When: October 23-24
Where: Atlanta, GA
Who: A couple hundred OSS nerds
What Went Down
The SOSS: Fusion Conference, put on by OpenSSF, was all about bringing folks together to tackle open-source security head on. Picture software devs, security engineers, tech leaders, and public-sector pros all gathering in one space. Topics ranged from AI security and diversity to open-source public policy. The goal? Get a mix of perspectives and brainstorm real solutions to some of the toughest challenges in securing open-source software.
My Talk: Let’s Rethink Access Control
On October 23, I stepped up to deliver my talk, "Role-Based Access Is So Yesterday: Revolutionizing Access Control with OpenFGA." It was the last talk before the keynote, so I knew I had to keep the energy up, and I did! About 20 folks joined, and the engagement was 🔥, especially when I demoed the FGA Playground. It turned into a cool conversation about how modern access control can really change the game.
Why This Event Stands Out
This wasn’t your typical big conference chaos. It had a chill, intimate vibe that made it easy to dive into real conversations with people who actually care about solving open source security issues. If there’s a chance to sponsor this under a brand like OpenFGA in the future, I’d say go for it. The focused audience means quality over quantity when it comes to connections.
The Takeaway
SOSS: Fusion nailed it, mixing solid knowledge sharing with some legit networking. It was all about collaboration and making moves to secure open source.
Let's Stay Connected
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