2024-06-11 –, Main stage
This presentation delves into higher education's impact on and benefits for open source software projects and their partner communities. Open source thrives through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange; all core attributes of academic and research institutions. By engaging with universities and colleges, organizations can tap into a pool of aligned initiatives, diverse resources, broad expertise, and cutting-edge research. Likewise, higher education institutions benefit from real-world applications, industry insights, and opportunities for student experiential learning. This session will introduce strategic opportunities and best practices for fostering fruitful partnerships. Participants will gain insights into the immense potential and tangible value of such collaborations and practical guidance for initiating and nurturing effective relationships in the open source ecosystem.
Patrick Masson joined The Apereo Foundation as Executive Director in January 2023. Prior to Apereo, Patrick served as General Manager for the Open Source Initiative after working within higher education IT for over twenty years, including roles as CIO within the State University of New York and CTO at the University of Massachusetts' Office of the President. Prior to these, he served as the Director of Technology at the SUNY Learning Network and Director of the UCLA Media Lab.
Patrick is an adjunct instructor with SUNY Albany's College of Computing and Information and speaks frequently on topics related to open source software, open education, and educational technology. Patrick is the co-founder of EDUCAUSE's "Openness" Constituency Group and served on his local school board from 2014-2018.