NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Open source software has been around for decades, has enjoyed wide adoption, and has delivered immeasurable value as a development tool across industries. However, despite its proven track record, certain industries and regions remain hesitant when it comes to utilizing these tools. Join us on May 16th at 11:00 UTC for a discussion around open source software benefits, security and community. This is the first in our series of Mojaloop Foundation webinars addressing a range of areas critical to advancing financial inclusion. The discussion will cover: • The advantages and benefits of using open source tools in instant and inclusive payment systems (IIPS) • The importance of having a robust open source community • Security considerations in an open source instant and inclusive payment systems (IIPS) During the webinar, you’ll hear from the following community insiders: • Simeon Oriko, Director of Community at the Mojaloop Foundation (Moderator) • Elijah Okello, CTO of Alfajiri • Jane Stroucken, Sr. Program Manager at INFITX • Sridevi Miriyala, Quality Assurance Lead at INFITX

Time: 7:00 AM ET