IPXO Webinar: Is Open-Source Dead?

Join us for a webinar on Is Open-Source Dead? where we will explore whether open-source software remains a sustainable foundation for modern technology and business infrastructure.

Vincentas Grinius, Co-Founder at IPXO, will host this session with Zachary Smith, Co-Founder and CEO at Datum. Together, they will examine how open-source development actually works in practice, including how projects manage reliability, bugs, maintenance, and long-term sustainability. The discussion will also look at the strengths and limitations of community-driven development and how open-source projects scale as they gain adoption.

Our speakers will discuss whether open-source can continue to serve as a reliable backbone for modern businesses. The conversation will cover topics such as security considerations, project maturity, lifecycle management, and the risks companies face when relying heavily on open-source components. We will also explore when open-source accelerates innovation and when it may introduce operational complexity.

The webinar will also focus on how companies should engage with open-source communities. We will discuss what responsible participation looks like, how organizations can contribute without overwhelming maintainers, and how governance, funding, and collaboration influence the long-term health of open-source ecosystems.

We will close by exploring what may shape the future of open-source, including the role of AI in development, licensing pressures, sustainability challenges for maintainers, and whether open-source is evolving, consolidating, or entering a new phase.

The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session where attendees can ask questions and share their perspectives.

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