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Future of Open Source

Hosted by smol machines and Reflex

When
6:00 PM
Where
FiDi
Format
Dinner and Panel / Fireside Chat
Future of Open Source artwork

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Open source has become the foundation of modern software. But what actually makes an open-source project succeed?

Join us for a conversation with founders and maintainers behind open-source projects to explore the full journey of building in public: from the initial idea, to finding the first users and contributors, to growing a community, and eventually building a sustainable business around it.

Whether you're an open-source maintainer, founder, contributor, developer, or simply thinking about releasing your own project, come hear the stories behind building open source — and discuss how communities and companies can grow around it.

Part of #SFTechWeek.

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