GOSIM Conference
Held twice a year — a confluence of minds from across the open-source domain. A deep dive into technology trends, strategy, governance, and best practices.
Created by the Open-Source Community, For the Open-Source Community
Global Open-Source Innovation Meetup
GOSIM brings the open-source community together — nurturing the brightest grassroots projects across culture and language barriers, through its Conference, Workshop, and year-round Spotlight.
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Next eventOctober 16–17, 2026 · Shenzhen, China
GOSIM Shenzhen 2026
A premier open-source technology conference in Shenzhen — open-source AI, robotics, edge systems, and developer infrastructure, where hardware and software converge.
// About GOSIM
A global nexus for open-source
The global tech landscape is replete with innovation, and much of its foundation rests on the ethos of open-source collaboration. GOSIM stands at the forefront — a platform dedicated to nurturing the brightest grassroots open-source projects from inception to maturity.
Born from the shared vision of a global community and run entirely by volunteers, GOSIM gives innovative projects a stage to shine, collaborate, and evolve. It’s not just a platform; it’s a movement. If a project is global, grassroots, and open-source, it has found its home at GOSIM.
Meet the foundersBy and for the open-source community
Open, diverse, and inclusive
Volunteer-based
// What we do
Three pillars of GOSIM
GOSIM Workshop
Where the rubber meets the road. A hands-on annual event — project design, code, hackathons, and competitions for the people shaping what’s next.
GOSIM Spotlight
The heart of GOSIM, beating year-round. An ongoing initiative supporting open-source project development, backed by sponsorship and grants.
// Past events
Conferences and workshops
GOSIM conferences and workshops across Paris, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and beyond — each with its own program, talks, and stories.
May 5–6, 2026
2026 GOSIM AI Conference: Paris, France
Paris, France
September 13–14, 2025
2025 GOSIM Conference & Workshop: Hangzhou, China
Hangzhou, China
May 13–17, 2025
2025 GOSIM Rust Spotlight: Utrecht, The Netherlands
Utrecht, The Netherlands
May 6–7, 2025
2025 GOSIM AI Spotlight: Paris, France
Paris, FranceMay 6–7, 2025
2025 GOSIM AI Conference: Paris, France
Paris, France
October 17–18, 2024
2024 GOSIM Conference & Workshop: Beijing, China
Beijing, China
May 6, 2024
2024 GOSIM Conference: Europe
Delft, The Netherlands
September 26, 2023
2023 GOSIM Conference: Shanghai, China
Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 23–24, 2023
2023 GOSIM Workshop: Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China// Latest stories
Notes from the community
Recaps, interviews, and project spotlights — the writing that turns a week of talks into something you can come back to.
All storiesshenzhen 2026Jul 27, 20264 min read
From Paris to Shenzhen: meet the people building open models
October 16–17 brings GOSIM to Shenzhen — six tracks spanning agentic AI, robotics, edge, and hardware, in the city where open models and the supply chain that runs them sit side by side.
open agi forumJul 10, 202526 min read
Data quality determines model performance, just as the environment shapes people — A conversation with Greg Schoeninger, CEO of Oxen.ai
Interview with Greg Schoeninger, CEO of Oxen.ai, on data quality and model performance
open agi forumJun 24, 202535 min read
Dialogue with Jenia Jitsev, LAION Research Lead
A Scientific Renaissance Born out of "Despair"
// Spotlights
Inspiring the future through open creation
GOSIM Spotlight is an international showcase program that highlights exceptional open-source projects and brings them to the global community — a year-round initiative that runs between the conferences.
Explore SpotlightWhat selected projects receive
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Stage time
Present your project at major GOSIM conferences worldwide.
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Mentorship
Guidance from experienced open-source leaders and maintainers.
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Travel support
Support to attend and showcase your work in person.
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Networking
Connections with industry leaders and the global community.