Growing Open Source Culture Inside Sony

Explore Sony's journey in cultivating an open source culture through this conference talk by Kazumi Sato and Hiroyuki Fukuchi from Sony Group Corporation. Delve into the company's history with embedded Linux products, the challenges faced, and the development of their Open Source Program. Follow the evolution from early failures to growth phases, examining key milestones such as the establishment of OSS policies, the creation of an Open Source Program Office (OSPO), and the formation of internal communities. Learn about Sony's strategies for fostering open source adoption, including the "Software Strategy Committee," technical guidelines, training programs, and internal events like Open Source Day. Gain insights into Sony's approach to community support, contributions, and engagement with the broader open source ecosystem. Discover valuable lessons learned throughout Sony's open source journey and how they've shaped the company's culture and practices.