On August 4, 2025, the OpenSSF hosted its second OpenSSF Community Day India in Hyderabad, co-located with KubeCon India. With 232 registrants and standing-room-only attendance, the event brought together open source enthusiasts, security experts, engineers, and students for a full day of learning, collaboration, and networking.
A Vibrant Kickoff
The day began with opening remarks from Ram Iyengar, Community Lead (India) for OpenSSF. Ram set an engaging and welcoming tone. Known for bringing humor into his talks, Ram kept the energy high and the audience smiling as the day unfolded. Attendees immediately dove into technical talks and discussions that highlighted both the challenges and the innovations shaping the future of open source security.
Highlights From the Agenda
The agenda covered a wide range of themes, from securing container runtimes and addressing AI-driven coding risks to preparing for post-quantum cryptography. Sessions explored supply chain security challenges in CI/CD pipelines, SBOM quality and compliance, and kernel-level enforcement, while others highlighted practical tools for policy automation, malicious package detection, and vulnerability triage.Â
Emerging approaches like chaos engineering, container-first distributions, and UEFI secure boot rounded out the day, showcasing both immediate solutions and forward-looking strategies for strengthening open source security.
Community Connections
Between sessions, the networking breaks were buzzing with conversations that bridged students, CXOs, engineers, and researchers. Attendees shared stories, explored collaboration opportunities, and connected over their shared mission of securing the open source ecosystem.
The sense of community was palpable, whether discussing supply chain risks, cryptographic agility, or AI security challenges, everyone contributed to the collective energy of the event.
Why It Matters
Events like Community Day India demonstrate the power of open source collaboration. They provide a platform not just for showcasing tools and projects, but for sparking new partnerships, educating the next generation of contributors, and strengthening the security of open source software.
With India’s growing influence in global open source development, the event underscored the importance of engaging local communities in solving global security challenges.
Looking Ahead
The OpenSSF will continue to host Community Days around the world, including the upcoming event in Korea (November 4, 2025), and host major conferences like Open Source SecurityCon 2025 (Atlanta, Nov 10). Each regional gathering builds momentum, bringing together developers, researchers, and companies committed to securing open source software.
If you missed Hyderabad this year, be sure to join us at a future OpenSSF Community Day! You can stay connected by subscribing to the OpenSSF newsletter, following us on LinkedIn, or become a member.
🎥 Watch the sessions on YouTube: OpenSSF Community Day India 2025 Playlist
📸 Browse the photo gallery: Event Photos on Flickr