India’s Role in Shaping the Future of Open Source and AI

India is rapidly becoming a global leader in open-source software and AI. With over 17 million developers active on GitHub, India’s influence in open-source and artificial intelligence is growing significantly.

In this talk, I’ll share key data showcasing India’s remarkable growth in open-source contributions, highlight successful Indian projects like ERPNext, Hoppscotch, and Hasura, and discuss India’s critical role in global AI initiatives like Hugging Face and ONNX.

We’ll briefly compare India’s open-source ecosystem to those of the US, China, and Europe to understand its unique advantages. Additionally, I’ll outline practical steps—such as policy support, educational reforms, community strengthening, and maintainer funding—that can further amplify India’s global impact.

Attendees will leave inspired by India’s open-source journey, equipped with actionable ideas to collaborate and contribute effectively in this exciting space.

India is rapidly becoming a global leader in open-source software and AI, now ranking second globally with over 17 million developers on GitHub. Indian developers significantly impact global AI, particularly in generative AI projects. Internationally recognized projects like Hoppscotch, Hasura, ERPNext, and Appsmith highlight India’s open-source strength. Startups such as Hasura, Chatwoot, and Appsmith show how open-source drives commercial success and community growth. Community-focused initiatives like Covid19india.org and Project Vaani further underline India’s commitment to social impact. Strategic efforts in policy, education, industry collaboration, and funding are key to amplifying India’s open-source influence. With current growth, India is expected to have the world’s largest developer community by 2028, shaping the global future of technology.