In this talk t #FOSSBack '26 Mirko Boehm argues that adopting Open Source doesn’t automatically mean digital sovereignty, and true autonomy depends on the capacity to contribute, influence governance, operate critical infrastructure, and shape technological futures.
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Mirko Boehm – Does FOSS Buy Sovereignty? Participation vs. Ownership #FOSSBack
More: https://26.foss-backstage.de/sessions/Does-FOSS-Buy-Sovereignty-Participation-vs-Ownership Speaker: Mirko Boehm Policy debates often assume FOSS adopti...
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September 25, 2026 at 7:15 AM
In this talk t #FOSSBack '26 Mirko Boehm argues that adopting Open Source doesn’t automatically mean digital sovereignty, and true autonomy depends on the capacity to contribute, influence governance, operate critical infrastructure, and shape technological futures.
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Heading to Berlin for #FOSSBack to tell a story about information propagation asymmetry, about finding resilience in times of turbulence, and about stewardship of the digital commons.
F/OSS has been the thread woven through my life since college.
F/OSS has changed the world.
F/OSS has been the thread woven through my life since college.
F/OSS has changed the world.
March 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Heading to Berlin for #FOSSBack to tell a story about information propagation asymmetry, about finding resilience in times of turbulence, and about stewardship of the digital commons.
F/OSS has been the thread woven through my life since college.
F/OSS has changed the world.
F/OSS has been the thread woven through my life since college.
F/OSS has changed the world.
Germans and more broadly Europeans are concerned by geopolitics and seeing increased need for digital sovereignty.
and open source is a prime means.
#digitaleSouveränität #zendis #digitalsovereignty #opensource #foss #fossback @foss-backstage.de @25.foss-backstage.de.web.brid.gy
and open source is a prime means.
#digitaleSouveränität #zendis #digitalsovereignty #opensource #foss #fossback @foss-backstage.de @25.foss-backstage.de.web.brid.gy
March 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Germans and more broadly Europeans are concerned by geopolitics and seeing increased need for digital sovereignty.
and open source is a prime means.
#digitaleSouveränität #zendis #digitalsovereignty #opensource #foss #fossback @foss-backstage.de @25.foss-backstage.de.web.brid.gy
and open source is a prime means.
#digitaleSouveränität #zendis #digitalsovereignty #opensource #foss #fossback @foss-backstage.de @25.foss-backstage.de.web.brid.gy
He was joined by co-authors @c-osborne.bsky.social (@linuxfoundation.org), @geekygirldawn.bsky.social (CHAOSS), and @mirkoboehm.bsky.social (@linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social) 4/6 #FOSSBack
March 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
He was joined by co-authors @c-osborne.bsky.social (@linuxfoundation.org), @geekygirldawn.bsky.social (CHAOSS), and @mirkoboehm.bsky.social (@linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social) 4/6 #FOSSBack
Hi from FOSS Backstage in Berlin 👋
We’re excited to connect with the people and projects driving open source forward, and to take part in the discussions and insights this event brings 🥳
#FOSSBack
We’re excited to connect with the people and projects driving open source forward, and to take part in the discussions and insights this event brings 🥳
#FOSSBack
March 17, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Hi from FOSS Backstage in Berlin 👋
We’re excited to connect with the people and projects driving open source forward, and to take part in the discussions and insights this event brings 🥳
#FOSSBack
We’re excited to connect with the people and projects driving open source forward, and to take part in the discussions and insights this event brings 🥳
#FOSSBack
Some of #SovereignTechAgency will be at #FOSSBack next week in Berlin. Say hello to Mirko, Powen, Jan, and the rest of the team, and ask us about digital infrastructure and investing in critical open technologies!
March 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Some of #SovereignTechAgency will be at #FOSSBack next week in Berlin. Say hello to Mirko, Powen, Jan, and the rest of the team, and ask us about digital infrastructure and investing in critical open technologies!
Nina Rojc, Leia Ruffini, Kola Ojoodide joined us at #FOSSBack 2025 during their session "Bridging the Gap Between Designers & Open Source Communities", shared ongoing findings and tools to make open source accessible.
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#OpenSource #Design
Watch the full recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=...
#OpenSource #Design
Bridging the Gap Between Designers & Open Source Communities #FOSSBack
More: https://25.foss-backstage.de/sessions/Bridging-the-Gap-Between-Designers-Open-Source-Communities Speaker: Nina Rojc, Leia Ruffini, Kola Ojoodide Why do...
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June 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Nina Rojc, Leia Ruffini, Kola Ojoodide joined us at #FOSSBack 2025 during their session "Bridging the Gap Between Designers & Open Source Communities", shared ongoing findings and tools to make open source accessible.
Watch the full recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=...
#OpenSource #Design
Watch the full recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=...
#OpenSource #Design
March 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM
FOSS Backstage Day 1! Had a great first day representing OpenSearch, and, moderating the lightning talks 😃 #fossback #opensource
FOSS Backstage Day 1!
The first day of FOSS Backstage came to an end. Time for a little recap.
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March 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
FOSS Backstage Day 1! Had a great first day representing OpenSearch, and, moderating the lightning talks 😃 #fossback #opensource
Cool seeing gov and public sector adopting open source.
The case study of open digital infrastructures for German public health, driven by the health department in Frankfurt / Main, funded by the European Union (NextGenerationEU).
@foss-backstage.de #opensource #fossback
The case study of open digital infrastructures for German public health, driven by the health department in Frankfurt / Main, funded by the European Union (NextGenerationEU).
@foss-backstage.de #opensource #fossback
March 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Cool seeing gov and public sector adopting open source.
The case study of open digital infrastructures for German public health, driven by the health department in Frankfurt / Main, funded by the European Union (NextGenerationEU).
@foss-backstage.de #opensource #fossback
The case study of open digital infrastructures for German public health, driven by the health department in Frankfurt / Main, funded by the European Union (NextGenerationEU).
@foss-backstage.de #opensource #fossback
Loving the shares from the back catalog of #FOSSBack! This talk about recruiting contributors from 2023 is particularly relevant today with so many maintainers overworked and burning out. Related: this lovely report on maintainer burnout from @mirandaheath.website stewardshiplab.org/reports/burn...
July 23, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Loving the shares from the back catalog of #FOSSBack! This talk about recruiting contributors from 2023 is particularly relevant today with so many maintainers overworked and burning out. Related: this lovely report on maintainer burnout from @mirandaheath.website stewardshiplab.org/reports/burn...
EU Digital sovereignty in action:
demo #openDesk for shared doc editing with the audience.
Commissioned by the German gov with the Centre for Digital Sovereignty #ZenDiS, and La Suite numérique, led by the French Interministerial Digital Directorate #DINUM.
#fossback @foss-backstage.de
demo #openDesk for shared doc editing with the audience.
Commissioned by the German gov with the Centre for Digital Sovereignty #ZenDiS, and La Suite numérique, led by the French Interministerial Digital Directorate #DINUM.
#fossback @foss-backstage.de
March 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
EU Digital sovereignty in action:
demo #openDesk for shared doc editing with the audience.
Commissioned by the German gov with the Centre for Digital Sovereignty #ZenDiS, and La Suite numérique, led by the French Interministerial Digital Directorate #DINUM.
#fossback @foss-backstage.de
demo #openDesk for shared doc editing with the audience.
Commissioned by the German gov with the Centre for Digital Sovereignty #ZenDiS, and La Suite numérique, led by the French Interministerial Digital Directorate #DINUM.
#fossback @foss-backstage.de
Find me at #FOSSBack o/
Talk to me about:
- whatever fun thing that occupies you right now
- the sovereign tech agency and contributing to free and open source software
- offline capable apps
My talk is today at 12:10 :)
Talk to me about:
- whatever fun thing that occupies you right now
- the sovereign tech agency and contributing to free and open source software
- offline capable apps
My talk is today at 12:10 :)
March 16, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Find me at #FOSSBack o/
Talk to me about:
- whatever fun thing that occupies you right now
- the sovereign tech agency and contributing to free and open source software
- offline capable apps
My talk is today at 12:10 :)
Talk to me about:
- whatever fun thing that occupies you right now
- the sovereign tech agency and contributing to free and open source software
- offline capable apps
My talk is today at 12:10 :)
Together Jutta Horstmann (ZenDiS), Omar Mohsine (UNODET), Wolfgang Gehring (Mercedes Benz Tech Innovation) and Nicholas Gates (OpenForum Europe), she emphasized the need for international collaboration and for coordination between the public and private sector. 2/6 #FOSSBack
March 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Together Jutta Horstmann (ZenDiS), Omar Mohsine (UNODET), Wolfgang Gehring (Mercedes Benz Tech Innovation) and Nicholas Gates (OpenForum Europe), she emphasized the need for international collaboration and for coordination between the public and private sector. 2/6 #FOSSBack
This is another session from our Human Factor track by Dawn Foster at #FOSSBack 2023 on "Contributor Growth Strategies for OSS Projects." A talk on how to build a long-term contributor strategy and measuring community sustainability over time.
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#FOSSBack: Dawn Foster – Contributor Growth Strategies for OSS Projects
More: https://program.foss-backstage.de/fossback23/talk/S9P7QY/Maintaining an open source project is hard work that often extends out over several years, and...
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July 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM
This is another session from our Human Factor track by Dawn Foster at #FOSSBack 2023 on "Contributor Growth Strategies for OSS Projects." A talk on how to build a long-term contributor strategy and measuring community sustainability over time.
Watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=...
Watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=...
I’m already enjoying #fossbackstage in Berlin so far! I have a bunch of CHAOSS stickers and a few pairs of CHAOSS earrings, so find me if you want some! 😁 I’ll be around all day today and tomorrow. #fossback
March 16, 2026 at 10:27 AM
I’m already enjoying #fossbackstage in Berlin so far! I have a bunch of CHAOSS stickers and a few pairs of CHAOSS earrings, so find me if you want some! 😁 I’ll be around all day today and tomorrow. #fossback
Starting today, we're excited to announce a new session each day for #FOSSBack!
Æva Black will kick off the conference on "Can Open Source be Secure by Design?" discussing the under-investment in security and maintenance in FOSS and how regulations can enhance security in the ecosystem.
Æva Black will kick off the conference on "Can Open Source be Secure by Design?" discussing the under-investment in security and maintenance in FOSS and how regulations can enhance security in the ecosystem.
January 5, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Starting today, we're excited to announce a new session each day for #FOSSBack!
Æva Black will kick off the conference on "Can Open Source be Secure by Design?" discussing the under-investment in security and maintenance in FOSS and how regulations can enhance security in the ecosystem.
Æva Black will kick off the conference on "Can Open Source be Secure by Design?" discussing the under-investment in security and maintenance in FOSS and how regulations can enhance security in the ecosystem.
Ruth Ikegah during her session on "Best Practices for an Effective Open Source Contribution" at #FOSSBack 2023 suggests frequently, but that you should prioritize making valuable contributions.
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#OpenSource #CommunityBuilding
Watch the full session: youtube.com/watch?v=...
#OpenSource #CommunityBuilding
#FOSSBack: Ruth Ikegah – Best Practices for an Effective Open Source Contribution
More information: https://program.foss-backstage.de/fossback23/talk/NTVGSQ/When you struggle through your first contribution, there's an excitement that come...
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June 23, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Ruth Ikegah during her session on "Best Practices for an Effective Open Source Contribution" at #FOSSBack 2023 suggests frequently, but that you should prioritize making valuable contributions.
Watch the full session: youtube.com/watch?v=...
#OpenSource #CommunityBuilding
Watch the full session: youtube.com/watch?v=...
#OpenSource #CommunityBuilding
This one reframes how you think about security.
Elio Qoshi and Anxhela Maloku introduced the concept of "usability vulnerabilities" at #FOSSBack 2026, Go watch it now.
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Elio Qoshi and Anxhela Maloku introduced the concept of "usability vulnerabilities" at #FOSSBack 2026, Go watch it now.
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Elio Qoshi, Anxhela Maloku (Angie) – Identifying and Addressing Usability Vulnerabilities #FOSSBack
More: https://26.foss-backstage.de/sessions/Identifying-and-Addressing-Usability-Vulnerabilities Speaker: Elio Qoshi, Anxhela Maloku (Angie) Security can fai...
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June 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM
This one reframes how you think about security.
Elio Qoshi and Anxhela Maloku introduced the concept of "usability vulnerabilities" at #FOSSBack 2026, Go watch it now.
youtube.com/watch?v=...
Elio Qoshi and Anxhela Maloku introduced the concept of "usability vulnerabilities" at #FOSSBack 2026, Go watch it now.
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The Cyber Resilience Act presents an opportunity for manufacturers to move from passive to active.
@mirkoboehm.bsky.social @foss-backstage.de #FOSSBack #cyber #security #openssf @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social @linuxfoundation.org
@mirkoboehm.bsky.social @foss-backstage.de #FOSSBack #cyber #security #openssf @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social @linuxfoundation.org
March 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Cyber Resilience Act presents an opportunity for manufacturers to move from passive to active.
@mirkoboehm.bsky.social @foss-backstage.de #FOSSBack #cyber #security #openssf @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social @linuxfoundation.org
@mirkoboehm.bsky.social @foss-backstage.de #FOSSBack #cyber #security #openssf @linuxfoundationeu.bsky.social @linuxfoundation.org
98% of software components includes #opensource. so we need to properly manage our software supply chain, to manage risk.
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#fossback @foss-backstage.de
March 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
98% of software components includes #opensource. so we need to properly manage our software supply chain, to manage risk.
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#fossback @foss-backstage.de
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#fossback @foss-backstage.de
Dawn Foster and Peculiar C. Umeh were at #FOSSBack 2025 and during their session "Data to Action: Build Healthy & Sustainable OSS Communities" they shared tools and techniques to build healthy and sustainable OSS projects, and more.
Catch the full recording: youtube.com/watch?v=...
Catch the full recording: youtube.com/watch?v=...
Data to Action: Build Healthy & Sustainable OSS Communities #FOSSBack
More: https://25.foss-backstage.de/sessions/Data-to-Action-Build-Healthy-Sustainable-OSS-Communities Speaker: Dawn Foster, Peculiar C. Umeh Being proactive a...
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July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Dawn Foster and Peculiar C. Umeh were at #FOSSBack 2025 and during their session "Data to Action: Build Healthy & Sustainable OSS Communities" they shared tools and techniques to build healthy and sustainable OSS projects, and more.
Catch the full recording: youtube.com/watch?v=...
Catch the full recording: youtube.com/watch?v=...
Already excited for #FOSSBack this year, and it looks like we'll also be launching an #OpenSearch User Group in #Berlin that week as well. Watch this space! 🎉 #cmgr
January 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Already excited for #FOSSBack this year, and it looks like we'll also be launching an #OpenSearch User Group in #Berlin that week as well. Watch this space! 🎉 #cmgr