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Community, Management, and Compliance – #FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to #FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, #InnerSource/#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with #FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
What's behind Æva's head?
We just kicked off #FOSSBack with a wonderful keynote by @aeva@infosec.exchange on Open Source, Security and the Cyber Resilience Act.
Now the program is on! Find the conference schedule here: https://26.foss-backstage.de/schedule/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
The ORT Server is a platform built on the renowned OSS Review Toolkit that automates software compliance checks in a scalable, enterprise-ready way. Join Martin Nonnenmacher and @sschuberth@social.tchncs.de at this year's FOSS Backstage to learn how to use the ORT Server to fulfil obligations under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.de/session/ort-server-an-open-source-platform-to-automate-cra-checks/
Join us for the eighth edition of FOSS Backstage on 16-17 March in Berlin and online: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Join @littledetritus@geraffel.social for a tour of Germany's oldest hackerspace, c-base, on 16 March at 19:40, right after our Get-Together!
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.de/session/tour-c-base-a-space-station-under-berlin/
Haven't got your ticket yet? Join us for the eighth edition of FOSS Backstage and get your ticket now: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Join the #FOSSBack community online on 16–17 March and experience the conference from anywhere!
Enjoy full access to sessions across three stages, participate in real-time Q&As, and engage with the global community – all from your screen.
Get your Only Online Ticket here: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
We are happy to announce that IT-Schulungen.com is once again Media Partner for FOSS Backstage!
Learn more: https://www.it-schulungen.com/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Work on FOSS projects for the Sovereign Tech Agency has been impactful and varied, including major Log4J updates, increased SystemD test coverage, updating CVE reports for Yocto, and a new PHP infrastructure-as-code solution. Join @janl@narrativ.es for highlights from the past two and a half years.
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.de/session/2-5-years-of-sta-bug-resilience-how-we-helped-a-lot-of-foss/
Don't miss this and many other insightful sessions at FOSS Backstage on 16-17 March in Berlin and online: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
We are thrilled to announce Amazon Web Services as our Main Partner for this year’s FOSS Backstage!
Learn more: https://aws.amazon.com/de/opensource/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Free and open standards can promote innovation, interoperability and compliance within the EU's digital, environmental and industrial policies. At FOSS Backstage, Madalin Neag will discuss how the standards outlined in the Linux Foundation’s State of Open Standards report can improve regulation, trust, and competitiveness.
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.de/session/why-open-standards-power-compliance/
Join us for FOSS Backstage on 16-17 March in Berlin and online: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Only three weeks until #FOSSBack!
We’ve gathered an incredible lineup of global speakers ready to dive deep into governance & community, legal & compliance, economics, security, design and more.
Join us and explore open source beyond the code!
📍bUm Berlin + Online
📅16–17 March 2026
Tickets: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
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Want to learn more about design & UX? Join us for an extra day at FOSS Backstage Design on 18 March. Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.design/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
The CRA’s Open-Source Software Steward (OSSS) status provides legal recognition for non-profits and volunteer communities, but there are also hidden pitfalls. Join @kroker_legal_berlin@mastodon.social for his talk to learn about the benefits, duties and liability associated with the status, and how NPOs can use it safely to avoid accidental burdens.
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.de/session/open-source-stewards-under-the-cra-npo-pitfalls/
Join us for FOSS Backstage on 16-17 March in Berlin and online: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Contributors are the lifeblood of open source, yet many projects struggle to grow beyond a small core team. Join Mustapha Rufai at this year's FOSS Backstage to learn simple, hands-on techniques to get more people contributing to open source projects.
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.de/session/docs-demos-and-mentors-growing-open-source/
Join us for FOSS Backstage 2026 on 16-17 March in Berlin and online: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Over the past decade, the Open Source Hardware Association has certified thousands of pieces of open hardware from almost 70 countries. Join Michael Weinberg at this year's FOSS Backstage, where he will be sharing their learnings.
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.de/session/lessons-from-10-years-of-certifying-open-source-hardware/
Don't miss FOSS Backstage on 16-17 March in Berlin and online: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Companies developing Free Software face challenges from competitors disguising proprietary software as “open,” which undermines competition and strategic procurement. Join @johas@mastodon.social at this year's FOSS Backstage to learn about openwashing tactics and potential solutions.
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.de/session/lets-tackle-openwashing/
Join us for FOSS Backstage on 16-17 March in Berlin and online: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
We are thrilled to welcome Mercedes-Benz as our Main Partner for this year’s FOSS Backstage!
Learn more about Mercedes-Benz's contribution to open-source software: https://opensource.mercedes-benz.com/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Join Jochen Topf at this year's FOSS Backstage to explore how the OpenStreetMap project has organized two million volunteer contributors over the past 20 years to achieve their common goal in mapping and open-source software.
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.de/session/the-openstreetmap-community/
Join us: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/gk1NRcabT/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
One month to go until the open source community reunites once again in Berlin. At FOSS Backstage, from March 16 to 17, we’ll explore the non-coding aspects of successful open source projects. Happy to meet you!
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
We know that attending a conference can be challenging for those with children. That’s why children under the age of 16 enter for free and younger kids can be accompanied by an additional adult. More info: https://26.foss-backstage.de/children-at-foss-backstage/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Ready to share your flashes of inspiration? Don’t miss our Lightning Talk session on Monday, March 16! You get 5 min. to talk us through your short ideas, pitches and cases on community, management and compliance in free and open-source software: https://26.foss-backstage.de/lightning-talks-at-foss-backstage/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Compliance with legislation is not sufficient to build a good user experience, especially when maintaining an operating system used by millions. Join Leia Ruffini and Juan Ruitiña at FOSS Backstage, where they will discuss how they are developing an accessibility strategy that considers both the obvious and the less obvious aspects and share their insights from this process.
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.de/session/real-accessibility-an-imperfect-honest-journey/
Join us for #FOSSBack on 16-17 March in Berlin and online: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossback26/c/PddylNv7q/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
We are delighted to announce that @linuxfoundation@social.lfx.dev is returning as a Community Partner for this year's FOSS Backstage.
Learn more about The Linux Foundation here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
Community, Management, and Compliance – # FOSSBack is a two day conference dedicated to everything related to # FLOSS governance and open collaboration: open source project leadership, community management, project metrics, Open Source strategy for enterprise, # InnerSource /#OSPO, legal matters when dealing with # FOSS and many more. The next edition of FOSS Backstage will take place March 16-17, 2026.
The Code of Conduct is a crucial item for any event or community nowadays. At FOSS Backstage 2023, @pcultural will discuss what to do and how to act when the code is hurt, drawing from experiences as a co-organizer of PyLadies Berlin. https://program.foss-backstage.de/fossback23/talk/GRUPZW/ #fossback