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Explore the evolving role of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) beyond traditional compliance and cost-saving functions in this 15-minute conference talk. Discover how OSPO professionals operate at the critical intersection between corporate interests, developer needs, and ecosystem health through a decade of real-world experience. Learn about the ethical dimensions of OSPO leadership and the value judgments required when interpreting ambiguous licenses or advocating for upstream contributions. Examine practical strategies for finding middle ground when business priorities conflict with ecosystem responsibilities, and understand the unique responsibility OSPO professionals have in guiding organizations toward practices that benefit all stakeholders. Gain insights into how OSPOs serve as balanced mediators between corporate objectives and open source ecosystem sustainability, moving beyond technical training to embrace broader leadership responsibilities in the open source community.
