The FOSS CIT × FOSS United Coimbatore Collaboration Meetup is a community-driven event that brings together students, developers, and open-source enthusiasts on a common platform. The meetup aims to foster meaningful interactions, encourage knowledge sharing, and strengthen connections within the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) ecosystem. It provides an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas, explore collaborative initiatives, and engage in insightful discussions on open-source culture and innovation. The event also promotes networking, learning, and community building while inspiring participants to actively contribute to the growing FOSS movement. Through this collaboration, the meetup seeks to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable open-source community.

This July FOSS United Coimbatore Chapter collaborates with FOSS-CIT, a student-led FOSS community at Coimbatore Institute of Technology.

Join us for insightful talks, hands-on sessions, and networking opportunities that foster community growth and innovation.

Whether you're a seasoned contributor or new to FOSS, this meetup is the perfect platform to connect and contribute to open-source.

#UnitedBYFOSS

The FOSS Club exploring the Digital Commons shared digital resources like open-source software, creative commons, and open knowledge platforms that are collectively produced and governed by a community and intended for public use . We'll cover the core philosophy behind community driven tech, how it shapes the modern internet ecosystem, and practical ways students can get involved in building and maintaining public digital goods.

Broader about open source AI.

GNU/Linux 101 is a beginner-friendly hands-on workshop that introduces you to the world of Linux and Open Source. Learn Linux basics, terminal commands, file management, permissions, package management, and basic shell scripting through an interactive session.

📅 20 July | 🕘 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

No prior experience is required—just bring your laptop and start your Linux journey!

🔗 Join the WhatsApp Group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JMwWccKUamr0iFJxRX8j8g?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4&amv=3

FOSS United Chennai and From Dev to Ops are coming together to host a community-driven event where developers, students, and tech enthusiasts can learn, network, and share ideas in the open-source ecosystem.

Date: 01 Aug 2026

Time: 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Venue: Ideas2IT Technologies

Map links: https://maps.app.goo.gl/URnddeavJvM6jq579, https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1500715272

Frappe Framework Introductory Session

Curious about building modern business applications without reinventing the wheel?

Join us for an introductory hands-on session on the Frappe Framework, a powerful open-source, full-stack web framework used to build scalable ERP systems, business applications, and enterprise solutions. Whether you're a beginner in web development or an experienced developer looking to explore a new ecosystem, this workshop will help you get started.

What you'll learn:

• Introduction to the Frappe Ecosystem

• Setting up the Development Environment

• Understanding DocTypes and the Data Model

• Building Your First Frappe Application

• Creating Forms, Reports, and Workflows

• REST APIs and Integrations

• Best Practices and Community Contributions

No prior experience with Frappe is required. Basic knowledge of Python, JavaScript, and web development is helpful but not mandatory.

Come build, learn, and explore the world of open-source application development with us!

Organized by: FOSS Club, NIT Srinagar

The July meetup, in August.

Date: 1 Aug, 2026, Saturday

Time: 2pm - 5pm

Venue: Samagata Foundation, Church Street, Bengaluru.

In this community call, we will share updates from the foundation’s Maintainers Program - Recent grants, program updates and the activities we organised throughout Maintainers May. Please go through the Program Thesis and the introductory community call for more context about the Maintainers Program

This will be followed by a general Q&A, e.g., how can people volunteer for FOSS United events, how we can collaborate with your employer, how do we evaluate grant requests, and how can we support your work in the digital commons, etc.

Agenda

1. First half - Maintainers Program @ FOSS United

2. Second half - Unscripted / General Q&A

Meeting link: https://meet.fossunited.org/standing-link-community-calls

Join us in Bhagalpur for the next Bodhya × FOSS United event, this time focused on Open Source AI. Expect hands-on workshops and talks from industry professionals, plus plenty of chances to learn new skills, meet people, and grow your network, all to give your career a push.

The Maintainer Summit is a dedicated event for open-source and open-commons maintainers to get together and discuss their perspectives before IndiaFOSS. This is an unconference-style event, which means the schedule of sessions is decided upon by the attendees at the venue.

There will be a few relevant sessions for Indian Maintainers (think sustainability, grants, burnout, community) but the bulk of the schedule will be left open for the attendees. If your team would like to spend some time before IndiaFOSS to work together, we will have the space to make that happen as well.

1. This is an unconference, so scheduling will be fluid and happen at the venue.

2. Internet & Lunch will be available at the venue.

3. You can spend your time working with your colleagues as well, we will have space available for the same.

4. Please reach on time. Since this is an unconference, you don't know what you'll be missing by reaching late.

5. If you can't make it to the event, please let us know over email.
   

The organizing team is there to provide the support structure, the maintainers make the summit. This is a maintainer only event. As long as you are a core maintainer for a mid-large open-source or open-commons project, please apply. If you are unsure that you qualify - please apply.

This event is a continuation of Maintainer Meetups we've been organising throughout the year, see thread here for more details. Reach out to maintainers@fossunited.org for any clarifications.

Venue: Samagata Foundation, Church Street

MangaloreFOSS is FOSS United Mangalore Chapter's Flagship event.