Panel: A discussion about contributing to open source projects

Nadine Farah, Head of Developer Relations @ Onehouse

Manfred Moser, Trino Contributor

David Anderson, Apache Flink Committer

Bhavani Sudha Saktheeswaran, Apache Hudi PMC

Join us for an important panel discussion on essential considerations when choosing to get involved with an open source project. Our panelists will discuss:

  • How to assess a project's worthiness for contribution
  • Steps for learning about and contributing to open source initiatives
  • How open source contribution can impact your career
  • Effective communication of project direction and growth from a technical standpoint
Where & when?

Open Source Data Summit 2025 will be held on November 6th, 2025.

What is the cost of access to the live virtual sessions?

OSDS is always free and open to all.

What is Open Source Data Summit?

OSDS is a peer-to-peer gathering of data industry professionals, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the dynamic landscape of open source data tools and storage.

The central theme of OSDS revolves around the advantages of open source data products and their pivotal role in modern data ecosystems.

OSDS is the annual peer hub for knowledge exchange, fostering a deeper understanding of open source options and their role in shaping the data-driven future.

Who attends OSDS?

OSDS is attended by data engineers, data architects, developers, DevOps practitioners and managers, and data leadership.

Anyone looking for enriched perspectives on open source data tools and practical insights to navigate the evolving data landscape should attend this event.

On November 6th, 2025, we'll be back for discussions about:
  • Benefits of open source data tools
  • Cost/performance trade-offs
  • Building data storage solutions
  • Challenges surrounding open source data tool integration
  • Solutions for the cost of storing, accessing, and managing data
  • Data streams and ingestion
  • Hub-and-spoke data integration models
  • Choosing the right engine for your workload
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Submit a talk proposal here or reach out to astronaut@solutionmonday.com.

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