• Newsletter archive Nick Vidal Carrying Open Collaboration into the Year Ahead Members Newsletter - January 2026 Dear OSI supporters, The New Year brings both reflection and a forward look to the months ahead for OSI. • I can’t say I subscribe to the practice of making new year resolutions, but I will say for me it’s a time of deepening resolve to seeing important ideas through, and leaving behind things that don’t serve building a future with hope and optimism. • In this month’s newsletter, we share 2025’s most sought after licenses; reflect on the work still ahead for OSAID; news from the policy team; and look-backs on the year by many of our affiliate organizations. • Answering the question on everyone’s mind - “Who will be the next executive director of OSI this year?” - is underway as the board interviews final candidates this month. • I’ll leave it to my successor to talk more about what’s next in 2026. • I’ll be participating in Open Forum Europe’s Open Policy Summit on behalf of OSI on January 29 and will be at FOSDEM on January 31 and February 1.
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- The OSI’s January 2026 newsletter, written by interim Executive Director Deborah Bryant, outlines the organization’s reflection on 2025 and plans for 2026. It highlights the most‑requested OSI‑approved licenses of 2025, updates from the policy team, and a review of affiliate achievements. Bryant notes that the board is interviewing final candidates for the next OSI executive director position, while she will attend Open Forum Europe’s Open Policy Summit and FOSDEM. The newsletter also lists recent media coverage and partner highlights, underscoring OSI’s continued focus on open collaboration and policy engagement.
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