A Global Dialogue on Open Source AI
As part of OSI’s Open Source AI Program, the Open Source AI Salons bring together leaders and practitioners from academia, industry, government, civil society, and the open source community.
These discussions explore the impact of the Open Source AI Definition and its practical application across sectors, while creating space for participants to share perspectives, test ideas, and identify areas of consensus and disagreement.
The salons are designed as small, substantive conversations, rather than traditional conference sessions. Salon discussions are held under the Chatham House Rule, creating space for participants to exchange ideas openly and candidly.
Shape the definition of Open Source AI
Contribute perspectives on the future of the OSAID and help inform OSI’s priorities for research, policy, and advocacy.
Collaborate across sectors
Exchange ideas with experts and decision-makers working across technical, legal, policy, business, academic, and civil society communities.
Explore ideas and share insights
Surface challenges, examine assumptions, and explore practical questions with a cross-sector network of stakeholders.
Upcoming Salons
Raleigh, North Carolina
October 21, 2026 · The Gables Hotel · Held alongside All Things Open
Barcelona, Spain
Date: October 27, 2026 · Held during Barcelona Open Tech Week
Paris, France
November 18, 2026 · Held alongside the DPGA Annual Members Meeting
Brussels, Belgium
February 1, 2027 · Held alongside FOSDEM
Co-host a Salon
OSI is seeking partners around the world to co-host Open Source AI Salons throughout 2027. Co-hosting a salon is an opportunity to bring together a diverse group of local and international voices to engage in meaningful discussion about the future of Open Source AI.
As a co-host, you can:
- Bring your community into the conversation: Convene researchers, developers, policymakers, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders from your region or sector.
- Shape the discussion: Help identify the questions and perspectives that are most relevant to your community and contribute to discussions about the future of the Open Source AI Definition.
- Connect with a global network: Build relationships with participants and other organizations working on Open Source AI around the world.
- Create space for collaboration: Facilitate candid, cross-sector conversations that can surface new ideas, identify areas of agreement, and highlight challenges that need further attention.
OSI works with co-hosts to develop the format, identify relevant participants, and shape the discussion around the needs of each community.
Interested in co-hosting a salon?
Tell us about your organization, community, and location, and how you would like to contribute to the conversation.