2024-10-10, 14:20–14:40 (Europe/Luxembourg), Room C1.03.07
The Role of OSPOs in the Open Source Ecosystem
The importance of open source software and digital sovereignty has never been more paramount and OSPOs are the current paradigm of the Open Source governance. They play a crucial role in promoting open source adoption, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance and security within the public and private sectors.This presentation introduces the OSPO Alliance, a pioneering initiative committed to fostering the adoption and effective management of open source projects within organisations. Central to this effort is the Good Governance Handbook, a comprehensive resource designed to guide organisations in establishing and operating OSPOs effectively. Drawing on industry examples, the session will demonstrate how organisations are leveraging OSPOs to enhance their digital sovereignty and contribute to the broader open source ecosystem to support the sustainable growth of open source communities.
Florent has been active in the FLOSS community since 1999. He has 20 years of experience as an Open Source advisor, focusing on software quality, governance, licensing, Innersource, and change management. Currently, as Open Source Services Team Lead, he supports Eclipse members and projects. He also contributes to the OSPO Alliance and the Good Governance Initiative. Florent is a board member at LinuxFr.org, a prominent French-speaking site about Free and Open Source software.
Boris is a long time open source enthusiast and contributor. Previously a methods and tools consultant for the industry, he joined the Eclipse Foundation in 2021 to help people and organisations adopt, understand and apply open source principles and best practices to their own projects.