Must-Attend Sessions at SOSS Community Day EU and Open Source Summit Europe 2024

Secure Open Source Software (SOSS) Community Day EU and Open Source Summit Europe 2024 are just around the corner in Vienna, Austria! Join fellow open source enthusiasts from September 16 – 19, 2024, as they come together to connect, share knowledge, and push the boundaries of innovation in the open source world. 

SOSS Community Day EU 2024

We’re excited to return this year with two tracks, thanks to the incredible response we’ve received! Our agenda is packed with a wide variety of sessions aimed at enhancing your knowledge of open source software security, encouraging community collaboration, and advancing the newest security initiatives. Whether you’re an experienced OSS professional or just starting out, you’ll find valuable content for everyone.

The event starts with keynote speeches: Katherine Druckman from Intel will deliver the welcome and opening remarks, followed by Fernando Diaz from GitLab discussing “Application Security is a Community Effort.” Liz Rice from Isovalent will present “Will eBPF Save Us From the Next Global Outage?” and Aeva Black from CISA will provide a “CISA Update.” Finally, Christopher (CRob) Robinson will present “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Vulniverse.”

In addition to the keynotes, the conference will feature breakout sessions, panel discussions, lightning talks, and numerous networking opportunities. The event will conclude with a 90-minute Tabletop Exercise (TTX) led by Katherine Druckman, with Daniel Appelquist (Samsung), Kairo De Araujo (TestifySec), and Georg Kunz (Ericsson). This interactive session will focus on simulating a security incident response, developing playbooks, educating developers, and utilizing OpenSSF technologies. Please note, the TTX will not be recorded.

Don’t miss out— join us to be part of this experience! View the full agenda now. 

Open Source Summit Europe 2024

Here’s a preview of some must-see sessions at Open Source Summit Europe next week. Find our booth at the Solutions Showcase on Level 0 of the Austria Center Vienna, GS18. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with our community members and learn more about our projects through demos, including GUAC, Python Hardening, protobom, bomctl, and more. The event offers a range of outstanding sessions throughout the schedule that you definitely won’t want to miss.

Session Highlights

Panel Discussion: Improving the Software Supply Chain Security
Speakers: Arnaud Le Hors, IBM; Isaac Hepworth, Google; Michael Lieberman, Kusari; Aeva Black, CISA
Learn about new technologies aimed at enhancing the security of the software supply chain from experts involved in their development. This panel will cover technologies like SLSA, S2C2F, and GUAC, and discuss their status and interrelations. Get insights into how these advancements can improve your security posture. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the pioneers of software supply chain security!

Simplifying Generative AI App Development: Why Standards Matter
Speakers: Katherine Druckman & Ezequiel Lanza, Intel
Generative AI development is advancing rapidly, and standards are crucial for successful outcomes. This session addresses common challenges in building LLM-based AI applications, particularly with RAG techniques, and discusses open solutions. Discover reference architectures to accelerate your AI projects and learn about community initiatives like the Linux Foundation’s Open Platform for Enterprise AI. Join us to unlock the full potential of generative AI development workflows!

Back to Security Basics: Evaluating, Consuming, and Contributing Open Source Software
Speaker: Katherine Druckman, Intel
As open source software becomes ubiquitous, ensuring its security is essential. This talk will guide you through evaluating open source projects, focusing on maintenance, patch cycles, and vulnerability management. Explore the importance of project documentation, code contribution, and community involvement in enhancing code quality. Gain a practical framework and checklist to help secure your open source software practices. Join us to build a solid foundation for secure open source consumption and contribution!

We look forward to hearing from the open source security community. Be sure to mark your calendar, choose the sessions you’d like to attend, and plan your visit. Stop by our booth to say hi and catch exciting demos of our latest projects. We can’t wait to see you in Vienna from September 16-19!