Florent Zara, Julien Millau – From Tires to Code: Building Michelin's OSPO #FOSSBack

In this session, speakers Florent Zara and Julien Millau discuss Michelin's efforts to establish an open source program office (OSPO) within a 136-year-old industrial corporation. The talk outlines the strategic, governance, and change management frameworks that have guided Michelin's OSPO development, as well as the cultural, legal, and organizational challenges encountered along the way. Attendees will gain insights into the historical context that necessitated the OSPO, the implementation of governance models, and innovative programs like company-wide training modules and a gamified badging system designed to foster an open source culture. The session also covers the tools used for external communication and the ongoing challenges that lie ahead in Michelin's journey toward a robust open source ecosystem.