On 27 May, Open Regulatory Compliance is hosting a panel, “The Cyber Resilience Act and Open Source: What Maintainers Really Need to Know,” which will be live-streamed by GitHub as part of Maintainer Month. Maintainer Month is a month dedicated for open source maintainers to gather and share helpful information, making it the perfect opportunity for ORC to unite industry experts to discuss the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and provide helpful guidance for maintainers to follow as they navigate new regulations.
Why You Should Attend
Many open source maintainers are concerned about their obligations under the EU Cyber Resilience Act. This webinar will clarify who is actually affected, what obligations apply, and how to determine if your project falls within the scope of the CRA. We'll cut through the uncertainty and provide practical guidance to help maintainers understand their position.
Questions we’ll strive to cover during this panel discussion:
- Does the CRA apply to my open source project?
- What's the difference between a "manufacturer," "steward," and regular contributor?
- How does accepting donations or sponsorships affect CRA obligations?
- What minimal requirements apply to open source stewards?
- How should maintainers respond to compliance requests from companies?
Event Details
📅 Date: 27 May 2025
🕒 Time: 6 pm CET / 9 am PDT
📍 Location: Virtual; Watch the stream here: https://maintainermonth.github.com/schedule/2025-05-27-CRA
💡 Who Should Attend: Any maintainers or members of the open source community, whether seeking guidance or already engaging with the impact of the CRA.
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend!
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