Open Source Summit + Embedded Linux Conference North America 2026

Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) are becoming essential for organizations of all sizes, yet many struggle with where to start and how to scale effectively. In this session, we will share a practical framework for building an OSPO based on real enterprise experience.

The talk begins with establishing an enterprise open source policy that aligns engineering, legal, and security stakeholders while enabling innovation. From there, it breaks down the two core OSPO pillars: contribution and compliance. Within compliance, the session dives deeper into managing distributed versus non-distributed software and explains why treating these use cases differently reduces friction and improves outcomes.

Attendees will gain a clear, adaptable model for designing an OSPO that works for large enterprises and can scale down for smaller organizations. The session focuses on real-world lessons learned, common pitfalls, and actionable guidance that teams can apply immediately.