Fostering an Open Source Culture - Challenges and Strategies

Explore the importance of fostering an open source culture in this 43-minute sponsored session by Arun Gupta from Intel. Learn about the challenges of building a business case for open source consumption and contribution, techniques for cultivating an open ecosystem within your company, and the role of Open Source Program Offices. Discover personal experiences from multiple companies, including Red Hat, Couchbase, Amazon, Apple, and Intel, to understand how open innovation, open platforms, and horizontal competition offer choice and build trust. Gain insights into tools and strategies for enabling effective developer contributions, the significance of soft skills in fostering an open environment, and the benefits of Inner Source practices. Examine the developer platform journey, internal events, and the importance of open source foundations. Address potential risks and challenges associated with open source adoption, and understand how to tie open source strategy to business objectives.