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The Open Source in Finance Forum New York 2026, known as OSFF, is the flagship conference of FINOS, the fintech open source foundation, and is organised by the Linux Foundation. It brings together leaders and technologists from banks, asset managers, fintech firms and the wider open source ecosystem to explore how collaborative software development is transforming financial services. Held in person in New York City over two days, the forum combines keynotes, breakout sessions and a solutions showcase, with a networking reception and booth crawl closing the first day. Hands-on technical workshops and the co-located Fluxnova Con extend the programme. Key themes include partnerships across institutions, talent development, open technologies for scaling and modernising financial firms, and best practices for contributing to shared projects. The event also offers scholarships and visa letter support. Attendees of this open source finance conference in New York gain access to the people shaping open collaboration in a heavily regulated industry, along with practical insight into how open projects can cut development costs, strengthen security and speed up innovation. OSFF matters because it gives competing financial institutions neutral ground to build common infrastructure together.
Open Source in Finance Forum New York 2026 takes place November 4–5, 2026 in New York City, United States.
Open Source in Finance Forum New York 2026 is an in-person event.
Open Source in Finance Forum New York 2026 is organized by The Linux Foundation.
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The Open Source in Finance Forum meets in New York in early November, and the setting is unusually on-theme: this is a conference about open source in banking, held in the city whose financial district is a working neighbourhood rather than a symbol. Early November is the best month to walk it, with clear cold air, autumn colour still in the parks, and the summer crowds long gone from the harbour ferries.
JFK connects by AirTrain to either the Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica or the subway, taking 50 to 70 minutes into Manhattan. Newark (EWR) uses an AirTrain plus NJ Transit to Penn Station in about 45 minutes, often the fastest option for downtown. LaGuardia (LGA) is closest but transit-poor, relying on the Q70 bus to the subway.
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Coverage is strong above ground and now extends to subway platforms, though not to tunnels between stations. For international attendees, an eSIM avoids US roaming charges that remain among the highest anywhere. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
9/11 Memorial and Museum. The twin voids of the memorial pools sit in the footprints of the towers and are free to visit at any hour; the museum below charges admission and demands emotional stamina rather than time, though two hours is typical. It is within walking distance of most financial-district hotels. Tickets on Tiqets →
Staten Island Ferry. The commuter ferry from Whitehall Terminal is free, runs around the clock, and passes close to the Statue of Liberty in both directions. A round trip takes about fifty minutes with no stop needed on the far side. It remains the best-value harbour view in the city.
The High Line. A disused elevated freight line on the west side has been planted as a linear park running roughly two kilometres from the Meatpacking District to Hudson Yards. Late autumn grasses are at their best in November. Walking the full length takes about an hour, with several stair exits along the way.
Museum of Modern Art. MoMA's fifth-floor collection galleries hold the canonical works of European and American modernism, and the building's scale makes a targeted visit far more rewarding than a complete one. Book a timed entry, allow two hours, and use the midtown subway lines rather than trying to walk from downtown. Tickets on Go City →
How are subway fares paid?
Tap a contactless bank card or phone directly at the turnstile; the system caps weekly spending automatically. A physical MetroCard is no longer necessary for visitors.
What is the weather like in early November?
Highs around 12 to 14°C, nights near 5°C, with clear dry spells and occasional cold rain. A proper coat is needed, particularly for the wind between downtown towers.
Is it better to stay downtown or in midtown?
Downtown puts the venue and the financial district within walking distance and is quieter in the evening. Midtown has more hotel supply and restaurant choice but adds a subway ride each morning.
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