Free and Open Source Software Course

FOSS now forms the backbone of modern innovation, powering everything from global cloud platforms to artificial intelligence.

When: 1st to 5th of June from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Online

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) now forms the backbone of modern innovation, powering everything from global cloud platforms to artificial intelligence. Yet few legal professionals possess the depth of expertise to navigate this complex, rapidly evolving domain. Free and Open Source Software Licensing: Legal Foundations and Advanced Practice is a unique executive education programme designed to fill that gap, equipping participants with the legal insight and strategic understanding essential for the digital era.

Delivered over 15 intensive online contact hours, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from Andrew Katz, one of Europe’s leading authorities on open source licensing, Open Source Consultant to Bristows (https://www.bristows.com/our-people/andrew-katz/) and CEO of ORCRO (Open Source Compliance). With decades of experience advising international technology companies, public institutions, and start-ups, Andrew brings unparalleled practical knowledge and real-world perspective to every session.

This is not a general overview; it is a focused, high-impact programme that bridges legal theory and commercial application. Participants will explore the philosophical and legal foundations of the open source movement while mastering the operation of key licences including GPL, LGPL, Apache, BSD, and MPL. The curriculum also delves into compliance and enforcement, licence compatibility, risk management, and the intersection of FOSS with AI, patents, and standards, issues that are redefining the boundaries of IP and technology law.

Through live interactive lectures, case-based learning, and guided discussion, participants will develop the confidence to advise, negotiate, and implement open source strategies in complex organisational settings. Designed for legal practitioners, in-house counsel, and technology leaders, this course delivers immediate professional value and a lasting competitive edge.

Join this exclusive 15-hour online programme and learn from one of Europe’s foremost experts. Gain the clarity, authority, and foresight to lead in the age of open innovation.