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// 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.