ChennaiFOSS 2026

A Celebration of Open Source, Innovation & Community

📅 April 18, 2026|📍 IIT Madras, Chennai

What is ChennaiFOSS?

ChennaiFOSS is a premier community-led conference dedicated to the spirit of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). It serves as a vibrant platform where developers, students, and industry veterans converge to exchange ideas, contribute to global projects, and strengthen the local technology ecosystem.

The event is organized to bridge the gap between academia and industry, providing a stage for innovative open-source solutions and fostering a culture of collaborative problem-solving. By hosting this at IIT Madras, one of India's top technical institutions, ChennaiFOSS 2026 aims to inspire the next generation of builders to embrace the philosophy of open innovation.

About The Event

ChennaiFOSS 2026 brought together developers, students, innovators, and open-source enthusiasts for a full day of learning, collaboration, and technology-driven discussions. Hosted at IIT Madras, the event created a vibrant platform for sharing ideas, discovering opportunities, and connecting with the growing FOSS community.

The conference featured inspiring talks, networking sessions, interactive experiences, and industry insights from leaders shaping the future of technology.

Event Highlights

Community Gathering

A space where builders, creators, and learners connected through shared passion for technology and open collaboration.

Speaker Sessions

Industry professionals and community leaders shared knowledge on emerging trends, innovation, and real-world experiences.

Networking

Students and professionals engaged in meaningful conversations, collaborations, and future possibilities.

Hands-On Workshops

Interactive learning sessions focused on practical exposure and real implementation of open-source tools.

Workshop Spotlight

T-01 Explorer: Open-Source Hardware Workshop

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The T-01 Explorer workshop was one of the most exciting highlights of the event, giving attendees a real glimpse into how fun and approachable open-source hardware can be. It wasn’t just a session to watch—it was an experience where participants got to see how ideas turn into actual working products through creativity, engineering, and smart design.

The session was conducted by Srinivasan M, Founder of PCB Cupid, who has years of experience in open-source hardware, prototyping, and making hardware development more accessible, along with L Harshith Aradhya, the creator of the T-01 Explorer project and a young innovator passionate about building practical DIY hardware systems.

From understanding components to seeing how a complete hardware system is built, the workshop made technology feel hands-on and inspiring. It showed participants that hardware is not as complicated as it seems—it’s something anyone can start exploring with the right guidance.

A truly engaging session that left participants curious, motivated, and excited to build their own projects.