Ruth Ikegah is a GitHub Star, Open Source advocate, and technical writer based in Nigeria. She is globally recognized for her impactful work in building inclusive tech communities and onboarding newcomers into open source.

Currently at CHAOSS, she promotes healthier open ecosystems. She's contributed to Outreachy, Google Season of Docs, and spoken at top global conferences.

Her presence at FOSSCOMM 2025 highlights our focus on inclusion and innovation in tech.

Alexandre Zapolsky is one of the most prominent advocates for open source software in Europe and the founder of LINAGORA, one of France’s leading companies in free and open source software development.

He has played a pivotal role in promoting the principles of digital independence and technological sovereignty through open source-based solutions. With many years of experience collaborating with public and private institutions, he actively supports the adoption of free software in education, public administration, and industry.

His participation in FOSSCOMM 2025 strengthens our message of freedom, transparency, and sovereignty in technology through the power of open source.