Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Regional gathering co-located with Open Source Summit in Prague, focusing on open source software security
- Addresses software supply chain security, secure development practices, and sustainable maintenance of critical software
- Technical, workshop-led format with keynotes, sessions, and hands-on learning opportunities
- Designed for security professionals, open source contributors, DevSecOps engineers, and organizational leaders
- Sponsored by Honda, Microsoft Azure, Akrites, Google, and Dell Technologies
About the Event
OpenSSF Community Day Europe 2026 brings together professionals from the security and open source software ecosystems for an in-person gathering in Prague, Czechia. The event runs alongside the Open Source Summit, providing attendees access to both communities during the same trip. Organized by the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), the day features keynotes, technical sessions, and workshops designed to facilitate hands-on learning and direct collaboration among participants.
Software Supply Chain and Secure Development
The event centers on the practical challenges of securing open source software throughout its lifecycle. Sessions cover secure software development, maintenance, and consumption, with particular attention to supply chain security. Attendees can explore tools, standards, and educational resources developed through OpenSSF initiatives. The program emphasizes sustainable security practices that organizations can implement without creating unsustainable burdens on maintainers or development teams.
Industry Context
Open source components now form the foundation of most modern software, making their security a concern for technology companies, enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions alike. The event addresses the ongoing challenge of keeping pace with evolving security threats while maintaining the collaborative, open nature of open source development. Cross-community collaboration between security specialists and open source contributors remains essential for identifying vulnerabilities and implementing fixes at scale.
Who Should Attend
The event serves security professionals, open source contributors, software developers, and DevSecOps engineers working directly with code and infrastructure. IT managers, CISOs, and security architects responsible for organizational security posture will find relevant content on standards and best practices. Leaders from organizations that depend on or contribute to open source software can engage with peers facing similar challenges and explore partnership opportunities within the OpenSSF community.