Foundations Considered Essential - The Crucial Role of Open Source Foundations

Explore the critical role of open source foundations in today's software landscape through this keynote address. Delve into how these organizations provide essential services, infrastructure, governance, and community support for developers. Examine the challenges posed by the rise of GitHub, social coding, and venture-funded open source startups. Discover why open source foundations remain crucial for fostering, governing, and sustaining important projects. Learn how these foundations protect developers, ensure fair policies for all stakeholders, and provide value to consumers and adopters of open source. Understand their significance in representing developer communities within complex regulatory and geopolitical environments. Gain insights into shared values, successes, and challenges faced by open source foundations. Benefit from the expertise of Mike Milinkovich, an industry leader with over 35 years of experience in software engineering, product management, and IP licensing, as he shares his perspectives as the Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation since 2004.