Name: Empowering Asian Contributions: The Rise of Regional User Groups in Open Source Communities - Naomichi Shima & Norio Kobota, Sony Group Corporation
Start: 2025-06-24T11:55:00-0600
End: 2025-06-24T12:35:00-0600

June 23 - 25, 2025
Denver, Colorado
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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 →

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

Equity + Inclusion + Accessibility

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Open Source Summit North America 2025

Naomichi Shima

Norio Kobota

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