Open Source Summit Europe 2024

The "Key Findings from the World of Open Source: Europe Spotlight" panel will present and discuss the latest trends in the OSS landscape in Europe. The discussion will kick off with the presentation of novel findings from the "World of Open Source: Europe Spotlight" report, highlighting the need for openness in AI, the significance of OSS security, and the role of OSS as digital public goods. Anna Hermansen and Adrienn Lawson from LF Research will present the most salient quantitative insights from the Linux Foundation's annual World of OSS survey, segmented for Europe, then Mirko Boehm and Cailean Osborne from LF Europe will share qualitative insights from expert interviews. The findings provide a multifaceted understanding of the European open-source ecosystem and its future potential. A community expert will join the panel to provide an additional perspective on the findings. Attendees are encouraged to participate in this engaging discussion about the major trends shaping the OSS landscape in Europe. The panel will offer valuable insights for developers, businesses, and policy makers alike, and provide a forum for exchanging ideas on the future of OSS in Europe.

Imagine stepping into a room full of developers, engineers, managers, executives with differing opinions, world views, agendas and technical experiences and perspectives. Now consider shepherding that group to collectively define and build a community open source project. How in the world would you do that? In addition to the supporting tools and frameworks (like collaborative documentation, source controls, issue trackers, communications platform), what are the necessary soft skills to steer a successful program? Drawing from collective real world experiences working in Open Source communities across Program management, Communications, and Marketing, the speakers will share insights and best practices on necessary “soft skills” needed to establish and run a vibrant, transparent and collaborative community, including stakeholder awareness, lowering barriers to entry, collective decision making and driving consensus to name a few. This session is designed for anyone involved in project management or community building to discover practical tips that can be applied not only to open source projects but also to enhancing team collaboration within your organization.

Open source software and collaboration models play a crucial role in fostering innovation across various sectors. Yet, companies that do not specialize in software, particularly in vertical industries where software has been seen as a commodity or an expense traditionally, often encounter challenges when integrating open source into their operations. This panel aims to address these challenges by offering insights, experiences, and best practices from Energy, Transportation, Automotive, and Public Sectors, focusing on how to effectively leverage open source to drive progress and efficiency using real world examples. Key Topics: - Innovation Through Open Source: Explore the transformative impact of open source in advancing innovation within four critical sectors. - Overcoming Obstacles: Address the common challenges organizations face in adopting and contributing to open source projects. - Policy and Governance: Discuss the significance of open source policies and governance structures, such as OSPOs, to facilitate the effective use of open source and contribute back to the community. Attendees will learn the benefits of open source and get advice on open source strategies.

In this session we will dive into the world of code ownership and examine the lines between "mine", "yours", and "ours" in open source and InnerSource projects. We’ll look at the different ways that you can consider the question: “who owns this code?” and how that may differ in open source and InnerSource practices. We’ll unpack the idea of hard vs. soft ownership. We’ll share real-life examples of different code ownership models, showing how they can impact project quality and sustainability. We’ll show how ownership can help empower teams to create and contribute to open source, but also where it can put up barriers. We’ll share some ways to create clarity in the area and examine some of the more subtle challenges related to toxic ownership cultures. This session aims to give attendees insights and strategies to foster effective code ownership in open source and InnerSource projects.

Open source means a lot of things to a lot of people. That may be why it’s one of the most misunderstood and misused terms in tech and related ecosystems. In fact, if you ask ten different people in tech “what is open-source?”, you are likely to get ten very different answers. We know, we’ve done it! So what makes a “good” or “bad” experience for users and participants in open-source projects? Ildiko and Phil have set out to answer this question with their “My Open Source Experience” podcast. They are talking to seasoned professionals and newbies, to understand the challenges and successes they’ve experienced so far. Questions they ask include: Was it the code, the community, or the person's employer that made their experience better or worse? How did people navigate difficulties? What are “best practices” to achieve “success” however that is defined for individuals, their organization, and/or their community? In this talk Ildiko and Phil share some of the most interesting take-aways from their conversations with podcast guests as well as from their own open source journeys, and invite the audience to join the conversation and share their experiences.