In order to promote FOSS development in the growing SME for IT sector, there is a need to network existing SMEs within the ASEAN+3 region. While there are many SMEs working with and on FOSS solutions, many others in the region are still unfamiliar with FOSS. This conference aims to assist in the acceleration of FOSS adoption by networking both categories of SMEs.

To this end, IOSN ASEAN+3 is organizing a conference-workshops for developers senior IT staff and IT-decision makers to provide orientation and technical trainings on FOSS architecture and community management skills, targeting national and regional FOSS developers as well as SMEs not yet working with FOSS. The goal is to increase the  developer base for FOSS.

The workshop shall:

• Be an opportunity to network experienced FOSS developers with potential FOSS developers;
• Be an opportunity share experiences, best practices, and create opportunities for collaboration;
  
• Establish IOSN ASEAN+3 as focal point for further networking activities;
  
• Enhance the technical skills of developers through power training

FOSS@WORK - Manila 12-15th November

The International Open Source Network, InWEnt-Capacity Building International, Germany, and the University of the Philippines Manila are hosting a conference-workshop on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) for Small-to-Medium Enterprises in the IT industry. ASEAN+3 region covers Brunei, China, Hong Kong [China], Cambodia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

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Resources

SME Database

A database of FOSS SME service providers in the region.

FOSS@Work Wiki

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