our
projects
Internationally renowened
conferences in the Open Source
and Free Software space
As independent organizers, at plainschwarz we are bringing together various Open Source communities in engaging events. With our conferences FOSS Backstage, Berlin Buzzwords and FOSS Backstage Design we are non-code contributors to the FOSS ecosystem.
FOSS Backstage
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.
FOSS Backstage is the place to 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.
Berlin Buzzwords is Europe’s leading conference for modern data infrastructure, search and machine learning and is focused on open source software projects. At #bbuzz leading experts present, demystify and educate an international audience on a range of modern industry trends.
It provides an independent, vendor neutral platform for developers, engineers, IT architects, analysts and data scientists who are interested in information retrieval, the searchability of large amounts of data and big data processing.
Berlin Buzzwords further offers a place to network within and across the different communities, and to amplify the idea of Open Source above and beyond the realm of software development.
FOSS Backstage Design is the place to meet designers, UX-experts, OpenSource enthusiasts, product managers and people generally interested in UX, accessible design and usability.
Running since 2023, #FOSSDesign comprises keynotes by known experts of the field and an interactive barcamp. The latter allows participants to shape the program to the their interests and encourages everyone to contribute their experiences and expertise to the event.
Joining FOSS Backstage Design is the opportunity to learn about design & UX, network with the FOSS Design community and improve your skills!
