OpenUK to host Edinburgh event on AI's impact on open source

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-05-19 10:11

OpenUK is hosting a session on June 5th in Edinburgh to discuss the influence of AI on open-source software development. The event, part of the State of Open Con 2026 On The Road series, will be moderated by Chris Plank of NatWest. Panelists include Justin Cormack from Docker, Inc., Keith Bergelt of Open Invention Network, Mike McQuaid from Homebrew, and Paula Kennedy from Syntasso. AI

IMPACT Discusses the implications of AI for open-source software development, highlighting potential shifts in practices and skills.

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