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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 9h

From Ghent to Brussels, the Linux Foundation community will gather to share insights, exchange ideas, and shape the next phase of open collaboration.

Join us Oct 28–30 for three exciting days of discussion, learning, and connection.
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#LinuxFoundation #OpenSource

#opensource #lfeuropemembersummit #lfeuroperoadshow #ossecurityforum | Linux Foundation Europe

Who’s joining us in Ghent or Brussels later this month? 👋 We are excited to gather with our community for a series of events that will shape the future of open collaboration in Europe! 🇪🇺 As we build...

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 11h

Exciting discussions ahead at #RISCVSummit 2025! 🚀
From HPC and AI/ML to automotive and security, this year’s sessions highlight how RISC-V is powering innovation across industries.

Check out the agenda:
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#Opensource

#riscvsummit | RISC-V International

At the upcoming #RISCVSummit 2025, the conversation moves forward, exploring how RISC-V will continue to shape the future of HPC, AI/ML, automotive, security, and beyond. This year’s panelists and sp...

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 14h

JSConf 2025 is where developers, ideas, and creativity come together. Join us Oct 14–16 in Chesapeake Bay for keynotes, workshops, and hack nights.
👉 Register now: events.linuxfoundation.org/jsconf-north...
#JSConf2025 #JavaScript #OpenSource

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 1d

AI is advancing across Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye — fueled by open source and innovation. Learn how it’s driving growth and trust: linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-amet

#OpenSourceAI #FutureOfAI

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 2d

✨ A look back at our September 2025 Linux Foundation Newsletter!
Packed with open source milestones, project highlights, and community updates and more.

Revisit the stories that inspired us last fall → www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-f...

#OpenSource

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 5d

💡 Skills at scale. Impact from day one. See how one company combined open source education, certifications + recognition to boost delivery + client confidence.

Case study 👉 training.linuxfoundation.org/blog/hpe-fut...

#CloudNative #Kubernetes #OpenSource

Future-Ready: How HPE is Powering Its Consulting Force with Open Source Education & Certifications

HPE and Linux Foundation Education partner to train and reward consultants for earning open source certifications.

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 5d

💡 Skills at scale. Impact from day one. See how one company combined open source education, certifications + recognition to boost delivery + client confidence.

Case study 👉 training.linuxfoundation.org/blog/hpe-fut...

#CloudNative #Kubernetes #OpenSource

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 6d

🆕 🔐 Cybersecurity isn’t just for CISOs—every leader must frame cyber risk as business risk.

LF’s Executive Education equips senior leaders to:
🔹 Turn risk into advantage
🔹 Build resilient teams
🔹 Leverage emerging tech

apply now 👉 training.linuxfoundation.org/training/lfe...

#CyberRisk

Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Management for Executives

This series helps leaders turn cyber risks into business strategy, driving growth, innovation, and resilience.

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 6d

Break stuff. Learn things. Build community. JSConf 2025 is back on October 14–16 at Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. Get ready for three days of keynotes, workshops, and moments that go beyond code.
Be part of it 👉 events.linuxfoundation.org/jsconf-north...
#JSConf2025 #JavaScript #OpenSource

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 7d

Recap: The future of mobile is cross-platform, open source, and choice-driven. 🚀
2B+ devices run on platforms beyond Android + iOS — and OMH is driving innovation and interoperability.
Full report 👉 www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ope...
#LinuxFoundation #OpenSource #Recap

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 8d

Open source is creating new opportunities for AI in Africa, the Middle East and Türkiye. From supporting local languages to fueling startup growth, the impact could add billions to regional GDP by 2030. 🌍

Read Anna Hermansen’s latest blog: www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/the-ope...

#OpenSource #AI

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 8d

The MCP Summit is where AI and open source come together. Learn how MCP is shaping interoperability, where open source projects fit, and connect with the community to help keep openness at the core. mcpdevsummit.ai
#MCPSummit #ModelContextProtocol #AI #Developers #AIagents

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 9d

NASA, Google and more will join #RISCVSummit North America 2025, Oct 22–23 in Santa Clara.

Keynotes, workshops, and demos will showcase the future of open computing.
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#RISCVEverywhere

#riscvsummit #riscvsummit #riscveverywhere | RISC-V International

🚀 NASA, Google Amongst Stellar Line-up for #RISCVSummit North America 2025 Join the global RISC-V community Oct 22–23 in Santa Clara for two days of keynotes, workshops, technical sessions, and an ex...

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 9d

Newton is now part of the Linux Foundation! 🤖Co-developed by Disney Research, Walt Disney Imagineering, Google DeepMind and NVIDIA Robotics, the open source GPU physics engine accelerates robot learning and skill transfer to the real world.
Learn more: www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-...

Linux Foundation Announces Contribution of Newton by Disney Research, Google DeepMind and NVIDIA to Accelerate Open Robot Learning

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 9d

The value proposition is clear: 69% of European organizations say open source boosts competitiveness. But only 34% of organizations have an OSS strategy. How can Europe address this gap?

Read the full report: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/wor...

#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #LFResearch

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 12d

📣 Fresh drops for THRIVE-ONE Annual subs!
From securing AI/ML pipelines to smarter agents + better observability—this month’s microlearning content is stacked:

Full access + 40% cert bundle savings 👉 training.linuxfoundation.org/subscriptions

#AI #DevSecOps #OpenSource #Kubernetes #SRE

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 13d

OSPOs are evolving into strategic drivers of security, AI risk, contributions, and sustainability. 🔑

📊 92% engaged in open source security
🤖 79% managing gen AI risks
⬆️ 2.5× more likely to enable upstream contributions

Full report 👉 www.linuxfoundation.org/research/osp...

#OSPO #OpenSource #AI

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 13d

🚀 LF Decentralized Trust welcomes new members and projects, highlighting the growing adoption of decentralized infrastructure worldwide.
Read the full announcement: www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/announcement...

#DecentralizedTrust #Blockchain #OpenSource

LF Decentralized Trust Marks One Year Anniversary with New Members, Hiero Graduation, and Smart Contract Privacy Project

Press release announcing Ethereum Foundation, Deutsche Bundesbank, SOOHO.IO and others as LF Decentralized Trust members and Minokawa as new smart chain privacy project

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 15d

$26.4B across 211 deals in 2024.
COSS is no longer niche—it’s leading software innovation.

Hear from leaders at Hugging Face, Strapi, ClickHouse, Weaviate & more on why open source builds stronger companies + communities.

📖 www.linuxfoundation.org/research/202...

#OpenSource #COSS

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 15d

🌍 What if open source AI could unlock $614B in growth by 2030?
New @linuxfoundation Research with @Meta shows how Africa, the Middle East & Türkiye are using open models to drive innovation and opportunity.

Read more 👉 www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ope...

#OpenSourceAI #AI

The Value of AI for Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 16d

🌍 Open source momentum is unstoppable.

New projects: AgentGateway + DocumentDB
5 new LF Research reports
PyTorch Conf + KubeCon on the horizon

Catch the highlights, key events, and project milestones in this month’s newsletter.
👉 Read more: www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-f...

#OpenSource

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 19d

Your voice shapes cloud native. Take the 2025 CNCF Annual Survey with LF Research. Share insights on Kubernetes, containers, CNCF projects, and more.
Help shape cloud native today: www.research.net/r/2ZSMR9T
#CloudNative #CNCF #LFResearch #OpenSource

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 20d

⏱️ Hiring a new tech employee takes 8.4 months. Upskilling an internal team member takes 5.2. That’s a 62% time advantage.

Dive into the 2025 State of Tech Talent Report 👉 training.linuxfoundation.org/2025-state-o...

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 21d

The future of open GenAI benchmarking in finance starts with FINOS.

Join the TechSprint September 20, in London or virtually and contribute working code

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#FINOS #OpenSource #Finance #GenAI #TechSprint #AIinFinance

2025-09-20 - AI Evaluation & Benchmarking TechSprint | FINOS

🤖 On September 20, we’re hacking a common, open, and transparent evaluation & benchmarking suite for GenAI in financial services. Join us in London or virtually for the techsprint. We’re building it. ...

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The Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 22d

🚀 LF Decentralized Trust + Hedera celebrate 1 year of Hiero, the first Layer 1 in a neutral open source foundation.
📅 Sept 17 – Register: hubs.la/Q03J8xqt0

#OpenSource #Hiero #LFDecentralizedTrust

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