Exploring
Open Source
beyond the Code

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 9th edition of FOSS Backstage will take place in Berlin on 2-3 March 2027.

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2-3 March 2027

Exploring Open Source beyond the Code

Save the date

2-3 March 2027

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 9th edition of FOSS Backstage will take place in Berlin on 2-3 March 2027.

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Highlights from 2026

At FOSS Backstage 2026 we hosted talks all non-code aspects of Free and Open Source Software. Here we put together a selection of talks from those tracks to give you an impression of FOSS Backstage: 

FOSS Backstage 2026

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People laughing and networking at FOSS Backstage

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