Open Source Initiative

InnerSource Summit 2026 is almost here - Thursday, November 12, fully virtual and featuring a keynote from Kelsey Hightower. Join us at bit.ly/isc-2026

We just gave $1,000,000 to Open Source maintainers at @sentry.io, up from $750K last year! 🎉️ And this month the @opensourcepledge.com turns 2. Its 37 member companies have now paid $8,421,535 to the people who build the software we all rely on. Read on to find out where the money went.

Members Newsletter – October 2026: From NY to Halifax and Prague, the past few weeks opened new paths for collaboration, policy, and sustainability across the open source ecosystem.... https://opensource.org/blog/opening-new-paths-for-open-source

Over the years, OSI’s work has expanded beyond the Open Source Definition and licensing to encompass policy and standards, research and education, and Open Source AI. The new website brings these areas into clearer focus,… https://opensource.org/blog/new-website-reflects-osis-evolving-mission

The OSI has teamed up again with Perforce Zend and OpenLogic, as well as the Eclipse Foundation, for the 2027 State of Open Source Survey.... https://opensource.org/blog/announcing-the-2027-state-of-open-source-survey

At UNGA81, OSI joined conversations on Open Source AI, digital sovereignty, and digital public infrastructure. Open by itself does very little but enables a lot.... https://opensource.org/blog/open-enables-a-lot-the-osi-at-unga81

The schedule of talks and workshops for The Matrix Conference is now available. We can't wait to meet up with the Matrix community and ecosystem again, in Malmö - get your tickets now! 🎟️ cfp.2026.matrix.org/matrix-confe... #MatrixConf

Open Call for Nominations: European Open Source Awards 2027 Please consider taking a minute and tell us who we should recognize and honor this time around! We need to know about the heroes to be able to celebrate them. https://awards.europeanopensource.academy/nomination-process

Today, OpenForum Europe is proud to launch its new white paper: “Digital Public Infrastructure in Europe: How the European Union (EU) Can Build the Capability to Deliver on Its Digital Sovereignty Agenda”. Read the white paper: openforumeurope.org/publications...

Members Newsletter – September 2026: Open Source is what it is because of the people who led us here, and keep us here. We all joined the community for different reasons, but many of us stayed because of the relationships… https://opensource.org/blog/linuxs-35th-anniversary-and-the-open-frontier

With openness in AI making headlines, we must educate policymakers, producers, and users of these technologies about what open-weight and Open Source AI mean for the four software freedoms: the freedom to use, study, modify,… https://opensource.org/blog/open-weights-are-good-open-source-is-better

The OSI joins the Open Forum for AI (OFAI) in supporting calls for the U.S. to develop more open models.... https://opensource.org/blog/we-must-open-the-frontier-osi-ofai-support-calls-for-the-u-s-to-develop-more-open-models

The OSI is coming to All Things Open with a track designed to connect developers with the big policy conversations shaping our ecosystem.... https://opensource.org/blog/osi-brings-the-state-of-the-source-to-all-things-open-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...

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

We invite the Open Source community to participate in the OSI Governance Survey and help inform the future of OSI’s governance. https://opensource.org/blog/osi-governance-survey

Members Newsletter – August 2026: Every model making headlines today, open or closed, sits on top of Open Source code, runs on Open Source infrastructure, and is based on openly shared research. That's not sentiment, it's just the… https://opensource.org/blog/why-openness-matters-more-than-ever

Over the last month, the EU has passed two milestones in implementing its Cyber Resilience (CRA) and AI acts. The OSI has been engaged with European policymakers over the past two years to ensure those laws don’t inadvertently… https://opensource.org/blog/eu-ai-act-and-cra-timelines-and-resources

A surge of openness in AI has defined 2026. Amid calls for both caution and support, prevailing trends point to a future in which models are built and released openly. https://opensource.org/blog/the-ai-era-arcs-toward-openness

Open Technology Research Symposium 2026 releases preliminary agenda. The event takes place on 26 and 27 October 2026 at the University of Barcelona during Barcelona Open Tech Week... https://opensource.org/blog/preliminary-agenda-announced-for-the-open-technology-research-symposium-2026

We're pleased to announce that the preliminary agenda for the first Open Technology Research Symposium is now live! We want to thank everyone who submitted. (more info ⬇️) Explore the agenda and register now: symposium.opentechresearch.org

Every AI system in the headlines today, whether proprietary or Open Source, exists because researchers shared their work openly. That openly shared research produced Open Source software: the frameworks used to train these models, the… https://opensource.org/blog/openness-made-all-of-this-possible

UN Open Source Week, AI Fellowship, and 2025 Annual Report Members Newsletter – July 2026: Two weeks ago, I was joined by several staff and board members at UN Open Source Week. It’s remarkable to think about how this event has evolved to become one of the must-attend Open Source events on the…

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

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

The Call for Proposals for the first Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026 is still open! - CFP Deadline: 5 July 2026 - Symposium Dates: 26–27 October 2026 - Location: Universitat de Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain Submit your proposal and register here: symposium.opentechresearch.org

The OSI is pleased to announce the launch of the Open Source AI Fellowship at UN Open Source Week.... https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-ai-fellowship-announced-at-un-open-source-week

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

This week, OSI Staff and Board members are in New York for UN Open Source Week, championing Open Source and Digital Public Goods. We're proud to help defend Open Source principles and promote a more open, collaborative, and equitable digital future.… https://opensource.org/blog/sn/417947

OSI recently submitted comments to Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) regarding its draft guidance on technology providers under the ECA Digital framework, a law to protect children and teenagers in digital environments....

The OSI 2025 Annual Report Is Now Available

OSI Members Newsletter – June 2026: From G7’s Vision on AI Openness to EU's Tech Sovereignty Package https://opensource.org/blog/from-g7s-vision-on-ai-openness-to-eus-tech-sovereignty-package

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…

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...

OSI Board Director Ruth Suehle will be the keynote speaker at Berlin Buzzwords 2026: “Building Resilience: The Next Decade of Open Source” - 2026.berlinbuzzwords.de/2026/05/13/r...

On May 29, 2026 in Paris, G7 Digital and Technology ministers approved a “Vision on AI openness opportunities and shared language”. The vision, which sets out terminology around AI openness, is the result of a three-month partnership between the OSI and the G7. opensource.org/blog/open-so...

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…

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

Open Source Organizations Weigh in on Age Attestation The Open Source Initiative (OSI), Apereo Foundation, FreeBSD Foundation, and Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) issued the following statement on age attestation requirements for operating systems.

The OSI is pleased to support the inaugural Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026, taking place on 26–27 October 2026 at the historic University of Barcelona. The CFPs is now open through 5 July 2026.

Philippe Ombredanne and Jordan Maris will facilitate a CRA compliance workshop at the Open Source Founders Summit on May 18, covering what the EU Cyber Resilience Act means in practice for Open Source businesses. https://05f5.com/schedule/2026/cra-compliance-for-oss

OSI ED Duane O'Brien: I expect my listening tour will continue for a little while as I make the rounds to meet as many of our stakeholders as I can. If you’ve got something to say, grab a slot in my office hours. I’d love to hear from you.

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.

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: https://ter.li/2kn3s1hb

OSI is proud to join GitHub and a global community of contributors in honoring the individuals who steward and sustain Open Source projects for Maintainer Month. https://opensource.org/blog/maintainer-month-2026-celebrating-the-people-who-keep-open-source-running

What does it actually mean to “protect Open Source”? On the latest GR-OSS OUT Podcast, OSI Community Manager Nick Vidal joins Tabitha DiDomenico to explore this question and to discuss the future of software freedom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7irm9Wt7aEM

Jordan Maris, OSI's EU Policy Analyst, will once again lead a workshop at the Open Source Founders Summit. Join him in Paris on May 18-19 as he dives into the policy discussions shaping the future of Open Source in Europe and what founders need to know: https://05f5.com/

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: https://ter.li/2kn3s1hb

The 2026 State of Open Source Report points to open source as a strategic concern for IT leadership, shaped by geopolitical pressure, security risk, compliance complexity, and the growing operational burden of maintaining open source software at scale.

Nick Vidal, Community Manager at the OSI, joins host Tabatha DiDomenico on the GR-OSS OUT Podcast to unpack what “protecting Open Source” really means in 2026: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7irm...