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Participate in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) with FOSSASIA

Are you passionate about open source and looking for an opportunity to work on real world tech projects with mentorship from experienced developers? Join Google Summer of Code (GSoC) with FOSSASIA and take your skills to the next level! 🗓 Application Deadline: April 8, 2025 at 18:00 UTC Don’t wait until the last minute — submit early! What is GSoC? Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is a global, remote program sponsored by Google that supports new contributors in working on open source projects. Selected participants are matched with mentors and work on coding projects over several weeks while receiving a stipend. GSoC is open to contributors aged 18+ from any background — whether you're a student, a working professional, or a hobbyist looking to grow your experience with open source. Important Dates The most important deadline to keep in mind: Contributor Applications are open until April 8, 2025 – 18:00 UTC. Don’t wait until the last minute — submit early! Why Choose FOSSASIA? FOSSASIA is a long-time GSoC mentoring organization with a strong record of mentoring hundreds of successful contributors over the years. We maintain dozens of actively developed open source projects across areas like: Web and Mobile App Development DevOps and Infrastructure Automation Machine Learning and AI Open Hardware and Embedded Systems Developer Tools, Scientific Apps, and more Our community is globally distributed, diverse, and incredibly welcoming to newcomers. Early Engagement Can Boost Your Chances of GSoC Selection Each year, mentoring organizations receive an overwhelming number of proposals with only a limited number of contributor slots available. To stand out, it’s essential to show your interest and readiness to start. We strongly prioritize proposals from contributors who: Take time to understand the project: We value contributors who genuinely dive into the project, and read documentation.  Install and run the project locally: Setting up the project shows you're serious and capable of working in a real development environment — it's the first step to contributing effectively. Explore the codebase: Familiarity with the code helps you identify where and how you can contribute. It also shows initiative and technical curiosity. Submit meaningful pull requests (PRs): Even small fixes count! A PR that solves a real issue demonstrates your ability to understand, code, and collaborate. How to Get Started 1. Learn About GSoC Visit the official site: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com. Read the Contributor Guide to understand the program’s goals and timeline. 2. Explore FOSSASIA Projects Check out our FOSSASIA organization page: FOSSASIA on GSoC 2025. Browse through our project ideas and see what excites you. Visit our GitHub at https://github.com/fossasia to find respective repositories, open issues, and areas where you can contribute. 3. Start Contributing Follow FOSSASIA development guide  Install the project locally Pick small issues and start making contributions Submit pull requests 4. Write a Proposal With the assistance of AI tools, crafting a well-structured proposal has become more accessible. However, we seek proposals that are:​ Specific and Realistic: Clearly define your project goals and ensure they are achievable within the GSoC timeline.​…

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Join FOSSASIA’s Upcoming Open Source Events

FOSSASIA continues its mission to foster knowledge sharing and cross-border collaboration through an exciting lineup of in-person events in multiple locations. Whether you're eager to deepen your knowledge, share your expertise, or connect with like-minded individuals, we invite you to join us at these upcoming events and be part of the global open source movement. Open Source Hub at DevCon, Bangkok 12 - 15 November  We will be running an Open Source Hub at DevCon - Ethereum Conference in Bangkok, 12 - 15 November. The Hub will feature talks, demos, Q&As and casual discussions on open source in Ethereum as well as the open source communities across Asia. Connect with us and be part of the DevCon experience. Register here https://devcon.org/en/ Open Tech Summit Indonesia, Jakarta 25 - 26 November  The Open Tech Summit returns to Indonesia this November! We're partnering with Atma Jaya University to bring you two immersive days packed with insightful talks, hands-on workshops, and collaborations that promote open-source solutions in education, business, and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and innovators in the vibrant city of Jakarta. Check out the schedule: opentechsummit.net/schedule FOSSASIA Assembly at CCC, Hamburg 27 - 30 December  This December, FOSSASIA will once again participate in the Chaos Communication Congress (CCC) with the FOSSASIA Assembly as part of the Critical Decentralization Cluster. We will host in-depth discussions on open-source hardware, firmware, and decentralized technologies, along with interactive, hands-on activities. We invite you to join our assembly and contribute your insights! Submit your session ideas here: content.events.ccc.de/cfp/38c3-community-stages FOSSASIA Summit 2025, Bangkok 13 - 15 March  Mark your calendars for March 13-15, 2025! The FOSSASIA Summit is coming to Bangkok, Thailand. Since its launch in 2009, this annual summit has become a well-known platform for developers and businesses to connect with the fast-growing tech scene in Asia. Drawing 3,000-5,000 participants each year, the summit has previously been held in Singapore and Vietnam, bringing together leaders and open source enthusiasts from across the globe. The Call for Proposals is now open! Submit your session today: summit.fossasia.org/speaker-registration.

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FOSSASIA Summit 2024 Recap: Highlights of Asia’s Biggest Open Source Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam

The FOSSASIA Summit was a remarkable gathering of innovators and collaborators, with 5,055 participants from 50 countries converging in Hanoi for this prestigious event. Impressively, over 90% of attendees were Vietnamese, underscoring the local enthusiasm for open source technology. The conference featured a diverse lineup of 206 speakers across 215 sessions, encompassing panel discussions, talks, and workshops, providing invaluable insights and knowledge sharing opportunities. In addition, a diverse array of exhibitors, representing businesses and developer user groups from around the globe, showcased their projects and services at the event. The summit's reach extended far beyond the venue, with over 300,000 viewers tuning in to the live stream, highlighting its global impact and significance in the tech community. Attendance & Engagement Total Participants: 5,055 Countries Represented: 50 Speakers: 206 Sessions and Workshops: 216 Media coverage: appearances on 36 news channels and 3 TV stations  Live Stream Views: 300,000 views The FOSSASIA Summit 2024 witnessed a remarkable turnout of students and young developers, comprising 63.7% of attendees, breathing new life into the open-source world. Their excitement and involvement promise a bright future for open source, showing that the upcoming generation is ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to the table. Their active participation in discussions and collaboration with industry experts demonstrates their potential to drive innovation and ensure the continued success of the open-source community. Content Overview The FOSSASIA Summit 2024 presented an extensive lineup of sessions catering to a diverse range of interests and expertise. Participants had the opportunity to participate in the Web3 Builders’ Days, focusing on Ethereum and Arbitrum, offering insights into building and launching Web3 projects on the expansive Ethereum ecosystem. The Database track, highlighted by PostgreSQL Day, provided valuable insights into maximising system efficiency and performance. Operating System discussions centered around openEuler, an Asian-born open-source operating system tailored for digital infrastructure needs. AI & Cloud sessions explored a myriad of topics including OpenAI, GenAI, LLMs, K8s, CI/CD, OpenTelemetry, and WebAssembly, shedding light on cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Cybersecurity discussions addressed critical topics such as Passwordless authentication, Zero Trust principles, Privacy enhancements with TOR, Supply Chain Security, Network Security, and the rising challenges posed by Quantum Threats. Additionally, the summit featured insights into Open Source Hardware and Semiconductor technologies, notably RISC-V, as a solution for open semiconductor design and integrated system development, alongside initiatives in open source firmware development. With a schedule brimming with informative sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, the FOSSASIA Summit 2024 provided a platform for collaboration, learning, and innovation in the open-source community. Web3 Builders’ Day The Web3 Builder’s Day attracted 1,000+ participants throughout the conference. Engaging sessions offered attendees a comprehensive exploration of blockchain technology, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Ethereum's layer 2 scaling solutions, alongside indispensable smart contract development tools. From introductory overviews to advanced discussions, participants delved into a spectrum of topics, including development tools, integration strategies, technical architecture, and innovative solutions for scalability challenges. Through hands-on activities and in-depth discussions, participants gained practical skills in building…

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Ethereum Builders’ Day at FOSSASIA Summit 2024

Ha Noi, Viet Nam – Devcon, the Ethereum Foundation's premier developer conference, joins forces with FOSSASIA Open Tech Summit 2024.  This collaboration brings together open-source and crypto native tech enthusiasts from around the world for "Ethereum Builders' Day", an immersive track focused on use cases and technology stacks within Web3. Celebrating over a decade of innovation and collaboration, this year's FOSSASIA summit anticipates welcoming 3,000 global participants to Ha Noi, Vietnam from 8th to 10th April. Uniting Through Web3 “The adoption of crypto technologies in Vietnam positions it as an area uniquely qualified for Ethereum's positive impact within Southeast Asia. FOSSASIA’s deep grassroots relationships with open source communities in the region make them the ideal counterpart to reach shared audiences and further enrich the Ethereum developer ecosystem” said Skylar Weaver from the Ethereum Foundation Devcon team. This initiative is a precursor to Devcon 7 in Thailand, November 2024, designed to energize and activate the local Southeast Asia community towards the future of blockchain and open source technologies. Share Your Ethereum Journey We invite the brightest minds in the Ethereum ecosystem to share their knowledge, innovations, and vision for the future at "Ethereum Builders' Day". Whether your expertise lies in dApps, DeFi, NFTs, RWAs, or other unheard-of use cases, your insights are eagerly welcomed.  Submit your proposal now and join us in shaping the conversation around the future of decentralization in Southeast Asia. Reach an Engaged Web3 Developer Audience As we gear up for the summit and the preceding hackathon (5th-7th April), we extend a last call for sponsors looking to make a mark on the future of technology. Reach thousands of developers looking to learn more about web3 technologies, educate them on your tech stack and perhaps walk away with some new projects to add to your ecosystem. For hackathon and conference sponsorship opportunities contact office@fossasia.org Join us in Ha Noi in April! Don't miss your chance to be part of this landmark event. Secure your spot and witness the fusion of open source and blockchain technology at the FOSSASIA Open Tech Summit 2024.  Tickets are available now at summit.fossasia.org

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FOSSASIA at 37c3 Recap: A memorable participation at the 37th Chaos Communication Congress

The FOSSASIA team recently participated in the 37th Chaos Communication Congress (37c3), an annual four-day conference on technology, society and utopia organised by the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) and volunteers. The event was held in Hamburg, attracting over 10,000 participants. Highlights of FOSSASIA's Presence at 37c3 The FOSSASIA Assembly: We were a member of the Critical Decentralisation Cluster, a diverse collective of “assemblies”, showcasing projects and discussing the future of decentralisation. The FOSSASIA assembly served as a focal point for discussions, collaborative coding sessions, and networking. We conducted multiple workshops and talks at our assembly. The visitors had the chance to to connect with our team, dive deep into various topics, gaining insights and hands-on experience. More details at https://events.ccc.de/congress/2023/hub/en/assembly/FOSSASIA  Showcasing Open Source Hardware: We presented the next iteration of the Pocket Science Lab, an open hardware project designed for science and electronics experiments. The audience’s overwhelmingly positive feedback was invaluable, offering insights into potential hardware enhancements. The interactive LED badge received significant interest. Some users organised a workshop where they shared optimal approaches for presenting content on the badge. A few developers spontaneously delved into firmware hacking. And now a new group was formed to develop the open source firmware version, we hope to release it by the next CCC. Interested in open source firmware? Check out https://github.com/fossasia/badgemagic-firmware  Collaborations and Connections: One of the greatest strengths of events like 37c3 is the opportunity to make new collaborations and strengthen existing connections. During our daily “Tea and Chat” hour, we got the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and fellow open source enthusiasts. The experience of reconnecting with familiar faces in a physical space was truly heartwarming. Looking Forward As we reflect on our participation at 37c3, we are inspired by the collective passion for technology and openness that spread throughout the event. The connections made and knowledge shared during our time at 37c3 will undoubtedly fuel our ongoing commitment to advancing open source and community-driven projects. A big thank you to the organizers, fellow participants, and everyone who stopped by the FOSSASIA assembly at 37c3. We hope to see you at the upcoming FOSSASIA Summit!

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Join CodeHeat 2023/24: Contribute to Open Source and Win a Trip to the FOSSASIA Summit

The latest season of CodeHeat is now live, offering you the chance to contribute to open source, refine your technical skills, and even win a trip to the FOSSASIA Summit 2024 in Vietnam. Sign up on CodeHeat website and follow CodeHeat on X. Start Date: 1 December 2023 End Date: 6 March 2024 CodeHeat is an annual coding contest hosted by FOSSASIA. During the contest, you will join the development of real-world applications, enhance your developer profile, and acquire new coding skills. Participating projects of this season include eventyay, Pocket Science Lab, Badge Magic and openEuler. Tech stacks cover Python, Javascript, Kotlin, and C. Start your journey from fundamental to advanced software development today, and enriching your profile and CV along the way.  Why to join CodeHeat? Contribute to FOSS projects Build your developer profile Learn new coding skills Collaborate with a global community Make friends from around the world Participating Projects openEuler – Website / Code / Mailing-list Open Event – Eventyay / Code / Chat Pocket Science Lab (PSLab) – Website / Code / Chat Badge Magic- App / Code / Chat Exciting Prizes Await! Those who successfully tackle five issues will be rewarded with a digital certificate of accomplishment and a complimentary conference pass to the FOSSASIA Summit 2024. There are also enticing prizes across three distinct categories. Our jury members will evaluate participants based on their outstanding contributions throughout the contest. Category 1: Collaboration Catalyst - 20 x Coder Surprise Packages Apart from good code contributions a winner in this category will show a particular ability to effectively collaborate with others. You will show an outstanding mindset to foster a positive open-source community by supporting newbies to join the contest, reviewing the work of others, and helping others with PRs, e.g. contributors who are stuck with a pull request. Category 2: Open Source Pioneer - 10 x Professional Online Software Development Courses A winner in this category would showcase their excellent coding ability by making pioneering contributions. You demonstrate excellent debugging skills, finding and fixing issues in the most effective and efficient manner. Category 3: Code Excellence - 3 x Trips to the FOSSASIA Summit 2024 A winner in this category would show important and continuous code contributions that have a substantial impact on the functionality, usability, or overall improvement of projects in the CodeHeat contest. Joining is easy Simply register on the form and start solving issues. The contest is open to everyone. Participants can join at any time during the contest. Thank you Special thanks to openEuler and OPNTEC for your support in making CodeHeat a reality! We appreciate your commitment to empowering the next generation of developers. Links Website: codeheat.org Codeheat Twitter: twitter.com/codeheat_ FOSSASIA Twitter: twitter.com/fossasia Codeheat Facebook: facebook.com/codeheat.org

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FOSSASIA Summit 2024 takes place in Hanoi, Vietnam on April 8 – 10

We are excited to announce that our 15th annual summit will be hosted in the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. We invite you to be a part of an extraordinary gathering that celebrates the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and open source. Date: April 8-10, 2024 Location: Post and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam This year's event is co-organized by FOSSASIA, VFOSSA, Vietnam Internet Association and PTIT. For event updates and registration, visit summit.fossasia.org  Connecting Developers Across the Region With over a decade of fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, the FOSSASIA Summit has become a platform for developers, enthusiasts, and industry leaders. This year, we expect to welcome a diverse community of 3,000 attendees from across the globe, providing a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and explore the latest advancements in open source. Call for Speakers: Share Your Insights! Interested in becoming a speaker? Submit your proposals by January 31st with early submissions given priority. Exhibition Booths: Showcase Your Projects! Open source projects, organisations, and businesses are encouraged to sign up for exhibition booths. This is your chance to showcase your solutions, connect with the community, and explore collaborations. Reserve your space today at https://summit.fossasia.org/exhibition  Complimentary Space For FOSS Communities and Foundations As a commitment to fostering community growth, we are offering complimentary space for FOSS communities. If you represent a community that would benefit from this opportunity, please complete this form by February 17th.  Sponsorship Opportunities Elevate your brand and support the open source movement by becoming a sponsor of the FOSSASIA Summit 2024. Gain visibility among a diverse audience and showcase your commitment to the principles of open source. For sponsorship details, please contact office@fossasia.org. Join us in Hanoi for an unforgettable experience at the FOSSASIA Summit 2024. Let's celebrate 15 years of open source excellence, connect with the global community, and shape the future of open source together! More About The FOSSASIA Summit  The FOSSASIA Summit is an annual event for professionals, developers, companies and researchers. During the three day event participants get together to share projects and ideas, learn from each other, and network. The event is one of the longest running IT conferences in Asia. At the FOSSASIA Summit 2024 we will focus on the rapid growth of AI and discuss its transformative impact considering both opportunities and ethical considerations. Large-scale cloud computing, scalability, seamless integration, open-source operating systems, the revolutionary domain of Web3 technologies are also among the featured topics. We look at opportunities for businesses by using open-source and explore the potential of new technologies to streamline processes across industries. With a commitment to sustainability, the summit will continue to showcase the pivotal role of open hardware in fostering local production capabilities, contributing to a more inclusive and interconnected technological future.

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OpenTechSummit China Shenzhen 2018 – Call for Speakers

The OpenTechSummit China is a unique Open Technology conference for developers, companies, and IT professionals. The event will take place from November 30th –  2nd December in Shenzhen. Day 1, November 30: Shenzhen Tech Scene Exploration Day Day 2, December 1: Conference Day Day 3, December 2: Culture and Networking During the event developers, technologists, scientists, and entrepreneurs convene to collaborate, share information and learn about the latest in open technologies, including Artificial Intelligence software, Cloud Computing, Hardware and IoT. For our China feature event we are looking for speaker submissions about Open Source for the following areas: Hardware and IOT Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Search Engines, Cognitive Experts Cloud, Containers, DevOps The event features an exhibition space for companies and communities to showcase their products and solutions. Submission Guidelines Please propose your session as early as possible and include a description of your session proposal that is as complete as possible. The description is of particular importance for the selection. Once accepted, speakers will receive a code for a speakers ticket. Speakers will receive a free speakers ticket and two standard tickets for their partner or friends. Sessions are accepted on an ongoing basis. Submission Link: opentechsummit.cn/speaker-registration Dates & Deadlines Please send us your proposal as soon as possible via the OpenTechSummit speaker registration. Deadline for submissions: September 30th, 2018 Late submissions: Later submissions are possible, but early submissions have priority Notification of acceptance: Ongoing basis Schedule Announced: Oct 10, 2018 OpenTechSummit China: Nov 30th - 2nd December, 2018 Sessions and Tracks Talks and Workshops Talk slots are 20 minutes long plus 5-10 minutes for questions and answers. The idea is, that participants will use the sessions to get an idea of the work of others and are able to follow up in more detail in break-out areas, where they discuss more and start to work together. Speakers can also sign up for either a 1-hour long or a 2-hours workshop sessions. Longer sessions are possible in principle. Please tell us the proposed length of your session at the time of submission. Lightning talks You have some interesting ideas but do not want to submit a full talk? We suggest you go for a lightning talk which is a 5 minutes slot to present your idea or project. You are welcome to continue the discussion in breakout areas. There are tables and chairs to serve your get-togethers. Stands and assemblies We offer spaces in our exhibition area for companies, projects, installations, team gatherings and other fun activities. We are curious to know what you would like to make, bring or show. Please add details in the submission form. Developer Rooms/Track Hosts Get in touch early if you plan to organize a developer room at the event. FOSSASIA China is also looking for team members who are interested to co-host and moderate tracks. Please sign up to become a host here. Publication Audio and video recordings of the lectures will be published in various formats under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)…

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FOSSASIA Summit 2018 Wrap Up

The FOSSASIA Summit 2018 in Singapore was a successful event thanks to all our fabulous speakers, participants, volunteers and organization team. The support of our host the Lifelong Learning Institute was outstanding. Without all partners and and especially our lead sponsors Daimler & Google Cloud the event would not have been possible. Below are interesting numbers and a wrap up of event highlights from the 4-day conference. 1 Numbers and Facts * 3,301 attendees over 4 days, 203 speakers and 99 volunteers. * 5 keynotes, 235 scheduled sessions and more than 50 project showcases/exhibitors. * 53 nationalities, 66.8% Singapore, followed by India, US, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Germany etc. * 54.7% software engineers, 7.7% Founders & Executive Level, 7.9% Manager & Senior Manager, 14.3% Academic Sector (CS students, lecturers and teachers) * Talks are already available as videos. Hundreds of photos have been uploaded to social networks. Check out a short recap of the summit: 2. Conference Highlights 2.1 Opening Ceremony and Keynotes Teo Ser Luck, Singapore Member of Parliament congratulated FOSSASIA on playing an important role as the melting pot for businesses software developers and government agencies to innovate ICT solutions. Mr. Teo emphasized that Open Source technology could benefit local businesses and workforce, “Only because the code is open we are able to talk about it. Open code is a wonderful present to the community.” Jonas von Malottki, Senior Manager Finance at Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz), introduced the Free and Open Source solutions being used within its products and explained how they thrived to support and collaborate with the Open Source community. According to Jonas, automakers were trying to become software companies, and just like in the tech industry Open Source was the way to move forward. Kaz Sato, Staff Developer Advocate at Google Cloud team presented different examples of business model around the world where non-techies have adopted TensorFlow and Cloud ML to solve their real-world problems. A Panel on AI, Cloud, Blockchain and the Conversational Web brought technologists, developers and journalists together, discussed where the society is heading in the face of this rapid change as well as where opportunities and challenges awaited.  The panelists were Frank Karlitschek (Founder Nextcloud), Liang Moung (Head of Digital Technology Singapore Press Holdings), Ramji Venkateswaran (Global Head of Cloud Ecosystem Development & Head of Cloud Services Asia J.P. Morgan), Dr Graham Williams (Data Science Director, APAC - Microsoft). The panel was moderated by Mario Behling (Founder, Eventyay). 'Ready for Future Mobility' was another keynote emphasized the adaptation of open source in the automotive industry. Vlado Koljibabic (Head of CASE IT at Daimler AG) and his colleague Ronald Grasman (Lead Solution Architect eDrive@VANs) explained how Daimler sees Free Open Source Software as a solution that could support to master the challenge of convenient charging in the future. Check out an interview with Vlado to learn more about open source within Daimler.  The opening session finished by a featured speech of Hong Phuc Dang (Founder of FOSSASIA) on How FOSSASIA Scales Up and What Comes Next. CodeHeat Award Ceremony FOSSASIA self-run coding contest…

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FOSSASIA Summit 2017 Wrap Up

The FOSSASIA Summit 2017 was an unforgettable event thanks to everyone who helped to make it possible! We would like to thank our co-organiser the Science Centre Singapore and all sponsors, supporters, speakers and volunteers. Below are interesting numbers and facts of 2017 and information on highlights of the event. FOSSASIA Summit 2017 Numbers & Facts 3,145 people attended the event over 3 days including 229 speakers and 60 volunteers. 41 nationalities participated in the summit: 70.8% from Singapore, followed by India, Indonesia, Germany, China, Japan, Vietnam and many others There were 23.6% female attendees. 60% of attendees were IT professionals. 5 keynotes, 231 scheduled sessions, 22 lightning talks, and over 30 projects and companies presented their work in the exhibition. Talks are already available as videos. Hundreds of photos have been uploaded to social networks. 2000+ tweets [tw] with the FOSSASIA hashtag were posted during the event. FOSSASIA Summit 2017 Highlights The three-day program with nearly 20 parallel tracks made FOSSASIA Summit the biggest open tech event in the region. One very interesting fact was the entire conference was fully managed by FOSSASIA built open source event management system, EventYay. All the technical setting was also done in-house by the FOSSASIA Team. In the effort of making the event the best experience for visitors, FOSSASIA team organized a series of extracurricular activities including pre-event meet&greet, pub crawl, culture walk, social event, see you again cocktails, and a lucky draw. Day 1 Opening Day with Keynotes Chan Cheow Hoe, GovTech’s Chief Information Officer, emphasized how the Singapore Government’s central information technology systems and infrastructure drive the development and delivery of innovative public services for citizens and businesses. Follow-up by an interesting story by Øyvind Roti who currently leads Google's international team of Cloud Architects. He spoke about how to get involved and contribute to the Google Cloud Open Source products and related projects, including machine learning, systems, client-side libraries and data analytics tools. Andrey Terekhov brought Microsoft into the Open Source picture with some insights that many were not aware of. MS actually are the top contributors to Github and they are hosting many Open Source projects themselves. Andrey explained in details Microsoft’s open source strategy and developing business in Asia Pacific region, with a particular focus on scaling up open source workloads on Microsoft Azure cloud platform. The final keynote of the day was conducted by a German privacy activist - Frank Karlitschek the founder of ownCloud and later Nextcloud, an open source and fully federated and distributed network for files and communication. As the topic of the privacy and personal data on the internet are under attack by hackers and international espionage programs, Frank shared with the audience how the Internet can be used as a free and democratic medium again.  Open Source AI Topics  The highlight of the day was the introduction of SUSI AI - FOSSAISA’s Open Source Personal Assistant. Michael Christen, founder and also core developer talked about SUSI’s current development stage as well as project’s ambition and the plan for the future. He demonstrated some amazing things you can…

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