Hello there,
FOSS Backstage is back with the 2026 edition!
FOSS Backstage focuses on the non-coding aspects of successful and sustainable free and open source software (FOSS) development, including community, management, and compliance. It’s a platform for people to connect and discuss shared issues, best practices, and visions to improve FOSS development. It’s also a great networking opportunity for industry experts and open source enthusiasts.
The eighth edition of FOSS Backstage will take place in Berlin and online on March 16th and 17th, 2026.
Our Call for Participation (CfP) has officially started! We’re looking for talks that educate others on best practices in a number of areas, including:
- Governance & Community
- Economics
- Legal & Compliance
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Growing Open Source
- Security
- Design/UX
You can submit a talk on our website, which is linked below. We also encourage you to share this CfP with your colleagues and network.
If you’d like to join us as an attendee, be sure to grab a discounted early bird ticket while the CfP is still open.
We also offer sponsorship opportunities for those who want to raise brand awareness, show their support of FOSS communities, or present themselves to an audience of FOSS experts. We have options for every budget and goal.
Visit our website at https://26.foss-backstage.de/overview/ to find out what to expect from FOSS Backstage 2026 including session highlight from past editions and learn everything about the CfP, tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
We’re looking forward to the eighth edition of FOSS Backstage and hope to see you at our event!
Best regards from Berlin,
the FOSS Backstage team