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FOSS Backstage is the place to discuss all non-coding aspects of successful open source projects. Join us to learn more about what makes Free and Open Source Software projects flourish!

The two-day conference brings together the brightest minds in the industry to discuss and explore all about FOSS community, management and compliance. At FOSS Backstage, the stage belongs exclusively to the non-technical aspects of Free and Open Source Software.

Join us in Berlin, where you’ll connect with community leaders, FOSS practitioners, executives, developers and technologists among many other stakeholders in the field.

From managing thriving communities to navigating the legal landscape, we’ve got you covered. Discover how to set up your project for success and get involved in solving the issues that hold back Open Source.

At FOSS Backstage, we want to bridge the gaps between different projects, license models, communities and organisations by bringing everyone together around our shared interests, challenges and goals in open source software.

On three stages, we will discuss a range of topics in the seven conference tracks:

  • Governance & Community
  • Economics
  • Legal & Compliance
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Growing Open Source
  • Security
  • Design

Join us for inspiring talks, lively discussions, and countless networking opportunities. Let’s have a look behind the scenes of Open Source together!

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Reduced Ticket

Reduced Ticket

Full conference ticket, including catering on both conference days.

Available for pupils, students, trainees, people on social welfare, retirees and people with disabilities.

80,00 € incl. 19% MwSt. (VAT)

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Early Bird Ticket

Early Bird Ticket

Full conference ticket, including catering on both conference days.

Early Bird Tickets are available until December 8th, 23:59 CET and will then be replaced by Standard Tickets for an increased rate of 260€.

Original price: 260,00 € New price: 150,00 € incl. 19% MwSt. (VAT)

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Standard Ticket

Standard Ticket

Full conference ticket, including catering on both conference days.

Standard Tickets are available until March 2nd, 23:59 CET. After that only Last Minute Tickets at 500€ will be available.

260,00 € incl. 19% MwSt. (VAT)

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Standard Group Ticket

Standard Group Ticket

Full conference ticket, including catering on both conference days with discount of 50€ per ticket when ordering for a group of three or more attendees.

Standard Group Tickets are available until March 2nd, 23:59 CET. After that only Last Minute Tickets at 500€ will be available.

minimum amount to order: 3

Original price: 260,00 € New price: 210,00 € incl. 19% MwSt. (VAT)

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Business Ticket

Business Ticket

Full conference ticket, including catering on both conference days.

  ✔︎  With your purchase of a Business ticket you provide special support to the event.
  ✔︎  Business Tickets can be purchased last minute.
  ✔︎  Payment by invoice available from the first ticket.

550,00 € incl. 19% MwSt. (VAT)

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Child Ticket

Child Ticket

Children under the age of 16 can come to the event free of charge.
There will be a quiet room and baby changing facilities.
Please note that we don't provide childcare, but you can bring an additional adult accompanying the child free of charge.

Child Tickets are available until March 2nd, 23:59 CET.

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