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What does it actually mean to “protect Open Source”? On the latest GR-OSS OUT Podcast, OSI Community Manager Nick Vidal joins Tabitha DiDomenico to explore this question and to discuss the future of software freedom: youtube.com/watch?v=7irm9W…

Jordan Maris, OSI's EU Policy Analyst, will once again lead a workshop at the Open Source Founders Summit. Join him in Paris on May 18-19 as he dives into the policy discussions shaping the future of Open Source in Europe and what founders need to know: 05f5.com

The 2026 State of Open Source Report by Perforce OpenLogic provides a data‑backed view into how organizations approach Open Source governance and long-term investment. We’ll be sharing insights from the report in an upcoming webinar. Register today: ter.li/2kn3s1hb

The 2026 State of Open Source Report points to open source as a strategic concern for IT leadership, shaped by geopolitical pressure, security risk, compliance complexity, and the growing operational burden of maintaining open source software at scale. opensource.org/blog/the-2026-…

Nick Vidal, Community Manager at the OSI, joins host Tabatha DiDomenico on the GR-OSS OUT Podcast to unpack what “protecting Open Source” really means in 2026: youtube.com/watch?v=7irm9W…

A new chapter begins at the Open Source Initiative, and at a moment of rapid change in global tech, our new Executive Director shares his vision for what comes next and why the future of Open Source depends on all of us. opensource.org/blog/hello-fro…

Welcoming the New Executive Director! opensource.org/blog/welcoming…

As Open Source continues to shape global technology, policy, and digital infrastructure, the need for clear stewardship and strong leadership has only grown. On behalf of the Board, I’m thrilled to welcome Duane O’Brien as OSI’s new Executive Director. opensource.org/blog/welcoming…

Duane O’Brien appointed as the new Executive Director of the Open Source Initiative. Veteran Open Source leader brings decades of experience advancing sustainability, collaboration and responsible participation across the Open Source ecosystem. opensource.org/blog/open-sour…

Big things ahead for ClearlyDefined: a bold 3-year roadmap to modernize infrastructure, unlock the scan data, integrate SBOMs, and power new project health and security insights across the Open Source ecosystem. opensource.org/blog/clearlyde… #supplychain #opensource

Perforce Software’s 2026 State of Open Source Report (produced in collaboration with OSI and the Eclipse Foundation), reveals that avoiding vendor lock-in has surged into a leading adoption driver, cited by 55% of respondents. ter.li/391uqv

The 2026 State of Open Source Report, produced by Perforce Software in collaboration with OSI and the Eclipse Foundation, shows some encouraging OSS maturity signals: ~40% of organizations contribute to #OpenSource ter.li/391uqv

Katie Steen-James, Senior US Policy Manager at the OSI, joins the We Love Open Source podcast to share how developers can engage with policy makers: allthingsopen.org/articles/devel… #OpenSource #OpenSourceAI #OpenSourcePolicy

The 2026 State of Open Source Report, released by Perforce (in collaboration with OSI and the Eclipse Fdn.), offers a comprehensive look at how organizations are increasingly relying on OSS to achieve digital sovereignty and accelerate development. ter.li/391uqv

Join OSI’s Simon Phipps and Jordan Maris on March 26 at the EU Cyber Acts Conference in Brussels for the panel “Standardisation Around the Cyber Resilience Act.” eucyberact.org/session/standa…

Open Technology Research is hosting consultations to help us develop a shared global research agenda. The sessions will be structured around a short set of questions shared in advance, with facilitated discussion to draw out the most important insights. opensource.org/blog/help-shap…

Open Education Week invites us to reflect on the idea that knowledge is most powerful when it is freely accessible, adaptable, and shared. It is a principle that open education and Open Source have always held in common. opensource.org/blog/open-educ…

The OSI has standardized license URLs using SPDX identifiers, while carefully preserving compatibility with the many links that already exist across the web and tools. opensource.org/blog/osi-adopt…

Open technologies are increasingly central to digital infrastructure and public policy, but research in the field remains fragmented. Open Technology Research is launching a global consultation to help shape a shared research agenda. opensource.org/blog/help-shap…

The OSI has signed the Open Letter to the Higher Education Community, calling for renewed leadership and intentional investment in open solutions across higher education. opensource.org/blog/osi-signs…