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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Kolkata, India ยท 2026

Open-SourceCon

Bengal's first dedicated open source conference. A full-day celebration of community, code, and collaboration โ€” built by the people, for the people.

Date
TBA โ–Œ
Duration
Full Day
City
Kolkata, WB
Format
In-Person
Explore
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Date & Venue announcement coming soon โ€” register your interest to get notified first!

Where Kolkata meets
Open Source

Open Source Con Kolkata is a community-driven, all-day conference dedicated to the open source ecosystem. We bring together developers, contributors, students, and enthusiasts from across West Bengal and beyond.

From beginner workshops to deep technical talks, from networking to project showcases โ€” this is your stage to learn, share, and collaborate in the true spirit of open source.

Whether you're a seasoned contributor or just starting your journey, you belong here.

800+
Expected Attendees
40+
Talks & Workshops
1
Full Day Event
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Networking Opportunities

A full day of
open everything

The detailed schedule will be announced closer to the event. Here's a peek at what to expect.

08:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Check in, grab your badge, connect with fellow attendees

Opening
09:00

Opening Keynote

The state of open source in India and the road ahead

Keynote
10:00

Technical Talks โ€” Track A & B

Concurrent sessions on cloud native, Linux, developer tools, and more

Talks
12:30

Lunch & Community Networking

Break, refuel, and make connections that last beyond the event

Break
14:00

Workshops & Hands-on Labs

Deep-dive practical sessions โ€” bring your laptop

Workshop
16:30

Closing Keynote & Community Awards

Celebrating contributors, projects, and communities from Bengal

Keynote
17:30

Open Networking & After-party

The talks end, the conversations don't

Social

๐Ÿ“‹ Full Schedule Coming Soon

Speaker slots and detailed session timings will be published once confirmed. Submit your talk proposal now!

Voices of the
open source world

We're curating an exceptional lineup of maintainers, engineers, and community leaders. Speaker announcements coming soon.

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TBA
Keynote Speaker
Announcement Soon
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TBA
Technical Talk
Announcement Soon
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Workshop Lead
Announcement Soon

๐ŸŽค CFP is Open!

Are you an open source contributor, maintainer, or enthusiast with something to share?
We'd love to have you speak at Open Source Con Kolkata.


What we're
talking about

From cloud infrastructure to AI, from community building to security โ€” we cover the full open source landscape.

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Cloud Native & DevOps
Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code
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Linux & Systems
Kernel, embedded, distros, and system programming
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AI & Open Models
Open source AI, LLMs, ML frameworks and ethics
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Security & Privacy
OSS security, supply chain, cryptography, and compliance
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Web & Developer Tools
Frontend, backend, APIs, databases, and tooling
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Community & Governance
How to build, sustain, and grow open source communities
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Student & Beginner Track
Getting started with open source contributions and GSoC
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Open Source in India
Local ecosystem, government initiatives, and FOSS adoption
Meet our organizers
Sayantan Karmakar
Platform DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes) ยท Motorola Solutions
Golden Kubestronaut
Soham Chakraborty
Site Reliability Engineer ยท Sematext Group
Cloud-native
Kunal Das
Developer Advocate APAC ยท CastAI
Data platforms
Kazi Haque
Founder ยท Callchimp.ai
Zero Trust
Shivam Nandy
Co-Founder & CEO ยท Chapter
Distributed sys.

Backed by those who
believe in open source

Sponsorship opportunities are open. Join us in making Bengal's biggest open source event a reality.

The heart of Bengal
is our stage

๐Ÿ“ Venue to be announced

Kolkata,
West Bengal

We're scouting the perfect venue for 500+ open source enthusiasts in the City of Joy. An announcement will be made soon โ€” a location that's accessible, spacious, and befitting Bengal's tech community.

๐Ÿ“… Date TBA โ€” 2026
โฑ๏ธ All-day event (09:00 โ€“ 18:00)
๐Ÿš‡ Metro accessible location

Don't miss
the announcement

Be the first to know when the date drops, speakers are announced, and registration opens. No spam โ€” only what matters.

Got questions?
We've got answers

When and where is Open Source Con Kolkata? +
The exact date and venue are yet to be announced. Subscribe to our mailing list or follow us on social media to get notified the moment it's revealed!
Is the event paid? +
Open Source Con Kolkata is a paid, community-driven event designed for developers and students to explore open source, attend curated sessions, and network with peers.
How can I speak at the event? +
We have an open Call for Proposals (CFP). Click the "Submit Your Talk Proposal" button and share your idea. We welcome talks, workshops, and lightning talks on any open source topic.
Can my company sponsor the event? +
Absolutely! We have multiple sponsorship tiers. Download our sponsorship deck or reach out directly to discuss custom packages that fit your goals.
Can my community partner with Open Source Con Kolkata? +
Yes! We love partnering with local and national tech communities. Community partners get co-promotion, booth space, and more. Reach out to us via our social channels or email.
Is this event beginner-friendly? +
100%. We have a dedicated student and beginner track. Whether you've never contributed to open source or you're a veteran maintainer, there's something for everyone at this conference.