OSI and AboutCode have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a new collaborative approach to stewarding and sustaining the ClearlyDefined project.
Together from Brussels, Open Source Initiative (OSI), OpenForum Europe (OFE), and the Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN) announced the official launch of Open Technology Research (OTR). The launch comes with the unveiling of a new website that details the activities of the initiative and how the community can expect to get involved.
Pausing the 2026 Board Election Cycle to Improve How OSI Selects Directors and Hears the Community
Over the past few years, OSI has built out a dedicated public policy function in both the United States and Europe. A core part of OSI’s policy work is education. This includes meeting directly with lawmakers, responding to public consultations and requests for information, and producing short, targeted resources designed specifically for policy audiences.
The top 50+ Open Source conferences of 2026 that the Open Source Initiative (OSI) is tracking, including events that intersect with AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and policy.
Members Newsletter – January 2026
In this month’s newsletter, we share 2025’s most sought after licenses; reflect on the work still ahead for OSAID; news from the policy team; and look-backs on the year by many of our affiliate organizations.
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is pleased to welcome the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) to the Open Policy Alliance. OSTIF is a nonprofit dedicated to securing Open Source apps.
The top 20 OSI-Approved licenses most frequently sought out by our community in 2025 based on number of pageviews.
Members Newsletter – December 2025
As we reach the final weeks of the year, I find myself reflecting on a season that invites both gratitude and giving, two values that feel especially resonant for our community. Serving as Interim Executive Director these past months has only deepened my appreciation for the people who make Open Source possible.
Witnessing China’s Deepseek moment firsthand and learning about Kaiyuanshe’s dedication for over a decade building and championing China’s Open Source community with such vision and commitment is truly inspiring.
The DPGA’s Annual Members Meeting highlighted several priorities that resonate strongly with OSI’s mission, including promoting Open Source software, advancing public-interest AI, and strengthening global collaboration.
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