This session explores how Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) can serve as vital catalysts for fostering inclusive, sustainable, and strategic open source ecosystems in Africa and it’s Organisations.

This panel will provide a clear understanding of what OSPOs are, their roles in supporting contributor growth, governance, and organizational benefits, and why they matter across various sectors be it government, startups (Organizations), large corporations, academia, nonprofits, and communities.

Attendees will learn practical ways African contributors and organizations can connect with and adapt global OSPO frameworks to local needs, along with actionable steps to participate in or establish OSPOs. Through real life case studies and insights into tools, platforms, and existing initiatives, while discovering how OSPOs can strengthen community resources, promote diversity, and empower the next generation of open source leaders in underrepresented regions.

Designed for advocates, maintainers, community managers, and organizational leaders, this panel aims to inspire collaborative efforts that would bridge regional gaps and drive inclusive open source growth in Africa and beyond.