Open Source Day2026
India's largest open source conference. 1000+ developers, builders & maintainers — one unforgettable day.
Get Involved in OSD 2026
Whether you want to speak, volunteer, sponsor, or spread the word — there's a place for you at Open Source Day.
Call for Speakers
Share your knowledge & inspire the community with a talk or workshop.
Call for Volunteers
Help us make OSD 2026 an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Call for Sponsors
Support open source and grow your brand with the community.
Call for Community Partners
Partner with us to amplify the open source movement together.
Call for Evangelists
Spread the word about OSD 2026 and help grow our reach.
Call for Booth
Showcase your project, product, or community with a booth at OSD 2026.
Questions? Reach us at opensourceweekend@gmail.com
About Open Source Day
Open Source Day 2026 is a community-driven conference celebrating the power of open source software. Join developers, maintainers, and builders for a full day of learning, collaboration, and innovation in Gandhinagar.
Learn & Contribute
Discover new technologies, learn best practices, and get hands-on experience contributing to real open source projects.
Connect
Network with fellow developers, open source maintainers, and tech enthusiasts from across the Indian tech community.
Celebrate
Celebrate open source achievements and discover exciting new projects, communities, and opportunities.
Building Impact in 2026
What we're aiming for — bigger and better than ever
Our Speakers
Learn from industry leaders, open source maintainers, and tech innovators shaping the future of software
Chetan Hirapara
Lead AI Architecture at Teradata
Open Source with AI
Nikhilesh Tayal
Founder at Tisdoms
Open Source with AI
Ashita Prasad
Developer Advocate at AWS
Open Source with AI
Sayed Imran
Site Reliability Engineer at 66degrees
Devrooms / Workshop
Jeegar goyani
Lead Software enginer at Forthtech
Open Hardware
Dr. Nikunj Tahilramani
HOD at NSIT-IFSCS ( Affiliated to NFSU)
Devrooms / Workshop
Srihari Thyagarajan
IT Professional at Deepnote
Open Community / Open Project
Krupa Galiya
GDE in AI at PatternAI
Open Source with AiSponsors & Partners
Thank you to the organizations making OSD 2026 possible
Our Speakers
Our 2026 speaker lineup is coming together. Apply to share your expertise!
Chetan Hirapara
Lead AI Architecture at Teradata
Open Source with AISovereign Intelligence: Deploying Air-Gapped Agentic Workflows for Financial Compliance
PresentationNikhilesh Tayal
Founder at Tisdoms
Open Source with AIHandling Memory in AI Agents using open source MemGPT
Ashita Prasad
Developer Advocate at AWS
Open Source with AIBuilding Visual Agent Experiences Using MCP Apps
Sayed Imran
Site Reliability Engineer at 66degrees
Devrooms / WorkshopService Mesh Patterns for Multi-Cluster Kubernetes Environments
Jeegar goyani
Lead Software enginer at Forthtech
Open HardwareBuilding an Open Source Hardware Debugging Tool with React + Electron
Dr. Nikunj Tahilramani
HOD at NSIT-IFSCS ( Affiliated to NFSU)
Devrooms / WorkshopBuilding Intelligent AI Agent Workflows from Scratch
Srihari Thyagarajan
IT Professional at Deepnote
Open Community / Open ProjectLessons from building a devtool community
Krupa Galiya
GDE in AI at PatternAI
Open Source with AiInside Gemma: Architecture, Design Decisions, and Building an Open-Source AI Application
Vikram Vaswani
Developer Advocate
Devrooms / WorkshopGive Your Coding Agent a Perpetual Sandbox for Isolated Execution
Vrijraj Singh
CEO at Techferment
Devrooms / WorkshopBuilding AI Agents with ADK
Chirag Daxini
Technical Project Manager at Acquaint Softtech Pvt Ltd
Open Source with AiOpen Source Project Succession Planning: Handing Over Leadership Without Losing Momentum
Yash Thakare
Software Engineer at Mphasis
Open Community / Open ProjectHackathons Start Projects. Open Source Decides If They Survive
Ramesh Kumar V
Director at Grahaa Space
Open Track / Main TrackOpen source Satellite tracking and Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)
Someshwaran M
Developer Advocate at Elastic
Open Track / Main Track , Devrooms / WorkshopSpeaking the same language: an open approach to data. Think Beyond Logs: Machine Learning, AIOps, and AI Assistant with Elastic!
Pritesh Kiri
Community Manager at Harness
Open Source AiFrom YAML to Natural Language: The AI Gateway to Chaos Engineering
Sandeep Kanabar
Lead Software Engineer at Gen
Open Source AiLife Is What YOU Make It - Finding Belonging Through Open Source
Sagar Jethi
Ambassador at Chainlink Community Ahmedabad
Devrooms / WorkshopBlockchain Fundamentals & Chainlink Masterclass
Anand Reddy
Product Owner at Red Hat
Digital Sovereignty - Powered by Open Source
Aniket Paluskar
Software Engineer at Red Hat, Kubeflow Commons Hub
Building the Second Brain in the Agentic SDLC era
Nilay Chauhan
Ashish Sharma
Research Engineer Lead at Nasiko
Devrooms / WorkshopNasiko Open Source
Mukesh Goswami
CEO at Kenexai LLC
CXO PanelThe Role of Open Source in Driving Innovation and Collaboration
Bharat Desai
CTO & Co-Founder at Magecomp
CXO PanelThe Role of Open Source in Driving Innovation and Collaboration
Nirmal Desai
CEO at Creedally
CXO PanelThe Role of Open Source in Driving Innovation and Collaboration
Guruprit Singh Saini
CEO at AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
CXO PanelThe Role of Open Source in Driving Innovation and Collaboration
Debopriya Chakroborty
CEO at Antrapreneur The Business Incubator
Panel - Women in TechBuilding a Successful Open Source Community: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Dipti Kalaria
Founder & CEO at Tattvavid Technologies
Panel - Women in TechBuilding a Successful Open Source Community: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Khushbu Thakkar
SDE at Ajmera Infotech
Panel - Women in TechBuilding a Successful Open Source Community: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Khushali Sheth
CEO at Phoenix code crafter Pvt.Ltd
Panel - Women in TechBuilding a Successful Open Source Community: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Poonam Patel
Women in Tech at AWS UG Women In Tech India
Panel - Women in TechBuilding a Successful Open Source Community: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Dhaval Gajjar
Java User Group
Community PanelBuilding a Successful Open Source Community: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Vijay Golani
Magento
Community PanelBuilding a Successful Open Source Community: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Ruchit Patel
LaraCon
Community PanelBuilding a Successful Open Source Community: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Chetan Prajapati
Wordpress
Community PanelBuilding a Successful Open Source Community: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Rajan Shah
RedHat
Community PanelBuilding a Successful Open Source Community: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Jigar Joshi
COO at Wan Buffer Services
CXO PanelEthics in Open Source: Ownership, Contribution, and Usage Rights
Anuj Dalal
CEO at Zestard
CXO PanelEthics in Open Source: Ownership, Contribution, and Usage Rights
Kandarp Bhatt
CEO at ZealousWeb
CXO PanelEthics in Open Source: Ownership, Contribution, and Usage Rights
Paresh Mayani
CEO at SolGuruz
CXO PanelEthics in Open Source: Ownership, Contribution, and Usage Rights
Vatsal Shah
Business Catalyst at & Speaker, Pragmatic Consultancy
CXO PanelEthics in Open Source: Ownership, Contribution, and Usage Rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Open Source Day 2026
What is Open Source Day?
Open Source Day is a community driven, hands-on conference dedicated to the power of open collaboration. We believe that the most impactful technology isn't built in isolation, but through collective contribution.
Open Source Day is the flagship annual conference by Open Source Weekend — a high-energy gathering designed to promote software freedom and bridge the gap between open-source communities and the tech industry.
What makes Open Source Day 2026 different from other tech meetups?
Open Source Day is defined by a shift from passive observation to active creation. This event is designed as a collaborative workspace where the goal is to build, iterate, and contribute — not just listen.
- Unlike standard meetups, OSD 2026 is a massive, inclusive Open Ecosystem built on a decade of impact.
- We bring together everyone from students and academics to government organizations and business leaders.
- Our focus is on providing real resources and mentorship for aspiring contributors.
- With a network of 80+ partner communities and 200+ active volunteers, we are Gujarat's first and largest open-source community.
I'm a complete beginner — is there a benefit for me?
Absolutely. Open Source Day is designed with beginners in mind. Fresh perspectives and beginner energy are vital for a thriving open-source community.
What are the key benefits of attending?
Attend OSD to build in public, master new stacks, and network with high-impact mentors. You'll also get:
- Hands-on experience with AI, Cloud, and DevOps.
- A chance to turn GitHub contributions into a verifiable portfolio.
- Direct access to open-source maintainers and recruiters.
Will food and refreshments be provided?
Yes! Your ticket includes breakfast and lunch throughout the day.
Do I need to bring my own laptop?
Yes, bringing your own laptop is highly recommended for our hands-on workshops.
I want to contribute to a specific project. How do I start?
We love that enthusiasm! Reach out to us via our social media or email us directly at opensourceweekend@gmail.com.
How do I use my company's membership discount?
- 1Visit osd.opensourceweekend.org/tickets/.
- 2Select your ticket.
- 3Enter the discount code provided by your organization during checkout.
Will I receive an email confirmation after registering?
Yes, absolutely. Once your registration is processed, you will receive an email confirmation containing your unique QR code.
Can I transfer my ticket?
Tickets for OSD 2026 are non-transferable and non-refundable.
How do I register?
Visit our ticket page, select your tier, complete payment, and save your QR code for entry!
What perks do executives get?
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Complimentary PassFull access to keynotes and networking sessions.
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Access to Top TalentDirect access to skilled developers and contributors.
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Strategic NetworkingConnect with founders and technology leaders.
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Tech InsightsGain perspective on the latest AI, Cloud, and DevOps trends.
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