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  1. OSI Joins OpenForum Europe and the Open Knowledge Foundation to Officially Launch Open Technology Research Initiative

    Together from Brussels, Open Source Initiative (OSI), OpenForum Europe (OFE), and the Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN) announced the official launch of Open Technology Research (OTR). The launch comes with the unveiling of a new website that details the activities of the initiative and how the community can expect to get involved.

    The post OSI Joins OpenForum Europe and the Open Knowledge Foundation to Officially Launch Open Technology Research Initiative appeared first on Open Source Initiative.

  2. 2026 OSI Elections Update

    Pausing the 2026 Board Election Cycle to Improve How OSI Selects Directors and Hears the Community

    The post 2026 OSI Elections Update appeared first on Open Source Initiative.

  3. Open Source Software, Public Policy, and the Stakes of Getting It Right

    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.

    The post Open Source Software, Public Policy, and the Stakes of Getting It Right appeared first on Open Source Initiative.

  4. Top 50 Open Source Conferences in 2026

    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.

    The post Top 50 Open Source Conferences in 2026 appeared first on Open Source Initiative.

  5. 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.

    The post Carrying Open Collaboration into the Year Ahead appeared first on Open Source Initiative.

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