August 31, 2024 to September 2, 2024
JECRC Foundation
Asia/Kolkata timezone

Strengthening India'a FOSS Community

Sep 1, 2024, 12:05 PM
5m
Main hall (JECRC Foundation)

Main hall

JECRC Foundation

Shri Ram ki Nangal, via Sitapura RIICO Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302 022 India
Lightning talk Community

Speaker

Vishal Arya
FOSS United

Description

This talk presents an in-depth exploration of FOSS United's mission to galvanize the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) movement across India. This talk aims to share insights into the initiatives and programs developed to foster collaboration, innovation, and community engagement within the Indian tech ecosystem. Attendees will learn about the challenges and successes of building a vibrant FOSS community, including strategies for enhancing skill development, increasing accessibility to open-source tools, and strengthening industry-academia-government partnerships. The session will also highlight the broader implications of these efforts on promoting digital inclusivity and shaping India's position in the global free & open-source landscape, inviting discussion on how similar models can be replicated or adapted in other regions.

Difficulty level Intermediate

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