Open Source Summit North America 2025: Full Schedule

June 23 - 25, 2025
Denver, Colorado
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11:00am MDT

Six Years of Empowering Open Source Communities - Shuah Khan, The Linux Foundation

Tuesday June 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:40am MDT

Bluebird Ballroom 3G

Growing new talent and attracting new developers is challenging for open source communities. Yet, it is vital to reach out to train the next generation of developers to keep the open source communities healthy and sustainable.

Equitable access to learning resources is a barrier for a significant number of new developers. It isn't easy for new developers to get a start in open source, connect with open source communities and contribute to them. It is equally challenging for employers to find new developers to add to their technical projects.

Shuah Khan will talk about Linux Foundation's six year journey to provide learning resources for new open source developers, opportunities to experts in open source communities to train and mentor the next generation, and make newly trained talent available to prospective employers.

Speakers

Shuah Khan

Kernel Maintainer & Linux Fellow, The Linux Foundation

Shuah Khan is a Kernel Maintainer & Linux Fellow at The Linux Foundation. She is an experienced Linux Kernel developer, maintainer, and contributor. She authored, A Beginner’s Guide to Linux Kernel Development (LFD103) training course. She designed and leads the Mentorship program... Read More →

Open Source Summit 2025 Six years of empowering open source communities pdf

Tuesday June 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:40am MDT
Bluebird Ballroom 3G

Equity + Inclusion + Accessibility

Session Slides Yes

11:55am MDT

Empowering Asian Contributions: The Rise of Regional User Groups in Open Source Communities - Naomichi Shima & Norio Kobota, Sony Group Corporation

Tuesday June 24, 2025 11:55am - 12:35pm MDT

Bluebird Ballroom 3G

In the vast landscape of the global Open Source community, Asia, despite its significant population, has historically seen limited contributions.
This session will delve into the recent surge in the establishment of regional user group in Japan and their ripple effects across Asia. We will explore the inception and growth of the OpenChain Project's Japan Chapter since 2017, which has catalyzed the expansion of regional communities in China, Korea, and beyond.
We will discuss the motivations driving individuals in these regional communities and highlight the unique characteristics of the OpenChain Japan community. Furthermore, we will examine the collaborative efforts between the Japanese community and other open source communities like the TODO Group, showcasing how these partnerships have amplified their impact.
Through our experiences, we will share insights on the essential elements for fostering successful regional communities in Japan. Additionally, we will introduce messages from the managers of OpenChain and the TODO Group, emphasizing the importance of integrating regional activities with the global open source ecosystem.

Speakers

Naomichi Shima

Alliance Manager, Sony Group Corporation

Naomichi Shima is OSPO and Alliance Manager in Sony Group Corporation. He chairs the Sony Group Corporation's Open Source Promotion Committee and works to promote open source compliance within the company. He leads the FAQ subgroup of the OpenChain Japan Work Group. He is an English-Japanese... Read More →

Norio Kobota

Senior Open Source Strategist, Sony Group Corporation

Norio Kobota is a Senior Open Source Strategist in Sony Group Corporation. He is the chair of Open Source Software License Committee in Sony and works to improve OSS compliance and relationships with OSS communities. He represents Sony as a board member of OpenChain Project. And... Read More →

Empowering Asian Contributions OSSNA2025 pdf

Tuesday June 24, 2025 11:55am - 12:35pm MDT
Bluebird Ballroom 3G

Equity + Inclusion + Accessibility

Audience Experience Level Any
Session Slides Yes

3:05pm MDT

Panel Discussion: Scaling Inclusive Open Source: Strategies & Metrics for Building Equitable Communities - Kenyatta Forbes, Independent; Sarah Oyetubo, GitHub; Georg Link, Bitergia; Justin Wheeler, Red Hat

Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:05pm - 3:45pm MDT

Bluebird Ballroom 3G

This panel will delve into the challenges and opportunities for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in open source, informed by GitHub's latest Open Source Survey. Through a series of research spotlights, panelists will share data-backed strategies and real-world case studies for fostering inclusivity at scale. The session will feature an interactive Q&A where panelists address pre-planned questions and engage with audience inquiries. Key topics for discussion include identifying useful DEIA metrics versus "vanity metrics," balancing quantitative data with qualitative feedback, and the impact of mentorship programs on community diversity. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to cultivate more welcoming, sustainable, and diverse open source projects.

Speakers

Sarah Oyetubo

Sr. Program Manager, DI&B, GitHub

Sarah Oyetubo is a Certified Diversity and Inclusion practitioner and Senior Program Manager of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at GitHub. She has a proven track record for leading people through transformational change, as demonstrated in various strategic and highly visible... Read More →

Georg Link

Open Source Strategist and Director of Sales, Bitergia

Georg’s mission is to make open source more professional by using community metrics and analytics. Georg cofounded the CHAOSS Project to advance analytics and metrics for open source project health. Georg is an active contributor to several projects and has often presented on open... Read More →

Justin Wheeler

Fedora Community Architect, Red Hat

Justin is a Free Software activist and Open Source advocate focused on community leadership and digital infrastructure. As the Fedora Community Architect at Red Hat, he designs and maintains the core support structures that enable a global community of contributors to thrive. His... Read More →

Kenyatta Forbes

Open Source Strategist & Advocate

Kenyatta Forbes an Open Source strategist and advocate with a focus on supporting the growth and sustainability of open source communities. With over a decade of experience in technology and program management, she enjoys fostering collaboration between developers, maintainers, and... Read More →

Scaling Inclusive Open Source – OSS NA 2025 @ Denver, CO US pdf

Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:05pm - 3:45pm MDT
Bluebird Ballroom 3G

Equity + Inclusion + Accessibility

Audience Experience Level Any
Session Slides Yes

4:20pm MDT

DEI Is Dead: What Happens Next? - Jennifer "Jen" Madriaga, Open Source Veteran

Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:20pm - 5:00pm MDT

Bluebird Ballroom 3G

Many organizations, companies, and departments are now eliminating DEI programs, and with this development, you may be asking what happens next. Even though DEI programs may be disappearing, the conversation around what it entails will still exist. How do we frame the conversation now, and what can we do to advocate on behalf of underrepresented groups? I will walk through some ways in which we can move forward. As someone who had to work with a global audience, I found that the term DEI did not always resonate with everyone. From that experience, I had to find ways to discuss the issues that DEI was meant to address, such as disparity in experiences, perceptions around fairness, the need for better communication processes, and psychological safety on teams. We can use these lessons with a global audience that had different histories and cultural contexts to ensure that conversation is relevant for everyone.

Speakers

Jen Madriaga

Open Source Veteran

Jen Madriaga has worked with numerous open source communities for over a decade through her work at Red Hat and the Linux Foundation. She is committed to building healthy and successful communities and interested in creating solutions collaboratively. While at Red Hat, she co-founded... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:20pm - 5:00pm MDT
Bluebird Ballroom 3G

Equity + Inclusion + Accessibility

Audience Experience Level Beginner

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