Open Source Conference GW OScon
Join students, faculty, and staff for two days of learning, sharing, and collaborating in open-source software.
GW's First Annual Open Source Conference
March 24-25, 2025 • Washington, D.C.
Hosted by the GW Open Source Program Office (OSPO), this conference brings together students, faculty, and staff passionate about open-source software, with guests from our cherished city of Washington DC, and beyond. Whether you’re an experienced contributor or just beginning, this event offers a platform to learn, share, and connect with others in the open-source community.
Conference Highlights
The GW OScon will feature:
Presentations from key members of GW's open source community.
Lightning talks from students and researchers contributing to open source.
Panel discussions with policy makers and federal agency representatives.
The event opening will feature welcome remarks by GW law professor and Provost, Christopher Bracey. He is a leading scholar on race, inequality, and the law
March 24, 9:00 AM
Keynote Speakers
Be inspired by these leaders of the open source community, from our university, the Washington DC area, and beyond (more speakers to be announced soon).
Prof. Keith Crandall
Director of the Computational Biology Institute and the Genomics Core at GW, Prof. Crandall is a pioneer in bioinformatic approaches for studying microbial pathogenesis, candidate gene detection, and variant associations with disease and treatment states. His ModelTest paper was highlighted by Nature in 2014 as one of the top 100 cited papers in the history of science.
Dr. Steve Crawford
Astronomer and Science Data Officer for the Science Mission Directorate of NASA, Dr. Crawford previously managed the teams maintaining the calibration software for the Hubble Space Telescope and building the calibration software for the Webb Space Telescope and Roman Space Telescope. He is the program officer for NASA's support of open-source software tools, frameworks, and libraries
Dr. Lawrence Gray
Director of Engineering at professional services start-up KUNGFU.AI, Dr. Lawrence Gray has experience in consulting, accounting, and geospatial intelligence. He has a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Physiology, and volunteers as a member of the Board of Directors for NumFOCUS, a nonprofit supporting open source software for science. He teaches Data Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making at Georgetown University.
TBA
Stay tuned for another keynote speaker, to be announced soon...
To be announced...
External speakers and panelists from other areas of science and government.
Propose a talk!
Share your open-source journey with the community! We are accepting proposals for lightning talks (5 minutes) and regular talks (15 minutes) that cover topics such as open-source projects, applications, best practices, community-building, and more. Submit your idea and help us build a vibrant, inclusive open-source ecosystem at GW.
Submit your proposal by February 6, 2025 via our submission form.
Sponsor GW's First Annual Open Source Conference
March 24-25, 2025
GW believes in the power of open source to drive innovation and education. As the only R1 research institution with an engineering school in the nation’s capital, we are uniquely positioned to foster meaningful connections between academia, industry, and government.
We invite you to join us as a partner in this exciting and first-ever event.
Why Sponsor GW's Open Source Conference?
The GW OScon is a platform for collaboration and a showcase of the future of technology. Sponsoring this event provides you with the opportunity to:
Engage with key innovators in the open-source community.
Strengthen your brand’s presence in the Washington, D.C. area.
Showcase your commitment to open source software and open technologies
Network with policy makers, academic leaders, students, and federal agencies.
Support the next generation of open-source contributors.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Sponsorship:
$10,000
Only 2 spots available — act fast!
- One speaking opportunity
- One planning committe member
- 8 attendees
- Listed as a Gold Sponsor on website, T-shirts, signs, handouts
Silver Sponsorship:
$5,000
Only 4 spots available
- 4 attendees
- Listed as Silver Sponsor on website, T-shirts, signs, handouts
Ready to Sponsor?
This is an opportunity to align your brand with open-source innovation at one of the nation’s leading universities. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact David Lippert, Director, Open Source Program Office at [email protected].
All GW OSCON participants are expected to follow our Code of Conduct.
Getting Here
The GW Campus in Foggy Bottom is conveniently located in the heart of Washington, D.C., close to three major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles International and Baltimore Washington International, as well as to Union Station where you can take the bus or train.
Public transportation is at your doorstep with the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro stop on the Orange, Blue and Silver lines located right on campus.
