Exploring
Open Source
beyond the Code

We want to encourage more discourse about the non-coding aspects of successful open source projects. Join us to learn more about what makes Free and Open Source Software projects flourish! The 8th edition of FOSS Backstage will take place in Berlin on 16-17 March 2026.

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16-17 March 2026

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Exploring Open Source beyond the Code

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16-17 March 2026

We want to encourage more discourse about the non-coding aspects of successful Open Source projects. Join us to learn more about what makes Free and Open Source Software projects flourish! The 8th edition of FOSS Backstage will take place in Berlin on 16-17 March 2026.

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Program Highlights from #FOSSBack 2025

At FOSS Backstage 2025 we brought together more than 60 speakers to talk about Governance & Community, Sustainability & Funding, Legal & Compliance, Diversity & Inclusion as well as how to Grow Open Source. Here we put together a selection of talks from those tracks to give you an impression of FOSS Backstage: 

FOSS Backstage 2025

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