From Brussels to the World: Open Source as a Global Asset

Members Newsletter – February 2026

Dear OSI supporters,

In late January, members of OSI staff and board members  joined developers, policymakers, foundations, and civil society leaders in Brussels for FOSDEM 2026 and the series of policy and community events that surround it in what is now known as EU Open Source Week. Each year, FOSDEM offers a reminder of something fundamental to our mission: while open source communities may gather in particular places, the open source software licenses we steward are a shared global asset.

Much of the conversation this year focused on Europe’s evolving digital policy landscape, from security and compliance to sustainability and public infrastructure. The questions being worked through in Europe today may shape open source practice worldwide, underscoring the importance of continued open, participatory governance and international cooperation.

We’ve written more about OSI’s participation at FOSDEM, and the conversations we were part of throughout the week, in our recent blog post. I invite you to read it for additional context and detail.

As you’ll see throughout this newsletter, OSI’s work continues to be informed by engagement across regions and communities.  Your ongoing support and interest helps us maintain a global perspective in complex times.

Warm regards,

Deborah Bryant

Interim Executive Director, OSI 

News from the OSI

Open Source at the Heart of Europe’s (and the World’s) Digital Future

From Code & Compliance and the EU Open Source Academy Awards and Policy Summit, to multiple FOSDEM devrooms, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) engaged directly with the community throughout the week, convening conversations, contributing expertise, and reinforcing the importance of open governance in an increasingly regulated digital landscape.

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