Conference: Technological Communities, accelerators of the Contemporary Software Industry

Technological Communities, accelerators of the Contemporary Software Industry, Dr.Sc. Omar Correa Madrigal, Cuba. proposal for a conference/panel, which will take place in the sessions of 2nd International Workshop “Software Industry: tendencies and good practices”, at the International Convention and Fair Informática 2024.

It addresses the complexities of the Free and Open Source Software (FLOSS) communities and their role as accelerators of the software industry. For this purpose, a systematic review of the associated scientific production of the last 10 years and references that exemplify the complexities of community developments is carried out. Their organizational models are highlighted, as well as their relationship with the economy and society. In addition, it delves into the characteristics of the technological ecosystem to promote social innovations and community references in Cuba, articulated with the Union of Computer Scientists of Cuba.

The Software Industry is a High Technology Industry that, with dynamic and constant technological leaps, sets an important dynamic in the development of Information and Communication Technologies. The debate regarding its development models, technological foundations, business models and intellectual property management is necessary to achieve a more significant impact on the economic development of nations. The workshop promotes the deepening of the internal complexities of the industry, from a vision of science and innovation and its influence on the digital transformation.