It's been a whirlwind of a weekend at CHAOSScon and FOSDEM!
We look forward to our Brussels trip every year. CHAOSScon and FOSDEM give us the amazing opportunity to talk with others in the open source community and to learn from one another!
This year was no different. We attended talks, gave some of our own, and, as always, set ourselves up amid the buzz of the FOSDEM cafeteria to connect with anyone passing by!
In case you missed them, here’s a recap of some of the talks we gave this past weekend:
CHAOSScon:
- Daniel Izquierdo’s keynote celebrated the CHAOSS community and its history. This project has thrived because of its community. Daniel also discussed the exciting evolution of GrimoireLab towards version 2.0, paving the way for the future of project health analytics.
- Open source project health is crucial for risk management. Mitigating risk in the supply chain has been on our minds a lot this year. That’s why, in his talk, Georg Link delved into how GrimoireLab can help organizations assess and mitigate the risks associated with the health of the open source projects they depend on.
FOSDEM:
- Maintainers need support! The talk by Georg Link, Johan Linåker, and Kevin Lumbard shed light on the challenges faced by open source maintainers and provided practical tools and perspectives on sustainability. It was a strong reminder that we need to listen to maintainers, understand their needs, and support them in their vital work.
- Connecting SBOMs and project health is key. Georg Link’s second talk emphasized the crucial link between the Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and open source project health. By integrating these two, we can gain a deeper understanding of our dependencies, manage them effectively, and reduce risks.
Key takeaways from the weekend
Beyond the talks, we enjoyed soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of CHAOSScon and FOSDEM and, above all, the chance to connect with fellow open source enthusiasts.
Here are our key takeaways from our talks and conversations:
- Project health is more important than ever. As our reliance on open source software grows, understanding and improving project health is essential for organizations to thrive.
- Supply chain security is on people’s minds. We saw several talks educating the community about the challenge of maintaining supply chain security. This topic is especially important now, as organizations must adapt to legislation like the European Cyber Resiliency Act (CRA).
- Collaboration is key. Events like CHAOSScon and FOSDEM demonstrate the power of community and the importance of working together to build a healthy and sustainable open source ecosystem.
Until next year, Brussels! 👋
