The Swedish OSPO-network

Updated 2025-09-10, ändringslogg.

Upcoming workshops

  • 2025-09-30 Workshop on the Open Source Intake process, hosted by Sony in Lund.

Earlier workshops

  • 2025-04-08 Workshop on the Cyber Resilience Act and Product Liability Directive, hosted by Ericsson in Gothenburg.
  • 2024-12-04 Workshop on Open Source AI, hosted by Vovlo Cars in Gothenburg.
  • 2024-05-30 OSPOlogy and Open Source Management, hosted by IKEA in Malmö.
  • 2023-10-05 Workshop on Software Bill of Materials and Supply-chain security, hosted by Scania in Södertälje.
  • 2023-03-22 Workshop on Open Source business and contribution strategies, hosted by RISE in Gothenburg.
  • 2022-10-19 OSPOlogy and Open Source Management, hosted by Ericsson in Kista.

What is an OSPO?

Open Source Program Offices, or OSPOs as they are also called, is a concept that originates in the technology industry in the United States. In principle, it constitutes a competence center that supports its own organization in using, developing, and collaborating around open source software based on set business objectives. The OSPO enables an organization to mature and use open source software as a tool to create value. In recent times, this concept, as well as this way of organizing, has started to spill over into the public sector both internationally and in Sweden. Even if the term “OSPO” is not always used directly, there is growing interest in how equivalent support functions can be established and how the use, development, and collaboration around open source software can be promoted and enabled.

About the network

The goal and ambition for the network is to share knowledge and practically exchange experiences that can help each organization advance in its maturity around open source software. We have 2-3 full day workshops each year hosted by our various members, where we address topics of common importance and urgency. Presentation and workshops are mixed, with the goal to keep discussions on a practical level. Everyone typically share their own views, setups, processes, and challenges, and contribute to joint knowledge development. Beyond our recurrent workshops, we have a mailing list to asynchronous communication. Both the workshops and the mailing list operate under the Chatham House Rule implying that you are free to use any information and share, but not attribute the source (unless given explicit permission). Reason is to create a safe yet open environment for the participants.

The network is facilitated by a volunteer coordination group but is based on clear co-ownership and engagement from its members. Presentations and materials produced through the network will be published openly via Nosad.se.

Current members of the coordination group includes:

  • Johan Linåker (RISE)
  • Jimmy Ahlberg (Ericsson)
  • Alin Jerpelea (Sony)
  • Per Persson (Sundsvalls kommun)

Want to join the network?

If you represent an organization (private or public) that already has (or is considering establishing) an OSPO, or in any way working with open source within your organisation, you are very welcome to join the network. Please contact johan.linaker@ri.se for more information. The network is informal, and does not come with any formal applications and fees.

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