Balancing the Supply Chain Act #FOSSBack

This panel discussion features Sarah Hoffmann, Cornelius Schumacher, Sven Jeroschewski, Melanie Wollnik, and Tim Schmetzer as they explore the collaboration challenges between corporate users and volunteer maintainers in the open source supply chain. The conversation addresses the rising number of regulations and expectations stemming from acts like the Cyber Resilience Act, and how these can lead to stress between the open source community and business needs. Participants delve into what drives each group, where their expectations clash, and how structures such as governance and processes can foster better alignment and cooperation. By examining these dynamics, the panel aims to identify ways for organizations and open source projects to adapt and thrive together.