IIT Kanpur To Host Open Source Conference 2024 In August (image-facebook/Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur)
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) is going to host the Opportunity Open Source Conference 2024 in collaboration with the Linux Foundation, OpenPrinting, Canonical, and Zephyr. It is scheduled to be held from from August 24-26.
The Open Source Conference (OOSC) is a premier event dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and learning in the open-source community. This gathering is meant to bring in together developers, enthusiasts, industry experts, and academics to explore the latest trends, tools, and projects in open source.
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As the last year’s event at IIT Mandi was of great success which has seen 11 GSoC (Google Summer of Code) contributors selected post-conference, this year’s conference promises to be a significant gathering of open-source enthusiasts, developers, and contributors. The event will be chaired by Till Kamppeter from OpenPrinting and Aveek Basu from GSoC at the Linux Foundation, the conference will explore cutting-edge topics in the open-source world.
The conference agenda includes a diverse lineup of activities designed to foster collaboration and innovation. Industry leaders will present insightful talks and panels, sharing their expertise on diverse topics within the open-source realm. Interactive workshops, such as “Introduction to Linux Kernel Development” and “Devops Practices with Ubuntu,” will provide hands-on learning opportunities facilitated by experts from Canonical, the Linux Foundation, and OpenPrinting. Participants who are looking forward to part of the event will have Q&A sessions with pioneers and innovators which will help them to gain direct insights into the latest developments in open-source technology. A highlight of the event is a 12-hour hackathon aimed at pushing the boundaries of problem-solving in open-source technology.
Participants will also have the opportunity to delve into key areas such as Artificial Intelligence, modern software distribution methods, advancements in Internet of Things (IoT), and the evolving landscape of open-source gaming, among other topics.
Recognizing the importance of community in open-source development, the conference will further host a Networking Dinner, providing a platform for attendees to forge connections and initiate collaborations that can shape the future of technology.
