Sponsors

AARNet is a national resource dedicated to supporting Australia’s research, education, and cultural sectors. Operating as a not-for-profit company, AARNet is owned by 38 Australian universities and CSIRO.

For over 30 years, AARNet has provided telecommunications services, along with a growing portfolio of data, collaboration, and cyber security solutions. More than two million users across research, higher education, K-12 schools, health and medical, and GLAMs rely on the AARNet network and services.

AARNet is proud to support galleries, libraries, archives, and museums by delivering the tools and services that connect cultural institutions to collaborators, resources, and audiences, enabling knowledge sharing and innovation

Arm is leader in global semiconductor design and software. Our energy-efficient processor designs and software platforms have enabled advanced computing in more than 280 billion chips to date and are defining the future of computing. Collaboration is at the heart of all we do. With more than 1,000 technology partners, Arm provides a trusted foundation for a vast range of applications, from the sensor to the smartphone and the supercomputer. We support thousands of open-source software projects, enabling more than 15 million developers who target Arm platforms to build, deploy, and manage their projects seamlessly, enabling top performance across the wide spectrum of hardware on Arm.

Code Construct provides high-quality open source software design and development services, specialising in components that interface to hardware - operating systems, embedded firmware and device drivers.

We have extensive experience developing for the Linux kernel and lower-level userspace applications, particularly in the context of adapting to new hardware; where enabling a well-designed, performant and reliable software stack is essential for the success of novel hardware designs.

The open source community is core to our work; we pride ourselves on effective mutual collaboration with the open source communities that with. Bringing that collaboration to our customers' projects means an deliver high-quality, maintainable software solutions with mum overhead.

Red Hat, the leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, is pleased to be sponsoring Everything Open 2026. At Red Hat, "upstream first" is the model we live by, building innovative open source hybrid cloud infrastructure, application services, cloud-native application development, and automation solutions that match our customers' AI and cloud strategies.

At Western Digital, our vision is to unleash the power and value of data. For decades, we have been at the forefront of storage innovation, which fuels our mission to be the market leader in data storage, delivering solutions for now and the future. We are committed to providing scalable, sustainable technology for the world's hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud providers, and delivering cutting-edge innovation that will drive the next generation of AI-driven data workloads. All that we do is powered by our people, who are united in a common purpose of creating solutions that move the world forward.

Fastmail makes your email and calendar better: fast, secure, and respectful of your privacy.

They're also stewards of the open internet, developing JMAP and contributing open-source code to keep email free from big tech's walled gardens.

Keep your real address hidden with Masked Email. Plus, get powerful search, the ability to stick private memos on your messages, and great apps for every platform.

No ads, no data mining, no VC funding — no split loyalties.

Google believes that open source is good for everyone. By being open and freely available, it enables and encourages collaboration and the development of technology.

PentenAmio is a leading provider of secure mobile communications, AI enabled cyber defence, and electronic deception technologies that power national security and resilience across the UK, Australia and our allies. Our work spans Government and Defence markets across civil and military applications, powering intelligent advantage on a global scale.

Focused on solving complex digital challenges, we look beyond the present to future threats, delivering advanced solutions tailored to the evolving demands of modern defence and security, protecting those who protect us.

Chainguard is the trusted source for open source. By delivering hardened, secure, and production-ready builds of all the open source software engineers rely on, Chainguard helps organisations build faster, stay compliant, and eliminate risk. Its customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders, including Anduril, Canva, Fortinet, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Snap Inc., and Snowflake. Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mantis VC, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital. For more information, visit: https://www.chainguard.dev/

Adfinis is a leading service provider of open source IT solutions, with established locations across EMEA and APAC. For over 25 years, Adfinis has delivered robust and reliable solutions built on trustworthy open source technology. In collaboration with industry leaders such as GitLab, Red Hat, and SUSE, Adfinis offers a tailored approach across the entire IT life-cycle. From strategy to execution, Adfinis provides consulting, planning, and engineering expertise, as well as 24/7 managed services to ensure seamless operations. Serving a worldwide clientele, Adfinis embodies a legacy of innovation and a profound dedication to enhancing the open source ecosystem.

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OpenSI aims to lead as Australia’s primary non-profit supporting Open Source Technologies in research, development, education, and implementation. Our vision is for open-source solutions to drive significant changes, foster collaboration, and empower individuals to shape a digital landscape that’s sustainable and inclusive.

OpenSI has facilitated our wonderful venue at University of Canberra.

Linux Australia is the peak body of Open Source communities in Australia. Linux Australia represents Australian users and developers of Free Software and Open Technologies, and facilitates internationally-renowned events.

Everything Open is run under the auspice of Linux Australia.