Mini-Conference on Open Source, AI and Entrepreneurship
Co-create the Future Now
Join us at our Mini-Conference on Open Source, AI and Entrepreneurship. Connect with thought leaders, innovators, founders, investors, and community champions to harness AI's impact and unlock the potential of open source. Don't miss this chance to shape the future of open source and AI.
Hot Topics in Open Source, AI Entrepreneurship, and IP Strategy:
Why did Redis and Elasticsearch change their open-source licenses? Is 2024 the end of vendor-backed open source?
Why did OpenAI switch from open-source to closed-source, beginning with GPT-3? Is LLaMA truly open-source?
Can open-source LLMs like LLaMA, Nemotron, DBRX, Grok and Mixtral compete with closed-source models through transparency?
Join the Conversation and Engage with the Top Minds:
Gain invaluable insights, join thought-provoking discussions, and co-create the future now with the brightest minds.
Plus, celebrate the exciting news that Vancouver will host the inaugural Web Summit in North America in May 2025! Seats are filling fast—register now!
Mini-Conference on Open Source, AI and Entrepreneurship
Co-hosts:
Google Developer Groups (GDG) Burnaby
Google Developer Student Club @ UBC
Vancouver Open Source Week (VOSW)
Chair:
Vaishnavi Venkata Subramanian, Co-Founder & Chief Anxiety Officer, Reasonable Work
🔥 Opening Keynote Speech
Open Source Beyond Licensing - The Evolution Ahead
Boris Mann, Owner, B. Mann Consulting
🔥 Panel Discussion
Open Source, AI Entrepreneurship and IP Strategy
Chang Han (moderator), Lead Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR), entrepreneurship@UBC
Boris Mann, Owner, B. Mann Consulting
Diane Mueller, Managing Director of Research and Advisory Services, Bitergia
David Luecke, Owner, Feathers Cloud Inc.
Kris Krüg, Founder & CEO, Future Proof Creatives
🔥 Closing Keynote Speech
Code, Community, and Contributions: Taking the Open Source Road to Tech Success
Diane Mueller, Managing Director of Research and Advisory Services, Bitergia
🗒 Agenda
5:00pm - Doors Open
5:30pm - Opening Keynote Speech starts
6:15pm - Panel Discussion starts
7:00pm - Closing Keynote Speech starts
7:30pm - Open Networking starts
8:00pm - Mini-Conference ends but Discussion continues
🗒 Location
This event will be hosted at UBC Robson Square in the entrepreneurship@UBC Innovation Space (room #1900), directly opposite the front doors by the skating rink. Walk across the lobby directly to the french doors to get to room 1900. Get directions.
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Chair: Jutta Jerlich, Entrepreneurial Mentor & Collaboration Advocate, Vienna University of Technology
🔥 Keynote Speech
How Learning Python Led me to a Full-time Job in Open Source
Clement Verna, Engineering Manager, Red Hat
🔥 Panel Discussion
Helping Young Talents Navigate Their Careers in Open Source
Getting a job that celebrates having you work with and contribute to open source code and community
Jutta Jerlich (moderator), Entrepreneurial Mentor & Collaboration Advocate, Vienna University of Technology
Clement Verna, Engineering Manager, Red Hat
Ian Vanagas, Technical Content Marketer, PostHog
Gursewak Mangat, Software Engineer, Red Hat
MORE TO COME
📅 Mark your calendars!
Stay tuned for more updates on speakers, panel discussions, and workshops.
About the VOSW project
The VOSW (Vancouver Open Source Week) project is a volunteer-led initiative dedicated to engaging and empowering local open-source communities to advance UN Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth), with a focus on fostering open-source entrepreneurship and helping young talents navigate their careers in open source. Its mission is to create open-source software that enables meaningful connections between thought leaders, innovators, founders, and investors through innovative events, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities. Inspired by the successful ecosystems of London and Berlin, its vision is to elevate Vancouver as a premier global hub for open-source innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Call for Sponsors
Elevate your brand by sponsoring the Mini-Conference on Open Source, AI and Entrepreneurship. Connect with thought leaders and industry experts. Play a key role in shaping the future of technology. Sponsor today!
For sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to scyvia09@gmail.com, and we will be in touch!