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Kris Freedain

Kris Freedain (he/him) is an OpenSearch Ambassador, and the Community Manager for the OpenSearch Project & OpenSearch Software Foundation technical steering committee. He has decades of experience in tech, but finds connecting people to be the most fulfilling part of being a community professional. Kris is also a Fediverse admin for the Fosstodon instance and serves as a Fosstodon Foundation Board Member. His hobbies include gardening, garage gym powerlifting, and meditation.
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The state of OpenSearch user groups: Building a global community

July 30, 2025

An overview of the OpenSearch User Group program and some observations Kris Freedain shared as part of a keynote presentation at OpenSearchCon Europe 2025.... Read more.

Announcing OpenSearchCon Europe 2025

January 9, 2025

Join us at OpenSearchCon Europe 2025 in Amsterdam, April 30 - May 1, for two days of open-source search and analytics insights, technical deep dives, and networking.... Read more.

OpenSearch at Berlin Buzzwords 2024

July 3, 2024

Berlin Buzzwords 2024 was a fantastic gathering for the search community again this year. The OpenSearch Project was the platinum partner again, as we feel... Read more.

OpenSearchCon Europe 2024 shines in Berlin

May 23, 2024

For the past two years, we were lucky enough to hold OpenSearchCon in Seattle. Every year has brought new topics to be discussed among the community, new speakers... Read more.

OpenSearchCon Europe speakers and sessions are live!

April 17, 2024

Following an overwhelming response to our call for presentations, the speakers and sessions for OpenSearchCon Europe have been selected. We’re... Read more.

Announcing OpenSearchCon Europe 2024

February 29, 2024

updated 2024-04-12 For two years now, we’ve welcomed the OpenSearch community to Seattle for OpenSearchCon. Seeing the conference grow each year and listening... Read more.

Trust in open-source software

January 24, 2024

An open-source project enhances community trust in multiple ways. Strategies recommended by the Linux Foundation to enhance community trust include seeking... Read more.

Announcing the OpenSearch Project Leadership Committee

December 12, 2023

Earlier this year, the OpenSearch Project celebrated its two-year anniversary as an Apache 2.0–licensed project. Since its inception, the project has delivered... Read more.

Growth and community take the spotlight at OpenSearchCon 2023

October 6, 2023

Last week, more than 300 attendees—an increase of 60% year-over-year—arrived at the Sheraton Grand Seattle for 3 days of connecting, sharing, and learning with... Read more.

OpenSearchCon 2023 speakers, sessions, and more

August 22, 2023

Last year’s first-ever OpenSearchCon was a smashing success (you can find videos of the talks here if you’re interested). This year’s conference... Read more.