Open Source Licenses: What Every Developer Should Know

Open source is everywhere — from your favorite Python package to the biggest cloud-native tools — but how many of us actually understand the licenses behind them?

This beginner-friendly session aims to break down the world of FOSS licenses into simple, real-world concepts. We'll explore why licenses matter, what the most common licenses mean (MIT, Apache, GPL), and how to choose the right license when contributing to or using open-source tools.

1. Learn about the top open source licenses and their real-world implications.

2. Know how to use open-source code responsibly

3. Get an overview of corporate FOSS policies and basic compliance tools.

4. Learn what to consider when contributing to open-source projects.