Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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From the expo hall at AppWorld 2026, Alessandro Fael Garcia and Annania Melaku discuss the evolution of open ecosystem programs at F5, focusing on the distinctions between open source, open core, and source-available projects. They explore the significance of open source in driving innovation and collaboration within technology, the role of AI in transforming open ecosystems, and the concept of digital sovereignty as it relates to access to technology and knowledge sharing.

**Key Topics:**
- Definitions of open source, open core, and source-available projects
- The impact of open source on innovation and infrastructure
- Participation in open ecosystems and opportunities for contribution
- The influence of AI on open source projects and licensing challenges
- The concept of digital sovereignty and its implications for global technology access

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