Geopolitics and Policy in FOSS

Scope of Sessions

We encourage submissions that examine the intersection of Geopolitics and Policy with Free and Open Source Software. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

1. Government policies on open-source software adoption in various countries
2. Impact of global trade policies on the availability and development of FOSS
3. Geopolitical tensions and their effects on software development (e.g., sanctions, open-source licensing)
4. FOSS and its implications for digital sovereignty and data protection
5. Open-source software in international collaborations or diplomacy
6. Policy frameworks to support the development and sustainability of FOSS
7. Regional case studies: FOSS adoption in developing nations and its political context
8. Ethical considerations in FOSS: Data privacy, surveillance, and international cooperation
9. We welcome contributions from policy experts, FOSS developers, academics, and industry professionals who are engaged in the creation, implementation, or study of FOSS in a geopolitical or policy context.

Selection / Review

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria (listed in order of priority):

1. Contributions that examine geopolitical implications of FOSS in specific countries or regions
2. Policy-driven proposals that explore the challenges and opportunities in adopting FOSS in governmental and corporate settings
3. Case studies on the real-world impacts of FOSS adoption in a geopolitical context
4. Meta-proposals on policy or strategic issues related to FOSS
5. Proposals from individuals with significant hands-on experience in both policy and FOSS development
6. All other relevant proposals

Additional Notes

Proposals that bring together cross-disciplinary expertise (e.g., collaboration between FOSS developers and policy experts) will be highly valued. Proposals from individuals or organizations involved in governmental policy-making or international collaborations related to FOSS will be prioritized.

Presenters are encouraged to offer practical solutions and policy frameworks for overcoming barriers in FOSS adoption due to geopolitical constraints.

We hope this devroom can foster a deeper understanding of how global geopolitics and national policies shape the open-source ecosystem and, in turn, offer practical insights into fostering an inclusive and sustainable FOSS community worldwide.