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A week of FOSS in Berlin – Fringe Events

There are plenty of other great events around the topics of Free and Open Source Software going on in the week of FOSS Backstage. Find out which other communities are meeting and join them to meet more amazing people and learn about different aspects of FOSS!

You are hosting a meetup, get-together, workshop or other kind of event in the same time? Get in touch and we’ll happily add your event to our list!

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ORT Community Days

Unlock the potential of open source management at the ORT Community Days – an exclusive gathering crafted by users, for users. Whether you’re navigating licenses, enhancing security, or optimizing workflows, this event is your gateway to automation excellence within your organization.

📅 When: March 6-7, 2024
📍 Where: Bosch IoT Campus, Berlin

Eriol Fox giving a talk at FOSS Backstage 2023

FOSS Backstage Design

At FOSS Backstage Design we will dedicate a whole day to UX and Design in Free and Open Source Software. Join us on March 6 at Wikimedia Berlin for the inaugural edition of #FOSSDesign and discuss this crucial and often neglected topic in an friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

📅 When: March 6, 2024
📍 Where: Wikimedia, Berlin

OSPO++

OSPO++ Breakfast Club

Berlin has such a robust collection leading institutions and individuals engaged in Open Source. The breakfast club aims to socialize and formalize a Berlin regional coalition of institutions coming together over breakfast.

Analogous to a community based OSPO framework, we’re aimed to break down silo’s between institutions using the culture of Open Source and Communitiy.

📅 When: March 5, 2024 – 9:00 am
📍 Where: Lobby @ FOSS Backstage, Berlin

ORT Community Days 2024

The ORT Community Days are an opportunity for anyone who is looking to automate open source management within their organization whether license, security or ways of working. At the event several ORT users will share how they use ORT to manage their open source usage or contributions so whether you are new to ORT or an existing user this is the event to meet, learn and create with other ORT users.

Join us on March 6-7 2024, on Bosch IoT Campus in Berlin for two days of presentations, workshops and brainstorms on all things ORT from sharing best practices, technical deep-dives till building processes with ORT.

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Why attend?

  • Learn from the Experts: Join several seasoned ORT users as they divulge their strategies for effective open source management. Gain insights, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned user.

  • Meet, Learn, Create: This event is more than just a gathering; it’s an opportunity to connect, absorb knowledge, and collaborate with fellow ORT enthusiasts.

  • Deep Dive into ORT: Over two days, immerse yourself in presentations, hands-on workshops, and brainstorming sessions covering everything ORT. From best practices to technical deep-dives and process building, we’ve got you covered

Free Community Event – No Fees Required!

This is a community-driven initiative, and we welcome everyone interested in ORT. It’s not just an event; it’s a shared experience to elevate your open source practices.

Vendors Welcome – With a Twist

Vendors offering ORT-related services are invited – as long as they have been actively contributing to the ORT community.

Ready to be a part of this transformative event?

Apply for Your Seat Now and embark on a journey of collaboration, innovation, and open source excellence.

FOSS Backstage Design

The one-day conferences all about UX & Design in Free and Open Source Software

FOSS Backstage Design is a one-day conference featuring a comprehensive program of talks and workshops all around UX and Design in Free and Open Source Software. We will kick off the conference with our keynote speaker Aparna Sundar who will discuss how to build open source software while maintaining a good balance of community input and how to incorporate scientific research practices in software design.

Further conference topics include UX heuristics, building communities beyond the code, stewarding usability or designing UI without UI designers. #FOSSDesign also offers a platform to meet designers, UX-researchers, Open Source developers and more, to exchange ideas, experiences and develop new ideas together.

Register now: Tickets are available at a Standard rate of 25€ – holders of FOSS Backstage tickets can book it as an add-on for only 10€!

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March 6th

OSPO++ Breakfast Club

OSPO++

Hello Berlin Open Source Stakeholders. Lets De-Silo and come together. Or in other words, “Lets Silo Together” 😉 in as a club over breakfast.

On Tuesday March 5, 2024 you are invited to the next meeting for a OSPO++ Berlin Breakfast club. Going beyond the code, to the cooperation between stakeholders and institutions with a stake in Open Source.

The meeting agenda is still being formed. Have ideas, want to start a discussion, reach out!

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