osemOpen Source Event Manager. An event management tool tailored to Free and Open Source Software conferences.

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Open Source Event Manager (OSEM) is a specialized event management platform designed for Free and Open Source Software conferences. It streamlines the complete conference lifecycle, from call for papers and speaker management to scheduling and attendee coordination, eliminating the need for multiple disconnected tools.

Key Features

• Conference Management: Organize talks, speakers, and schedules tailored to FOSS events
• Call for Papers: Manage speaker submissions and track proposals through acceptance workflows
• Attendee Tools: Provide conference participants with agendas, speaker information, and event details
• Open Source: Built on MIT-licensed Ruby codebase with active community contributions

Use Cases

• FOSS Conference Organization: Manage mid-to-large scale open source conferences with multi-track sessions
• Community Event Planning: Coordinate speaker proposals, schedules, and attendee experiences for developer meetups
• Volunteer-Run Events: Enable community-driven conferences with accessible, self-hosted infrastructure

Who Is It For

OSEM is designed for organizers of Free and Open Source Software conferences and community events who need an integrated, customizable platform without vendor lock-in. It's ideal for teams seeking a transparent, community-supported alternative to proprietary event management software.