (OSS EU 2025) and AI_dev EU 2025, Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director of OSI, and Jordan Maris, OSI’s EU Policy Analyst, presented a summary of 10 months since the release of the Open Source AI Definition v1.0. The two talks at the events
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Shared by voicesofopensource September 10, 2025
Favorite The schedule for the Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual conference is now live. Taking place October 1–3, 2025 this premier three-day event will bring together industry leaders and world-class experts to explore the latest advancements in Data Governance and Open Source AI. From a strong pool of 50 proposals,
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Shared by voicesofopensource August 28, 2025
Favorite The Open Source Initiative is proud to stand with the “End of 10” campaign—a community-driven effort to turn the looming end of Windows 10 support into an opportunity for freedom, sustainability, and digital empowerment. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10. That means hundreds
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Shared by voicesofopensource May 28, 2025
Favorite Maintainer Month returns this May, and the Open Source Initiative (OSI) is proud to join GitHub and a global community of contributors in honoring the individuals who steward and sustain Open Source projects. In 2025, Maintainer Month enters its fourth year with a clear and urgent theme: Securing Open
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Shared by voicesofopensource April 22, 2025
Favorite Be part of a global conversation on the future of openness at the OpenForum Academy (OFA) Symposium 2025, taking place November 18–19 at the FGV Law School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Through expert panels, case studies, and collaborative discussions, the Symposium will consider the transformative potential of openness
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Shared by voicesofopensource April 16, 2025
Favorite Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world at a remarkable pace, with Open Source AI playing a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory. Yet, as AI advances, a fundamental challenge emerges: How do we create a data ecosystem that is not only robust but also equitable and sustainable? The
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Shared by voicesofopensource January 23, 2025
Favorite Reaching the five-year mark at the Open Source Initiative (OSI) has been a huge privilege. It’s been a whirlwind of progress, personal growth, and community engagement—filled with highs, great challenges, and plenty of Open Source celebrations. As I reflect on this milestone, it’s impossible not to feel both gratitude
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Shared by voicesofopensource November 27, 2024