Where and When - Thursday, November 13th
🌍 Announcing Our 2025 Host Venues!
To mark 10 years of InnerSource collaboration and innovation, we’re thrilled to announce the host venues for InnerSource Summit 2025 — and they’re nothing short of extraordinary!
We’re proud to partner with three global tech leaders who are opening their doors to help us celebrate this milestone:
🏢 Mitsubishi Electric – Join us in their cutting-edge innovation space in Yokohama, Japan
🏢 SAP – Be part of the energy at their vibrant campus in Berlin, Germany
🏢 IBM – Experience the summit from their iconic One Madison office in NYC, USA
And of course, as always, you can join us online from anywhere in the world 🌐
Whether you’re joining in person or virtually, InnerSource Summit 2025 promises to be our most global, collaborative, and inspiring event yet. We can’t wait to see you there!
Why You Should Attend the 10-Year Anniversary InnerSource Summit
Don’t miss the landmark 10th Anniversary InnerSource Summit—where a decade of collaborative innovation meets the future of software development. This milestone event brings together pioneers, practitioners, and newcomers alike to celebrate InnerSource’s evolution from inception to a Gartner-recognized strategic technology trend. Gain exclusive insights from organizations that have transformed their development culture, participate in hands-on workshops led by industry veterans, and connect with a global community that’s reshaping how teams collaborate across organizational boundaries. Whether you’re looking to launch your first InnerSource initiative or scale existing programs, this summit offers the perfect blend of practical knowledge, strategic vision, and valuable connections that will position both you and your organization at the forefront of this revolutionary approach to software development. Early bird registration is opening shortly!
Call for Presentations Now Open
This special 24-hour global event celebrates our 10th anniversary with sessions scheduled across three time zones. We warmly welcome proposals from around the world, as sessions will be hosted in Yokohama (Japan), Berlin (Germany), and New York (USA). To reach the widest possible audience, the community will have the option of attending in-person and/or virtually.
Each presentation will be delivered live, lasting approximately 20 minutes, followed by a brief discussion. Speakers should plan to present live and, if possible, in person at one of our event locations.
Proposal submissions are due by 5PM GMT on Monday, July 15th.
InnerSource Commons presentations will be any topic that is related to the practice of InnerSource. Here are a few topic ideas, others are welcome:
Getting Started with InnerSource
InnerSource Best Practices
InnerSource Culture
InnerSource Return on Investment and Convincing Leadership
InnerSource Governance
InnerSource Legal and Finance
InnerSource Processes
InnerSource Metrics and Measurement
InnerSource Patterns
InnerSource Tools & Technology
Incentivizing InnerSource Collaboration
InnerSource Source Program Offices (ISPOs)
InnerSource Commons / Building a Global InnerSource Community
To submit a CFP, please visit InnerSource Summit 2025 - Call for Presenters
Talk Submission Timelines
Monday, May 12 – 2025 CFP Opens
Monday, July 15th at 5PM GMT – 2025 CFP Closes
September – Communication from the InnerSource Commons Summit team on status updates and final speaker schedule announcement
Why Sponsor?
We sincerely appreciate your interest in sponsoring the InnerSource Commons Summit 2025. This landmark event celebrates our 10th anniversary and will take place simultaneously across three global locations - Yokohama, Berlin, and New York - on Thursday, November 13th, 2025.
A Unique Global Experience
This summit represents a first-of-its-kind opportunity to connect with the InnerSource community across three continents simultaneously, offering unprecedented reach and impact for sponsors.
Connect with a Global InnerSource Audience
Participants will join both in-person across our three city hubs and via livestream, creating a truly international gathering of InnerSource practitioners, leaders, and enthusiasts.
Join Leading Technology Organizations
Each year, top companies and organizations in tech sponsor our events. We invite you to join them in 2025 for exceptional exposure and networking opportunities with the global InnerSource community.
World-Class Venues in Tech Innovation Centers
Our three host cities—Yokohama, Berlin, and New York—represent major global hubs for technology and innovation, placing your brand at the center of the conversation.
Fair Pricing with Exceptional ROI Potential
We prioritize fair pricing structures designed to maximize your return on investment. Our multi-location format offers the unique opportunity to target specific regional markets or achieve global reach in a single event.
Celebrate a Decade of InnerSource Innovation
By sponsoring, you’ll be supporting and connecting with the community that’s been driving InnerSource adoption and best practices for the past decade. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Addie Girouard, Director of Sponsorship at Addie@InnerSourceCommons.org