Behind the scenes of Open Source projects

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 seventh edition of FOSS Backstage will take place in Berlin (and online) on 10^th and 11^th March 2025.

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10-11 March 2025

Behind the Scenes of Open Source

Save the date

10-11 March 2025

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 project flourish! The seventh edition of FOSS Backstage will take place in Berlin (and online) on 10^th and 11^th March 2025.

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fossback25 – Session Announcement

We have great news to share as the first sessions for FOSS Backstage 2025 are finally here!

Keynote Announcement & CfP Update

We’re excited to share some fantastic news with you! Keep reading to learn about our #fossback 25 keynote speaker and the status of our Call for Participation.

DEI Gold Badge for #fossback 2025

We are thrilled to announce that FOSS Backstage has been awarded the CHAOSS D&I gold badge for the third time! Read on to learn more about diversity at FOSS Backstage.

Group Tickets made easy

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Join us for an extra day!

On March 12^th we want to gather everyone interested in User Experience & Design within Free and Open Source software projects for our new sub-event FOSS Backstage Design!

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Program Highlights from #FOSSBack 2024

At FOSS Backstage 2024 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: