Adopting open source ITSM tools + iAmTeacher an open source AI voice tutor

FOSSASIA is Asia’s premier open source technology conference, bringing together developers, makers, and changemakers from around the world. But you don’t have to wait for the next summit to connect! Join us for a friendly local meetup where the FOSSASIA spirit lives on between conferences.

For this month's topic:

Open Source ITSM: From Cost-Saving to Capability
In a world of rising IT complexity and tighter budgets, open source ITSM tools are gaining serious traction. This talk unpacks what IT Service Management (ITSM) is, why it matters, and how open platforms like iTop can help teams manage assets, support workflows, and scale with flexibility.

We’ll explore:

• What ITSM is and why you should care
• Why open source ITSM tools are getting popular
• A practical deep dive into iTop and its powerful CMDB

Whether you're managing infrastructure or just curious about open source in enterprise settings, this is for you.

Meet iAmTeacher: An AI-Powered, Open Source English Tutor
How can we bring better English education to rural students who don’t have access to qualified teachers? iAmTeacher is an open source, voice-based AI tutor that helps students practice speaking English in a fun, interactive way. The project demonstrates how AI + FOSS can help bridge education gaps. In this talk, we'll show you how it works and how to get involved.

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19:00 – Arrive, check in, grab snacks, meet fellow developers, educators, sysadmins, and open source tinkerers.
19:30 – Two short talks (10–25 min each)
20:30 – Late – Chat, network, hang out

FOSSASIA Community Meetups are a space to share ideas, test demos, learn together, and stay connected year-round. Whether you're contributing to upstream projects or just open source-curious, come join the movement.