Keynote: OpenSearch: From Project to Community-Driven Ecosystem—Building Sustainable Governance Together - Andrew Ross, Principal Engineer, AWS
This keynote explores OpenSearch's transformative journey since joining the Linux Foundation, highlighting achievements in open governance, collaboration, and innovation. We'll examine the establishment of the Technical Steering Committee and elected Governing Board, showcasing how these initiatives have propelled OpenSearch into the top 20 Linux Foundation projects by contributor activity. The journey reveals concrete steps taken to create a truly community-driven ecosystem.
We’ll focus on how Linux Foundation infrastructure has democratized project participation and fostered a merit-based governance model, ensuring technical leadership remains independent and community-driven. And finally, you’ll hear how this collaborative approach is accelerating innovation and creating a sustainable ecosystem that benefits all participants, from individual contributors to enterprise organizations. Join us to gain valuable insights into open source governance, community building, and the future of search technology.