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The steward of the Open Source Definition, the foundation of the modern software ecosystem. We build a world where the freedoms and opportunities of Open Source software can be enjoyed by all. #OpenSource
The questions being worked through in Europe today may shape open source practice worldwide, underscoring the importance of continued open, participatory governance and international cooperation. https://opensource.org/blog/from-brussels-to-the-world-open-source-as-a-global-asset
From Brussels to the World: Open Source as a Global Asset - Open Source Initiative
Members Newsletter – February 2026 Members of OSI staff and board members joined developers, policymakers, foundations, and civil society leaders in Brussels for FOSDEM 2026 and the series of policy and community events that surround it in what is now known as EU Open Source Week.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The questions being worked through in Europe today may shape open source practice worldwide, underscoring the importance of continued open, participatory governance and international cooperation. https://opensource.org/blog/from-brussels-to-the-world-open-source-as-a-global-asset
The OSI submitted its feedback to the Open Digital Ecosystems strategy. We highlighted the benefits of Open Source for Europe, and how to leverage them in a way that strengthens Open Source communities.
Europe’s Open Source Opportunity: our vision for the EU Open Digital Ecosystems strategy - Open Source Initiative
The OSI submitted its feedback to the Open Digital Ecosystems strategy, which comes at a time when both Open Source communities and the European Union face unprecedented challenges. We highlighted the benefits of Open Source for Europe, and how to leverage them in a way that strengthens Open Source communities.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The OSI submitted its feedback to the Open Digital Ecosystems strategy. We highlighted the benefits of Open Source for Europe, and how to leverage them in a way that strengthens Open Source communities.
The FOSDEM video recording from the session "The Fediverse and the EU's Digital Services Act: solving the challenges of modern social media?" is now live: https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/W8RCMT-the_fediverse_and_the_eus_digital_services_act_solving_the_challenges_of_modern_/
February 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The FOSDEM video recording from the session "The Fediverse and the EU's Digital Services Act: solving the challenges of modern social media?" is now live: https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/W8RCMT-the_fediverse_and_the_eus_digital_services_act_solving_the_challenges_of_modern_/
Former OSI Board Director Stefano Zacchiroli alongside Software Heritage co-founder Roberto Di Cosmo were awarded the Special Recognition for Community Impact at the European Open Source Awards: https://awards.europeanopensource.academy/
February 6, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Former OSI Board Director Stefano Zacchiroli alongside Software Heritage co-founder Roberto Di Cosmo were awarded the Special Recognition for Community Impact at the European Open Source Awards: https://awards.europeanopensource.academy/
From Code & Compliance and the EU Open Source Academy Awards & Policy Summit, to multiple FOSDEM devrooms, the OSI engaged directly with the European community, reinforcing the importance of Open Source. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-at-the-heart-of-europes-and-the-worlds-digital-future
Open Source at the Heart of Europe’s (and the World’s) Digital Future - Open Source Initiative
From Code & Compliance and the EU Open Source Academy Awards and Policy Summit, to multiple FOSDEM devrooms, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) engaged directly with the community throughout the week, convening conversations, contributing expertise, and reinforcing the importance of open governance in an increasingly regulated digital landscape.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:10 PM
From Code & Compliance and the EU Open Source Academy Awards & Policy Summit, to multiple FOSDEM devrooms, the OSI engaged directly with the European community, reinforcing the importance of Open Source. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-at-the-heart-of-europes-and-the-worlds-digital-future
Jordan Maris, OSI’s EU Policy Analyst, submitted feedback on the European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy, highlighting Open Source as key to EU digital sovereignty, competitiveness, and growth:
European Commission - Have your say
European Commission - Have your say
ec.europa.eu
February 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Jordan Maris, OSI’s EU Policy Analyst, submitted feedback on the European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy, highlighting Open Source as key to EU digital sovereignty, competitiveness, and growth:
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🎉 Happy 28th birthday, Open Source Initiative (OSI)!
Thank you for advocating the benefits of #opensource and helping build a world where everyone can enjoy the freedoms and opportunities of open source software. 💚🐧
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#opensource #OSI #Linux @opensource.org
Thank you for advocating the benefits of #opensource and helping build a world where everyone can enjoy the freedoms and opportunities of open source software. 💚🐧
opensource.org
#opensource #OSI #Linux @opensource.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM
🎉 Happy 28th birthday, Open Source Initiative (OSI)!
Thank you for advocating the benefits of #opensource and helping build a world where everyone can enjoy the freedoms and opportunities of open source software. 💚🐧
opensource.org
#opensource #OSI #Linux @opensource.org
Thank you for advocating the benefits of #opensource and helping build a world where everyone can enjoy the freedoms and opportunities of open source software. 💚🐧
opensource.org
#opensource #OSI #Linux @opensource.org
OSI and AboutCode have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a new collaborative approach to stewarding and sustaining the ClearlyDefined project. https://opensource.org/blog/ensuring-the-long-term-sustainability-of-clearlydefined-osi-and-aboutcode-sign-mou
Ensuring the Long-Term Sustainability of ClearlyDefined: OSI and AboutCode Sign MoU - Open Source Initiative
OSI and AboutCode have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a new collaborative approach to stewarding and sustaining the ClearlyDefined project.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
OSI and AboutCode have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a new collaborative approach to stewarding and sustaining the ClearlyDefined project. https://opensource.org/blog/ensuring-the-long-term-sustainability-of-clearlydefined-osi-and-aboutcode-sign-mou
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Deborah Bryant of @opensource.org warns about the creation of new, less open licenses that may restrict the important qualities of openness.
She acknowledges private companies as a critical to the open source community, while encouraging to foster a culture of participation among employees.
She acknowledges private companies as a critical to the open source community, while encouraging to foster a culture of participation among employees.
January 30, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Deborah Bryant of @opensource.org warns about the creation of new, less open licenses that may restrict the important qualities of openness.
She acknowledges private companies as a critical to the open source community, while encouraging to foster a culture of participation among employees.
She acknowledges private companies as a critical to the open source community, while encouraging to foster a culture of participation among employees.
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Deborah Bryant, Astor Nummelin Carlberg and @avilarenata.bsky.social launched the Open Technology Research, a joint initiative of OFE,
@opensource.org and @okfn.bsky.social.
The initiative will create a sustainable global platform for research, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement.
@opensource.org and @okfn.bsky.social.
The initiative will create a sustainable global platform for research, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement.
January 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Deborah Bryant, Astor Nummelin Carlberg and @avilarenata.bsky.social launched the Open Technology Research, a joint initiative of OFE,
@opensource.org and @okfn.bsky.social.
The initiative will create a sustainable global platform for research, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement.
@opensource.org and @okfn.bsky.social.
The initiative will create a sustainable global platform for research, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement.
The Open Source & EU Policy devroom at FOSDEM will take place this Sunday. The devroom is organised by APELL, Eclipse Foundation, Linux Foundation, Mozilla, OFE, OpenSSF, and the Open Source Initiative. https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/open-source-eu-policy/
January 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The Open Source & EU Policy devroom at FOSDEM will take place this Sunday. The devroom is organised by APELL, Eclipse Foundation, Linux Foundation, Mozilla, OFE, OpenSSF, and the Open Source Initiative. https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/open-source-eu-policy/
Pausing the 2026 Board Election cycle to improve how OSI selects Directors and hears the community https://opensource.org/blog/2026-osi-elections-update
2026 OSI Elections Update - Open Source Initiative
Pausing the 2026 Board Election Cycle to Improve How OSI Selects Directors and Hears the Community
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January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Pausing the 2026 Board Election cycle to improve how OSI selects Directors and hears the community https://opensource.org/blog/2026-osi-elections-update
Headed to Brussels! 🇪🇺 On Jan 30, OSI Executive Director Deb Bryant and Board Director Ruth Suehle will join the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 panel “Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source.” https://summit.openforumeurope.org/
The EU Open Source Policy Summit – The only conference bringing Open Source and policy together.
summit.openforumeurope.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Headed to Brussels! 🇪🇺 On Jan 30, OSI Executive Director Deb Bryant and Board Director Ruth Suehle will join the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 panel “Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source.” https://summit.openforumeurope.org/
OSI has built a strong public policy function in the US and Europe, with education at its core: meeting with lawmakers, responding to consultations, and creating targeted resources for policymakers. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-software-public-policy-and-the-stakes-of-getting-it-right
Open Source Software, Public Policy, and the Stakes of Getting It Right - Open Source Initiative
Over the past few years, OSI has built out a dedicated public policy function in both the United States and Europe. A core part of OSI’s policy work is education. This includes meeting directly with lawmakers, responding to public consultations and requests for information, and producing short, targeted resources designed specifically for policy audiences.
opensource.org
January 26, 2026 at 12:12 PM
OSI has built a strong public policy function in the US and Europe, with education at its core: meeting with lawmakers, responding to consultations, and creating targeted resources for policymakers. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-software-public-policy-and-the-stakes-of-getting-it-right
The top 50+ Open Source conferences of 2026 that the Open Source Initiative (OSI) is tracking, including events that intersect with AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and policy. https://opensource.org/blog/top-50-open-source-conferences-in-2026
Top 50 Open Source Conferences in 2026 - Open Source Initiative
The top 50+ Open Source conferences of 2026 that the Open Source Initiative (OSI) is tracking, including events that intersect with AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and policy.
opensource.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The top 50+ Open Source conferences of 2026 that the Open Source Initiative (OSI) is tracking, including events that intersect with AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and policy. https://opensource.org/blog/top-50-open-source-conferences-in-2026
We've teamed up with APELL, Eclipse Foundation, Linux Foundation Europe, Mozilla, OpenForum Europe, and OpenSSF to bring you the Open Source & EU Policy devroom at #FOSDEM26! https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/open-source-eu-policy/
January 21, 2026 at 2:19 PM
We've teamed up with APELL, Eclipse Foundation, Linux Foundation Europe, Mozilla, OpenForum Europe, and OpenSSF to bring you the Open Source & EU Policy devroom at #FOSDEM26! https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/open-source-eu-policy/
OSI Board director Ruth Suehle will be in Brussels on January 30th for EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026. She will be part of the panel "Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source." Register now: https://summit.openforumeurope.org/
January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
OSI Board director Ruth Suehle will be in Brussels on January 30th for EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026. She will be part of the panel "Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source." Register now: https://summit.openforumeurope.org/
In this month’s newsletter, we share 2025’s most sought after licenses; reflect on the work still ahead for OSAID; news from the policy team; and look-backs on the year by many of our affiliates. https://opensource.org/blog/carrying-open-collaboration-into-the-year-ahead
Carrying Open Collaboration into the Year Ahead
Members Newsletter – January 2026
In this month’s newsletter, we share 2025’s most sought after licenses; reflect on the work still ahead for OSAID; news from the policy team; and look-backs on the year by many of our affiliate organizations.
opensource.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:53 AM
In this month’s newsletter, we share 2025’s most sought after licenses; reflect on the work still ahead for OSAID; news from the policy team; and look-backs on the year by many of our affiliates. https://opensource.org/blog/carrying-open-collaboration-into-the-year-ahead
Virtual event happening today: Open Source in 2026 by Punch Tape Consulting. OSI Senior US Policy Manager Katie Steen-James will be joining several OSI affiliates to discuss the future of #OpenSource: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7391480824744951808
January 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Virtual event happening today: Open Source in 2026 by Punch Tape Consulting. OSI Senior US Policy Manager Katie Steen-James will be joining several OSI affiliates to discuss the future of #OpenSource: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7391480824744951808
Joining the Open Policy Alliance enables OSTIF to contribute further to the ecosystem and increase the exposure and education of the general public to open source. https://opensource.org/blog/open-policy-alliance-welcomes-the-open-source-technology-improvement-fund-as-new-member
Open Policy Alliance Welcomes the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund as New Member
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is pleased to welcome the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) to the Open Policy Alliance. OSTIF is a nonprofit dedicated to securing Open Source apps.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Joining the Open Policy Alliance enables OSTIF to contribute further to the ecosystem and increase the exposure and education of the general public to open source. https://opensource.org/blog/open-policy-alliance-welcomes-the-open-source-technology-improvement-fund-as-new-member
Deborah Bryant, OSI's interim ED, will be in Brussels on January 30th for the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026. She will part of the panel "Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source." Register today: https://summit.openforumeurope.org/
January 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Deborah Bryant, OSI's interim ED, will be in Brussels on January 30th for the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026. She will part of the panel "Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source." Register today: https://summit.openforumeurope.org/
The Open Source community has spent two decades building the scaffolding to make patent threats rare and containable. Developers who understand that can focus on what they do best: innovating in the open
Patents and Open Source: Understanding the Risks and Available Solutions
The Open Source community has spent two decades building the scaffolding to make patent threats rare and containable. Developers who understand that landscape can focus on what they do best: innovating in the open, confident that the legal ground beneath them is far more stable than any patent myths suggest.
opensource.org
December 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Open Source community has spent two decades building the scaffolding to make patent threats rare and containable. Developers who understand that can focus on what they do best: innovating in the open
The top 20 OSI-Approved licenses most frequently sought out by our community in 2025 based on number of pageviews. https://opensource.org/blog/top-open-source-licenses-in-2025
Top Open Source licenses in 2025
The top 20 OSI-Approved licenses most frequently sought out by our community in 2025 based on number of pageviews.
opensource.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The top 20 OSI-Approved licenses most frequently sought out by our community in 2025 based on number of pageviews. https://opensource.org/blog/top-open-source-licenses-in-2025
The video recording of the session "Open Source AI and open washing" by OSI Board member Carlo Piana at Luxembourg's Open Source Conference is now available: https://peertube.opencloud.lu/w/jbPdfztnEcUqDjtn2E1EpQ
December 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The video recording of the session "Open Source AI and open washing" by OSI Board member Carlo Piana at Luxembourg's Open Source Conference is now available: https://peertube.opencloud.lu/w/jbPdfztnEcUqDjtn2E1EpQ
From OSI's ED Deb Bryant: As we reach the final weeks of the year, I find myself reflecting on a season that invites both gratitude and giving, two values that feel especially resonant for our community. https://opensource.org/blog/celebrating-generosity-and-growth-in-the-osi-community
Celebrating Generosity and Growth in the OSI Community
Members Newsletter – December 2025
As we reach the final weeks of the year, I find myself reflecting on a season that invites both gratitude and giving, two values that feel especially resonant for our community. Serving as Interim Executive Director these past months has only deepened my appreciation for the people who make Open Source possible.
opensource.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
From OSI's ED Deb Bryant: As we reach the final weeks of the year, I find myself reflecting on a season that invites both gratitude and giving, two values that feel especially resonant for our community. https://opensource.org/blog/celebrating-generosity-and-growth-in-the-osi-community