Topics and Co-located Events
WordPress Taiwan Community
In this community, we encourage participants to use open data to support their job search and to build personalized job trackers to record application and response metrics. This isn’t just about improving efficiency—it also turns an anxious process into one that’s more transparent and empowering.
Wikimedia Taiwan
After Trump takes office for the second time, he goes straight for the jugular of his least favorite thing—DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion). His imperial censor, Elon Musk, wastes no time slashing funding to so-called “woke” government programs and even calls on the public to stop donating to Wikipedia. These populist loudmouths claim to represent the “fed-up” masses in a backlash against woke culture. And yet, Wikipedia, a grassroots project built on public participation, remains calm and composed. In fact, after Musk’s rant, donations to the Wikimedia Foundation surged—and the Wikimedia movement continues building a knowledge utopia grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion. So let’s be the mischievous rebels standing on the opposite side of Trump and Musk. Let's talk about making knowledge free and open, and how we can amplify content that centers women, gender diversity, ethnic minorities, small languages, and more—making it impossible to ignore. Unbothered by Trump’s and Musk’s scorn, we are the open knowledge troublemakers.
System Software
Beyond the shining software and applications, there are fundamental parts served as the substrate. For instance, glibc, JVM, and operating system itself. Even more, there are security firmware and many other components. We are track for them. The past session records could be found here : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQT1jh_mbfylFL2l327_G6EcA4CMa70CQ
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger
Blockchain enpowers a decentralized and trustless world. It is a combination of several fields such as cryptography, consensus algorithm and economic models. Since Satoshi Nakamoto published Bitcoin on 2008, there were countless technology rised and developed Among those, the advanced technology such as Ethereum Smart Contract, Proof of Stake, Zero-knowledge Proof, and sharding are getting more mature. We would like to sincerely invite submissions from academia, industry and any individual who are intereted in this area. These topics include, but are not limited to: Sharding * Performance, Scalability Issues * Security and Privacy Issues * Zero-Knowledge Proof * Data Availability (Data Publication) * Modular Blockchain * Maximal Extractable Value * Blockchain-based Applications * Decentralized App Development * Smart Contracts * Regulations and Policies in Cryptocurrency * Token Economy * Decentralized Internet Infrastructure
Side Project Taiwan
Side Project Taiwan is an open source community dedicated to promoting project development, technical exchange, and personal growth. We believe that through actual project development, participants can gain substantial benefits and achieve more in their careers. Side Project Taiwan itself is also committed to the concept of openness, accommodating various projects, and encouraging creators who wish to expose their projects to more open source culture through open source methods to embark on the open source path!
Interdisciplinary Practice of Art, Culture, Local Context, and Open Data.
Recently in Taiwan, many organizational forms have emerged that are not limited to “traditional art organizations.” These organizations arise in response to specific issues, integrating expertise from various fields to question society and develop awareness of various problems, making various aspects of society and local issues visible. These organizations, with their diverse characteristics and purposes, prompt us to consider whether we should define the core of an organization. They include art organizations, digital communities, technical communities, and local communities, each with its diverse appearance. However, when engaging in interdisciplinary dialogue, how do we begin by understanding each other’s language, then try to make our expertise understood by each other, thereby expanding various possibilities. If we hope to extend knowledge across fields, encouraging more people to join research and policy advancement in “local” areas, what exactly does “open” mean? What kind of data should be “opened”? How should the governance level of thinking be “opened”? We hope to cover experiences from various interdisciplinary attempts in this track to share and collaboratively document the experience of cross-domain practices.
RubyConf Taiwan
RubyConf Taiwan to Join Forces with COSCUP this time. We accept any topics about Ruby language and related framework/implementations.
PyCon Taiwan Community
PyCon, also known as the Python Conference, is an annual event that serves as the global gathering for the Python community. The 14th PyCon TW will be held at Taipei City in Taiwan this September. We aim to bring together individuals from various fields in Taiwan who apply Python, exchanging experiences and insights, sharing the latest technological developments, and experiencing the unique passion of the community.
PostgreSQL Taiwan
All about PostgreSQL
OSPN (Open Source People Network)
We OSPN (Open Source People Network) are the community running ‘Open Source Conference’ in Japan;
Open Licensing Kaleidoscope
This is the legal track of COSCUP. Topics include Free and Open Source License, Creative Commons, Open Data License, Open Documentation License, Open Source AI License, infringement disputes and lawsuits, etc. In addition, legal issues encountered in the process of development or management of community projects will also be voiced and discussed here. In addition to people with legal backgrounds, development engineers and project managers will also come to this track to share their experiences and discuss problems and difficulties they have encountered, so this is a track where everyone can participate and listen, and you are welcome to join us!
OpenStreet x Wikidata Open Content Track
OpenStreetMap and Wikidata are both large-scale international open data projects. The former focuses on geographic mapping data and is often referred to as the "Wikipedia of maps," while the latter serves as a knowledge database — essentially, a machine-readable version of Wikipedia. OpenStreetMap is an open-licensed geographic data repository. Its flexible tagging system allows easy integration with other open-source projects, enabling the inclusion of third-party database links or identifiers. As the youngest project under the Wikimedia Foundation, Wikidata is known as a "database of databases." Beyond supporting cross-language links for various Wikimedia projects, it can also store third-party database identifiers, such as OpenStreetMap object IDs. The open and interconnected nature of both platforms represents the highest realization of the concepts behind Web 2.0 and open data.
Open-Source Firmware Track
This community room aims to bring together developers, hardware enthusiasts, and open-source advocates who are passionate about the firmware layer of computing systems. The track will accept proposals for talks on a range of topics, including: * Overview of open source firmware development and introductory talks: The history and evolution of open source firmware, how it works, and the benefits of using open source firmware for hardware devices. * Firmware security: The importance of firmware security and how open source firmware can help improve it. This includes discussing the potential security risks posed by closed-source firmware and the role of open source firmware in mitigating those risks. * Case studies and project showcases: Examples of successful open source firmware projects and how to run them on your own devices. Speakers will share their experiences with developing and using open source firmware, as well as contributing to open source firmware projects. * New directions and developments: New projects and initiatives with open source firmware, both technical (like software) and organizational (like local communities, conferences, and standardization efforts). The Open Source Firmware track will accept proposals for BIOS/UEFI, BMC, and embedded device firmware regardless of CPU architecture or vendor. We'll prioritize diversity of projects and architectures to ensure a wide variety of topics and appeal. We will also prefer independent projects over commercial ones to level the playing field.
Open Source Computer Network Enthusiast in Taiwan / FOR REAL Network Operators
This session track will unite network maintainers, managers, and developers to bolster Internet resilience, ensuring the Internet withstands disruptions like cyberattacks, hardware failures, or natural disasters while providing fast, secure, and reliable connectivity for users. Speakers will include experts from Internet Exchange (IX) centers and peering communities, sharing best practices from cross-border network operations deployment, data center management, and interconnect strategies to keep networks robust. The agenda will include, but not be limited to: in-depth explorations of connectivity solutions (such as CDN and IPv6 deployment), routing security validation (including DNS security and RPKI), and practical approaches to system stability (like Software-Defined Networking [SDN] and network security architecture); discussions on how routing protocols, equitable peering enhance network performance; and skill-sharing to boost network reliability and recovery speed post-disruption. We aim to foster grassroots community-driven knowledge exchange, strengthening Taiwan’s backbone networks for seamless operation. For non-technical attendees, this track reveals how networks stay stable and accessible under any conditions. Our goal is to refocus technical seminars on “technology” and “real-world experience,” addressing the real concerns of frontline network maintainers. We’ll explore the challenges and realities of network technologies and existing service deployments, ensuring community events prioritize genuine community needs over misplaced priorities.
Open Source Hardware (and Their Happy Friends)
We are the ones who hosted open source hardware sessions, down to the transistor (silicon), up to the firmware that is "embedded" inside the hardware (zero-stage/power-on). The past session records could be found on youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqfib4St70XNXzQuOQov61wGRh0N7_pLf
Open Source Policy
Do you know what the "United Nations Open Source Principles" are? How have the recent implementations of various EU regulations impacted governments and industries across the board? As AI technology rises, how have AI governance issues become a focal point of attention? From the perspective of the open source community, for instance, how can projects align with GDPR's Privacy by Design and protect personal data, or leverage the commercial opportunities brought by EHDS's encouragement of open standards like OpenEHR? These policies have a profound impact on the open source community, affecting not only technical aspects but also business opportunities. For example, CRA's security requirements for open source software and DSA's transparency requirements for digital services present new challenges and opportunities for the open source community. Policies refer to the methods and strategies adopted by an organization to achieve its goals. Policies are not exclusive to governments; companies, communities, and even small project teams have their own policies. How can open source policies from different stakeholders be coordinated and promoted, requiring wisdom and participation from all sectors? What are your thoughts on "open source policies"? What open source-related policies do you have around you? The Open Source Policy track aims to gather diverse perspectives to explore how the advantages of open source can be transformed into methods and strategies, integrating them into policies for governments, businesses, and communities. Let's work together to create a more open, transparent, and secure digital world!
Odoo Community Taiwan (OCTW)
We are a community-driven group focused on sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices around Odoo Community Edition. Our meetups bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and developers to foster collaboration and learning in the Odoo ecosystem.
O-RAN in B5G/6G
The purpose of this community track is to bring together experts from industry, government, academia, and research institutions who are interested in Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN), Beyond 5G (B5G)/6G, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for knowledge exchange and collaboration! Suggested topics for this track include: - Implementation of open-source projects related to O-RAN - Cloud-native/virtualized Radio Access Network technologies (Cloud RAN, vRAN) - AI/ML-driven intelligent open RAN technologies (AI/ML in O-RAN) - RAN Automation - O-RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) - O-RAN Physical Layer Acceleration - O-RAN Accelerator Abstraction Layer（AAL） - O-RAN Protocol/Policy Optimization - O-RAN Security - Latest developments in the O-RAN Software Community (OSC) and O-RAN Alliance - Open network architecture prototypes for 6G - Development of open 6G prototype systems - Testing and measurement technologies for future open 6G systems - Early validation of open 6G use cases - Talent cultivation in next-generation mobile communication technologies - Cloud technologies related to B5G/6G - Open-source SDN technologies We welcome submissions and discussions from anyone with insights into these topics. Contributions related to open-source O-RAN, B5G, or 6G are also highly encouraged!
Let's Read the Source Code
Source code is the heart of software. By reading it, we get closer to the soul of a program. The "Reading the Source Code" track is designed to help participants dive deep into the implementation of open-source projects—including libraries, frameworks, and tools. You'll have the opportunity to learn about project workflows, architectural design, development history, core mechanisms, key code components, and critical algorithms. You'll also gain insights into supporting tools and practical usage techniques. In this track, developers will share their understanding and experiences of working with code, guiding you through their process of exploration and analysis. They will highlight essential parts of the source code, explain how it works, and suggest ways it can be improved. "Reading the Source Code" invites you into the world of source code, uncovering the principles behind software and helping you better understand the essence of programming.
Taiwan L10N in FLOSS projects
This community agenda track aims to provide participants with a platform to explore and share the skills, tools, experience, insights, difficulties, challenges, outcomes, and solutions when engaging in or leading free, libre or open-source software projects, particularly focus on localization workflows. A good localization procedure requires good display (such as fonts), input (such as input methods), processing (internal program support, like Unicode), translation, and cultural adaptation (such as text direction—right to left, top to bottom—date and time formats, currency systems, commonly used paper sizes, icon design, etc.) to ensure that local communities can use the software properly and comfortably. In the world of free software, there are many types of software, ranging from GNU/Linux or *BSD systems to higher-level desktop applications such as the GNOME or KDE desktop environments. It also includes cross-platform graphics, 3D modeling, and animation software like GIMP, Krita, and Blender, as well as multimedia applications, games, web, wiki systems and more. No matter the domain, as long as it involves localization in free and open-source projects, everyone is welcome to participate!
JVM Taiwan Team
JVM as a platform is becoming a mature ecosystem for developers. It’s stable, enterprise-ready, and nurtures the languages such as Java, Kotlin, Scala, Clojure, Groovy, etc. This year at COSCUP 2023, our goal is to collect all the topics that are related to frontend, backend, desktop, mobile, native and cross-platform, and explore the potential of JVM.
JSDC
JavaScript Developer Conference (JSDC) is the largest annual JavaScript technology conference in Taiwan. It aims to provide a platform for mid-to-senior level JavaScript professionals in Taiwan to connect with and discuss the latest developments in the global JavaScript ecosystem. JSDC began in late 2011 and was initiated by several Taiwanese developer communities. In recent years, various frontend-related communities have flourished, including Front-End Developer, Angular.tw, ReactJS.tw, Vue.tw, and JavaScript.tw. We hope JSDC will continue to grow as an annual high-level technical exchange platform for web developers—bringing together the technological power of independent developers, enterprises, organizations, and institutions. JSDC is also committed to globalizing knowledge and helping participants rediscover JavaScript.
OpenTechConf - Creative, Openess, Technology
We’re a bunch of open source contributors coming from Hong Kong, supporting open source through code contributions, events, education, and regional collaboration. This year, we’ll launch OpenTechConf, a new forked conference to continue the spirit of Open Source locally in Hong Kong. We’re so excited, and can't wait to connect with Taiwan and global FOSS folks in COSCUP 2025 to building bridges, sharing ideas, and growing the open tech spirit! As a collaborative community partner, HKCOTA is a non-profit organisation founded in 2014. Over the years, the organisation promoted open culture, Creative Commons licensing, and open source through events, talks, and school outreach — engaging grassroots communities, students, professionals, and citizens from all walks of life.
HITCON x COSCUP
In Taiwan, open-source software has been widely adopted across various industries. Its openness not only fosters technological innovation but also enables communities to collaboratively identify and patch vulnerabilities, enhancing software security. However, as the adoption deepens, challenges such as supply chain security and vulnerability management have become increasingly prominent. Internationally, organizations such as the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) are actively promoting open-source software security projects, including: Malicious Package Repository, a tool for identifying and publicly reporting malicious packages to enhance package usage transparency; and GUAC, a software security assessment tool that aggregates security metadata of software dependencies to analyze and evaluate software supply chain security. Therefore, HITCON and COSCUP are collaborating for the first time to launch the "Open-source Security" track, aiming to enhance Taiwan's capabilities in open-source security, promote community collaboration, and strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Suggested Topics for Submission: - Development and application of open-source security tools - Open-source solutions for supply chain security and trust mechanisms - Open-source research in cryptography - Open-source practices for hardware security - Collaboration and promotion within security communities
Golang Taiwan
The Taiwan Go Programming Language community (Golang Taiwan, Gopher Taipei) is composed of a group of passionate Go developers and has grown to over 10,000 members. In addition to hosting technical meetups from time to time, where Gophers can exchange ideas and learn from each other, we also frequently share related topics within the community and are always happy to assist newcomers!
Google Developer Party
This time, we’re looking for talk proposals related to career data, open-source tool applications, or personal system design. Whether you've built an automated job-hunting workflow or used data analysis to land an interview, we’d love for you to share your hands-on experience. Let’s help more people feel less alone in their career journeys and empower them to write their own open-source playbooks.
Open Edge AI & TinyML
In recent years, with the rapid advancement of software, firmware, and hardware, and the maturity of various AI algorithms, numerous intelligent applications have emerged rapidly. In the past, applications such as AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) relied on cloud computing for AI processing. However, it is now possible to achieve these applications completely offline, including features like voice wake-up, motion detection, anomaly detection, image classification, and object detection. This conference aims to gather like-minded individuals to share their achievements in open-source offline edge intelligence (Edge AI) and TinyML (Tiny Machine Learning). We hope to promote the understanding and implementation of this technology, ultimately leading to a more convenient life.
Data-Driven Job Hunting
"Quantified Job Hunting" is a community born from the experiences of tech-savvy job seekers, open-source tools, and data-driven thinking. We are dedicated to making the job-hunting process tangible, visual, and systematic—helping participants build their own “Job Search Analytics Dashboard” through data and open resources. In what often feels like a chaotic journey, this approach helps identify areas for optimization, increasing hit rates, efficiency, and a sense of control. In this community, we encourage participants to use open data to support their job search and to build personalized job trackers to record application and response metrics. This isn’t just about improving efficiency—it also turns an anxious process into one that’s more transparent and empowering. This time, we’re looking for talk proposals related to career data, open-source tool applications, or personal system design. Whether you've built an automated job-hunting workflow or used data analysis to land an interview, we’d love for you to share your hands-on experience. Let’s help more people feel less alone in their career journeys and empower them to write their own open-source playbooks.
Open World Tour
Open World Tour is a session track dedicated to sharing experiences from overseas open-source conferences and introducing the ecosystem of international open-source communities. If you have attended an open-source-related conference abroad or are familiar with or involved in overseas open-source communities, we welcome you to submit a talk and share your insights. This will allow attendees to learn about international open-source communities and conferences through your experiences. This track will focus on the following topics: 1. Introduction to Overseas Open-Source Conferences – Sharing personal experiences of attending such conferences, interesting aspects like Fringe events, and interactions with other participants. Additionally, it will include an introduction to local open-source communities and meetup activities. 2. Experiences in Speaking at Conferences – Insights into submitting proposals, applying as a speaker, and the overall presentation process. 3. Travel Aspects of Attending Overseas Open-Source Conferences – While travel experiences can be mentioned, the primary focus should remain on the open-source conferences and community ecosystem. Important Notes: • You may mention travel experiences (happy part), but please do not make it the main focus. The emphasis should be on sharing insights about overseas conferences and community ecosystems. • When submitting your talk, please include details of the conferences or communities you plan to introduce, such as their name, website (if available), and location. Multiple conferences and locations can be covered. • Session Duration Options: 15, 20, or 30 minutes (including Q&A). • Presentation Language: Both Chinese and English are accepted. • Presentation Formats: Panel discussions and interactive sessions are encouraged. Goals of This Track: 1. Help COSCUP attendees learn about international open-source conferences and build connections. 2. Gain insights into trends in overseas open-source conferences, including information on conference schedules and potential delegation visits. 3. Exchange experiences on organizing and participating in international open-source conferences.
Conference for Agricultural Open Data
JSDC began in late 2011 and was initiated by several Taiwanese developer communities. In recent years, various frontend-related communities have flourished, including Front-End Developer, Angular.tw, ReactJS.tw, Vue.tw, and JavaScript.tw. We hope JSDC will continue to grow as an annual high-level technical exchange platform for web developers—bringing together the technological power of independent developers, enterprises, organizations, and institutions. JSDC is also committed to globalizing knowledge and helping participants rediscover JavaScript.
Cloud Native Days Taipei
Open source is like a canal that connects the world, while cloud-native technologies are the ships sailing toward the future. On this open and opportunity-filled waterway, the **Cloud Native Taiwan User Group** invites you to explore key projects under the **Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)**, such as **Kubernetes, Prometheus, Cilium, and Argo CD**. These projects cover essential domains including **container orchestration, observability, networking and security, and automated deployment**, showcasing how cloud-native technologies are driving the evolution of modern infrastructure. Whether you are an open-source contributor, a cloud technology practitioner, or a newcomer to the field, this track brings together experts from around the world to share their experiences, challenges, and best practices. Together, we will navigate the waves toward a more open and flexible cloud-native future! 🚢 All aboard! Let’s sail into the future of the CNCF ecosystem!
Software Defined Vehicle accelerated by Open-Source
Automotive industry is deeply focusing on Software Defined Vehicle(SDV) now. In the SDV era, software is the top tier of vehicle components and provides primary values to users. Automotive Grade Linux is now developing to reference SDV-PF. This track talks OSS GPOS(Linux), RTOS, Virtualization, and more Open-Source project activities. Ref. SDV-PF is constructed by these activities.. Why do we propose this track? We believe that code first development is the best practice for innovations.