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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

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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

Open Source AI Fellowship Announced at UN Open Source Week

The OSI is pleased to announce the launch of the Open Source AI Fellowship at UN Open Source Week.

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OSI recently submitted comments to Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) regarding its draft guidance on technology providers under the ECA Digital framework, a law to protect children and teenagers in digital environments....

Engaging on Age Attestation Policy in Brazil

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The OSI 2025 Annual Report Is Now Available

The Open Source Initiative's 2025 Annual Report documents a year in which Open Source found itself at the center of major debates around AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, and public policy.

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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

From G7’s Vision on AI Openness to EU’s Tech Sovereignty Package

Members Newsletter – June 2026 If you look at the G7’s Vision on AI Openness or the European Union’s Tech Sovereignty Package, you can see where the OSI has been working to advocate for mindful inclusion of Open Source principles.

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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...

Ruth Suehle to hold keynote!

We are thrilled to announce Ruth Suehle as a keynote speaker at Berlin Buzzwords 2026!

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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...

Open Source Initiative Helps G7 Deliver Vision On AI Openness

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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.

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.

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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.

Open Technology Research Symposium 2026 Opens Call for Proposals - Open Source Initiative

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 Call for Proposals is now open through 5 July 2026.

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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.

Listening, Learning, and Building Together at OSI - Open Source Initiative

Members Newsletter – May 2026 OSI Executive Director 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.

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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

Maintainer Month 2026: Celebrating the People Who Keep Open Source Running - Open Source Initiative

May is Maintainer Month once again, a time for the Open Source community to recognize, support, and celebrate the maintainers who keep critical digital infrastructure running. 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.

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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

GR-OSS OUT Podcast Episode 21: Who Gets to Define Open Source AI?

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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