Session: Doing Business with Open Source Panel

This panel will explore the evolving business models around open-source software, highlighting the practical challenges and strategies for balancing commercial and community needs. Experts will discuss how businesses navigate decisions like contributing code upstream, managing customer relationships, and selecting open-source licenses. The conversation will also address emerging trends, the role of copyleft in SaaS environments, and best practices for integrating external contributions.

Presenters:

Jessica Garson
Tracy Hinds' headshot

Tracy Hinds
Amanda Katona's headshot

Amanda Katona
Ann Schlemmer's headshot

Ann Schlemmer
Chad Whitacre's headshot

Chad Whitacre