Building an OSPO - The Alliander Experiences

Explore the journey of establishing an Open Source Program Office (OSPO) at Alliander in this informative conference talk. Discover how business sponsorship, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach led to the creation of a successful OSPO. Learn about the key steps taken, including recognizing the need for structure, consolidating knowledge, improving development practices, introducing innersource, enhancing license compliance, and seeking external collaboration opportunities. Gain insights into best practices and the importance of taking action to drive organizational change. Understand how the OSPO became a strategic pillar for Alliander, leading to increased open source project contributions and the embedding of an open source mindset throughout the company.