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Open Source Congress

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September 22, 2026 - September 23, 2026    
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Leaders from across the Open Source ecosystem will be gathering in Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 22-23, 2026 for the fourth Open Source Congress (OSC), followed by the companion Stakeholder Day.

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