Defend FOSS: From innovation to positive change, we need to remind the world what we're about.

This talk at DrupalCon Lille 2023 discusses the evolution and significance of open source technology in fostering innovation and collaboration. The speaker emphasizes the need to communicate the importance of open source, highlighting its role in building international communities of experts who share ideas and create value. The session examines the potential of open source to drive positive societal change and addresses the challenges it faces from proprietary systems in various sectors. It explores the milestones achieved in the past 24 years and poses thought-provoking questions about the future impact of adopting open source practices on democracy, global development, and beyond.