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FOSSMeet is an annual event on Free and Open source software, conducted at National Institute of Technology, Calicut. Started with a vision to create a culture of innovation, evolution and open standards, the meet intends to support the FOSS community and the dissemination of FOSS ideology through hands-on sessions, discussions and lectures.
FOSSMeet is an annual event on Free and Open source software, conducted at National Institute of Technology, Calicut. Started with a vision to create a culture of innovation, evolution and open standards, the meet intends to support the FOSS community and the dissemination of FOSS ideology through hands-on sessions, discussions and lectures.


[[File:Sheeraz Sir speech.jpg|thumb|Sheeraz(Faculty_coordinator of fosscell) Vote of thanks]]
FOSSMeet '25 is set to encompass discussions dealing with current trends in open source software and hardware, opportunities to contribute to FOSS, and workshops to familiarize attendees with the latest technologies.<br><br>
[[File:Workshop AMD GPU.jpg|thumb|AMD_GPU_Programming_workshop_conducted on fossmeet_25]]
[[File:FOSSMeet 25 Volunteers.jpg|thumb|Group_Photo of all volunteers]]
[[File:FOSSMeet 25 all.jpg|thumb|Group photo of all the memebers on fossmeet_25]]
[[File:Kotlin amarjith.jpg|thumb|Kotlin_workshop by amarjith singh]]
[[File:FOSSMeet 25 frames.jpg|thumb|Photos from fossmeet_25]]
[[File:Mastdon frame volunteers.jpg|thumb|mastodon phtoframe]]


FOSSMeet '25 is set to encompass discussions dealing with current trends in open source software and hardware, opportunities to contribute to FOSS, and workshops to familiarize attendees with the latest technologies.<br><br>
FOSSMeet '25, the nineteenth edition of FOSSMeet is scheduled from '''Friday, March 14''' to '''Sunday, March 16''', 2025.
FOSSMeet '25, the seventeenth edition of FOSSMeet is scheduled from '''Friday, March 14''' to '''Sunday, March 16''', 2025.
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FOSSMeet’25, the 20th edition of NIT Calicut’s premier Free and Open Source
FOSSMeet '25, the nineteenth edition of NIT Calicut’s premier Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) conference, concluded on a high note, marking nearly two decades of fostering open-source culture, innovation, and collaboration. The event brought together experts, students, developers, and industry professionals to celebrate and advance the spirit of open-source software.


Software (FOSS) conference, concluded on a high note, marking two decades of fostering
The conference began with inspiring opening notes from two legends of the FOSSMeet journey: Dr. Rajagopalan Anayath, a cornerstone of the event since its inception in 2005 until his retirement in 2023, and Praveen Arimbrathodiyil, one of the pioneers of FOSSMeet, who was a final-year student at NIT Calicut when the event began. Their talks reflected on 20 years of FOSSMeet’s history, growth, and impact.


open-source culture, innovation, and collaboration. The event brought together experts,
The event featured an array of insightful talks by esteemed speakers from the open-source community. Harsh Lathwal guided attendees through creating a custom Linux distribution, while Jithin B P introduced KuttyPy. Bhuvana Meenakshi discussed building inclusive open tech communities, and Vipul A M shared insights on taking open-source projects from inception to IPO using Rails. Other notable talks included Open Board Design by Shreekumar, the Free Software Movement by Ajith Kumar, and Legal Aspects of Open Source by Aishal C A. Het Joshi delivered a session on Privacy-Preserving Technologies, and Anish Anil Kumar spoke on fostering open-source communities. Poruri Sai Rahul explored FOSS policy at union and state levels.


students, developers, and industry professionals to celebrate and advance the spirit of
Hands-on workshops covered topics such as Kotlin programming by Amarjith Singh, eBPF by Madhav Prabhu, Kubernetes by Aravind I M, Technology & Palliative Care by Dr. Athul Joseph Manuel, Software Defined Radios by Dr. Sunil Thomas T, and GPU programming by Abhinav Garg and Christudasan Devadasan.


open-source software.
Beyond talks and workshops, FOSSMeet '25 also hosted a Linux Super Tux Kart competition.


The conference began with inspiring opening notes from two legends of the FOSSMeet journey:
The event witnessed over 180 participants from across India, including students, professionals, and contributors. With more than 15 speakers, FOSSMeet '25 fostered a collaborative environment for learning and contribution.


Dr. Rajagopalan Anayath, a cornerstone of the event since its inception in 2005 until his
We extend our gratitude to sponsors, speakers, mentors, volunteers, and participants, as well as the administration and faculty of NIT Calicut for their continued support.


retirement in 2023, and Praveen Arimbrathodiyil, one of the pioneers of FOSSMeet, who was a
== Gallery ==
[[File:Sheeraz Sir speech.jpg|thumb|Sheeraz (Faculty Coordinator of FOSSCell) delivering vote of thanks]]
[[File:Workshop AMD GPU.jpg|thumb|AMD GPU programming workshop at FOSSMeet '25]]
[[File:FOSSMeet 25 Volunteers.jpg|thumb|Group photo of volunteers]]
[[File:FOSSMeet 25 all.jpg|thumb|Group photo of participants at FOSSMeet '25]]
[[File:Kotlin amarjith.jpg|thumb|Kotlin workshop by Amarjith Singh]]
[[File:FOSSMeet 25 frames.jpg|thumb|Moments from FOSSMeet '25]]
[[File:Mastdon frame volunteers.jpg|thumb|Mastodon photo frame with volunteers]]


final-year student at NIT Calicut when the event began. Their talks took the audience on a
'''<big>Venue</big>'''
 
<ul>
nostalgic journey, reflecting on 20 years of FOSSMeet’s history, growth, and impact on the
<li>[[Hall Complex]], NIT Calicut, Kozhikode, India</li>
 
<li>Map : Google, [https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/97943462 OSM]</li>
open-source ecosystem.
</ul>
 
The event featured an array of insightful talks by esteemed speakers from the open-source
 
community. Harsh Lathwal guided attendees through creating a custom Linux distribution, while
 
Jithin B P introduced KuttyPy, a tool for embedded systems programming. Bhuvana Meenakshi
 
discussed building diverse and inclusive open tech communities, and Vipul A M shared insights
 
on taking open-source projects from inception to IPO using Rails. Other notable talks included
 
Open Board Design by Shreekumar, the Free Software Movement by Ajith Kumar, and an
 
introduction to the Legal Aspects of Open Source by Ajshal C A. Het Joshi delivered a
 
compelling session on Privacy-Preserving Technologies, and Anish Anil Kumar provided
 
valuable insights on fostering open-source communities. Poruri Sai Rahul explored the


importance of FOSS Policy at both the union and state levels.
Hands-on workshops were a highlight of FOSSMeet’25, offering participants practical
knowledge in emerging technologies. Topics ranged from Kotlin Programming by Amarjith Singh
to an Introduction to eBPF by Madhav Prabhu. Aravind I M led an engaging workshop on
Kubernetes, while Dr. Athul Joseph Manual shed light on the intersection of Technology &
Palliative Care. Dr. Sunil Thomas T introduced attendees to Software Defined Radios, and
Abhinav Garg and Christudasan Devadasan conducted an in-depth session on GPU
Programming.
Beyond talks and workshops, FOSSMeet’25 also hosted a Linux Super Tux Kart Competition,
where participants showcased their gaming skills in an exciting contest.
The event witnessed over 180 participants from across India, including students, industry
professionals, and open-source contributors. With more than 15 distinguished speakers,
FOSSMeet’25 successfully cultivated an environment where attendees could learn, collaborate,
and contribute to the global open-source movement.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, speakers, mentors, volunteers, and
participants who made this milestone event a grand success. Special thanks to the
administration and faculty of NIT Calicut for their continued support in fostering open-source
culture on campus. As the curtains close on this landmark edition, we look forward to an even
more vibrant future for FOSSMeet and the open-source community.
'''<big>Venue</big>'''<ul><li>[[Hall Complex]], NIT Calicut, Kozhikode, India<li>Map :  Google, [https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/97943462 OSM]</li></ul>
'''<big>Date</big>'''
'''<big>Date</big>'''
 
<ul>
<ul><li>14th-16th March 2024</ul>
<li>14th-16th March 2025</li>
</ul>


'''Sub Committees'''
'''Sub Committees'''
# Speaker Team
# Speaker Team
# INFRA
# INFRA
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# Transportation
# Transportation
# Tech Team
# Tech Team


'''Contact Info'''
'''Contact Info'''
<ul>
<ul>
   <li>Website     [https://www.fossmeet.net www.fossmeet.net]</li>
   <li>Website [https://www.fossmeet.net www.fossmeet.net]</li>
   <li>Telegram Channel   [https://t.me/foss_meet t.me/foss_meet]</li>
   <li>Telegram Channel [https://t.me/foss_meet t.me/foss_meet]</li>
   <li>Phone<ol><li>Mohammed Ameen +91 75588 14254</li><li>Afraz Ahmed +91 86063 72462
   <li>Phone
</li></ol></li>
    <ol>
      <li>Mohammed Ameen +91 75588 14254</li>
      <li>Afraz Ahmed +91 86063 72462</li>
    </ol>
  </li>
</ul>
</ul>


== Speakers ==
== Speakers ==

Revision as of 22:09, 15 April 2026


FOSSMeet is an annual event on Free and Open source software, conducted at National Institute of Technology, Calicut. Started with a vision to create a culture of innovation, evolution and open standards, the meet intends to support the FOSS community and the dissemination of FOSS ideology through hands-on sessions, discussions and lectures.

FOSSMeet '25 is set to encompass discussions dealing with current trends in open source software and hardware, opportunities to contribute to FOSS, and workshops to familiarize attendees with the latest technologies.

FOSSMeet '25, the nineteenth edition of FOSSMeet is scheduled from Friday, March 14 to Sunday, March 16, 2025.

FOSSMeet '25, the nineteenth edition of NIT Calicut’s premier Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) conference, concluded on a high note, marking nearly two decades of fostering open-source culture, innovation, and collaboration. The event brought together experts, students, developers, and industry professionals to celebrate and advance the spirit of open-source software.

The conference began with inspiring opening notes from two legends of the FOSSMeet journey: Dr. Rajagopalan Anayath, a cornerstone of the event since its inception in 2005 until his retirement in 2023, and Praveen Arimbrathodiyil, one of the pioneers of FOSSMeet, who was a final-year student at NIT Calicut when the event began. Their talks reflected on 20 years of FOSSMeet’s history, growth, and impact.

The event featured an array of insightful talks by esteemed speakers from the open-source community. Harsh Lathwal guided attendees through creating a custom Linux distribution, while Jithin B P introduced KuttyPy. Bhuvana Meenakshi discussed building inclusive open tech communities, and Vipul A M shared insights on taking open-source projects from inception to IPO using Rails. Other notable talks included Open Board Design by Shreekumar, the Free Software Movement by Ajith Kumar, and Legal Aspects of Open Source by Aishal C A. Het Joshi delivered a session on Privacy-Preserving Technologies, and Anish Anil Kumar spoke on fostering open-source communities. Poruri Sai Rahul explored FOSS policy at union and state levels.

Hands-on workshops covered topics such as Kotlin programming by Amarjith Singh, eBPF by Madhav Prabhu, Kubernetes by Aravind I M, Technology & Palliative Care by Dr. Athul Joseph Manuel, Software Defined Radios by Dr. Sunil Thomas T, and GPU programming by Abhinav Garg and Christudasan Devadasan.

Beyond talks and workshops, FOSSMeet '25 also hosted a Linux Super Tux Kart competition.

The event witnessed over 180 participants from across India, including students, professionals, and contributors. With more than 15 speakers, FOSSMeet '25 fostered a collaborative environment for learning and contribution.

We extend our gratitude to sponsors, speakers, mentors, volunteers, and participants, as well as the administration and faculty of NIT Calicut for their continued support.

Gallery

Sheeraz (Faculty Coordinator of FOSSCell) delivering vote of thanks
AMD GPU programming workshop at FOSSMeet '25
Group photo of volunteers
Group photo of participants at FOSSMeet '25
Kotlin workshop by Amarjith Singh
Moments from FOSSMeet '25
Mastodon photo frame with volunteers

Venue

Date

  • 14th-16th March 2025

Sub Committees

  1. Speaker Team
  2. INFRA
  3. PAD
  4. Food Committee
  5. Media
  6. Transportation
  7. Tech Team

Contact Info

Speakers

Speaker Topic
Tittu Varghese The OSS belief which is powering the digital payments in India
Jithin BP KuttyPy
Anish Anil Kumar How to build an Opensource Community?
Aishal CA Legal Aspects of Open Source
Bhuvana Meenakshi Building Open Tech communities in a Diverse and Inclusive way
Poruri Sai Rahul FOSS Policy 101
Harsh Lathwal How to Create a Custom Linux Distro
Ajith Kumar Free Software Movement
Madhav Prabhu Introduction to eBPF
Athul Joseph Manuel Technology & Palliative Care, High Tech, High Touch
Amarjit Singh Kotlin: Modern, Concise, and Versatile
Aravind I M Introduction to Kubernetes
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