Building Sustainable Open Source Communities

Open source only creates long term value when it evolves from isolated projects into sustainable ecosystems. In this talk, I will share practical lessons from building and growing open source communities across industries, including automotive, tooling, and compliance. We will explore how companies can move beyond simple code contributions and actively shape collaboration models, governance structures, and shared roadmaps. The session will cover concrete examples of how organizations can align internal teams, external partners, and open communities to accelerate innovation while maintaining trust and quality. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for turning open source into a scalable, business relevant, and community driven ecosystem. Francisco Carneiro is an Ecosystem Development Manager at the Eclipse Foundation, working with global companies to build open and collaborative software ecosystems. He focuses on helping organizations turn open source into a strategic asset through community building, governance, and cross industry collaboration. With experience in technology, business development, and international partnerships, he bridges technical communities and enterprise stakeholders to enable sustainable open innovation.