Open Source Business Ecosystem

For enterprises, choosing open source is a strategic move to optimize R&D budgets. According to the Linux Foundation 2026 report, passive consumption of open source can lead to significant technical debt costs, while active contributors realize an ROI of 2-5x. We are seeking sessions on the following:

Decision Logic: Why "upstream contribution" transforms maintenance costs into a 3.6x development return.

License Selection: How business goals drive specific license choices, and how to balance legal risks with community growth.

Revenue Models: From Open Core and SaaS to subscription models—how to build scalable revenue and profitability through open source projects.

Bring your data and experience to COSCUP and deconstruct the path to sustainable open source!