Open source is the foundation for new technologies in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and more in our world of accelerating innovation. And in India, there’s one event that has been spearheading this disruption for over 20 years now – Open Source India (OSI).
The event is organized by the people that produce Open Source For You magazine. OSI isn’t just a tech event; it is a celebration of all things open source, from developers and start-ups to enterprise users and community leaders. If you’re a techie, student, entrepreneur, or just someone interested in how open source is revolutionizing the technology landscape then this is is the event for you to attend.
What Is Open Source India?
Open Source India, started in 2003, is the premier open-source conference in Asia. Thousands of developers, IT professionals, startups, and open-source fans gather at the event to learn and experience software, tools, platforms, and community projects.
Be it AI, DevOps, cloud-native development, security, databases, or just entry-level FOSS (Free and Open Source Software), OSI tenders offerings for you.
When and Where?
The next OSI is scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2025, at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bangalore. It’s a full-day event from 9 am to 6 pm filled with keynotes, workshops, panel sessions, and a lively expo hall.
Registrations open closer to the event, and an “Essentials Pass” is free for early birds, students, and community contributors.
What to Expect at OSI?
Multiple Tracks for Every Techie
The event is also popular for its dense, parallel running tracks that touch upon multiple subjects:
- FOSS For Everyone: Featuring Indian open-source projects and contributors.
- DevOps & IT Infrastructure: Deep dives into Cloud, Containers, CI/CD Pipelines, and Security.
- AI/ML & Databases: A dive into open-source projects, a key identifier in data science, analytics, and modern data platforms.
- Developers’ Meet: To discuss languages, frameworks, code optimization, and best practices.
- Workshops: Learn real-world tech from industry veterans on subjects like Kubernetes, MariaDB, Neo4j, OpenAI, and more.
Meet Leaders and Experts
Each volume of OSI has invited presentations from:
- The world’s technology leaders like AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Red Hat.
- Indian centers of innovation like Zoho, C-DAC, and ThoughtWorks.
- Open-source project maintainers and contributors on your own squad/team.
The Expo
One of the exciting parts of OSI is its expo zone where companies, start-ups, and communities put up a booth to present their solutions and mingle with participants. Whether you’re seeking a gig, a partnership, or some new tools, this is where the action is.
Why You Should Attend?
Open Source India is not just about talks and demos rather it’s also a chance to meet the people who share their passions with you. Here’s why it is worth attending:
- Learn from the best: Be inspired by thought leaders in the open-source community.
- Stay on top of trends: Wield the new tools, frameworks, and platforms before everyone else.
- Upskill: Sit in technical workshops and sessions for novices to seasoned vets.
- Share your work: Submit a talk, propose an exhibit, or help out.
- Network: Connect with other developers, mentors, recruiters, and potential co-founders.
The Bigger Picture
Open Source India has an important part to play in the development of the open-source ecosystem in India. With movements such as IndiaFOSS and government-led efforts to mandate the choice of FOSS, OSI also shows how India should be recognized not just as a consumer of open-source innovation but as a participant at a global level.
With things like AI, IoT, blockchain and cloud-native architectures coming into play, open source is more essential than optional choice. And Open Source India is the ideal gathering point to champion this cause.
Final Words
If you’ve ever worked with Linux, written a Python script, run a container, or looked up an answer on GitHub, you’re already part of the open-source ecosystem. Open Source India just gets it together, live and loud. So feel free to save the date, RSVP, and prepare for two days of soaking up valuable knowledge, networking, and inspiration.
