Platform Engineering and InnerSource: The Separated Twins Finally Reunited

InnerSource has been quietly shaping engineering culture for years -laying the groundwork for collaboration, reuse, and autonomy across teams. More recently, platform engineering has emerged with a similar mission, but from a different angle. Though their paths have long run in parallel, the connection between them has often been under-explored. In this session, we’ll reflect on how these two disciplines are beginning to converge, explore the shared principles that underpin their success, and consider how their reunion is reshaping the way teams collaborate, build, and share. This isn’t a deep dive into tools or implementation, but an invitation to rethink boundaries - and perhaps rediscover what’s been hiding in plain sight.

After the talk we will be facilitating a discussion on the topic that will be held under the Chatham House Rule. Join us to discuss challenges and learn about best practices in this space.

AGENDA

Please note that doors will open 15 minutes before the session starts, and we encourage you to join for some virtual hallway chat.

• [01 mins] Welcome
• [30 mins] Presentation
• [13 mins] Community Discussion: This part of the community call will be held under the Chatham House Rule. Participants will be free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed. This part of the event will not be recorded.
• [1 mins] Wrap-up

SPEAKER BIO

Sébastien's bio

Sébastien is a passionate developer with a love for live coding and high-energy, hands-on talks. At Port, he champions developer experience and open collaboration. A long-time advocate of InnerSource, he brings humour, clarity, and practical insight to every session.