OWASP 2026 Global Board Elections

There are three vacancies for the 2027 Board, which will be filled by the elections held in 2026. The following Board Members' seats will expire on December 31, 2026:

• Ricardo Griffith
• Ashwini Siddhi
• Harold Blankenship

For general election information, including eligibility requirements, who can vote, and how to vote, along with other frequently asked questions, please visit:

• OWASP Board Elections

Individual (voting) Members who have been in good standing for the 12 months ending on Membership Day (September 30, 2026), and who meet the volunteer contribution and other candidate qualifications, can stand for the Board. Candidates must nominate themselves; third-party nominations are not accepted. To apply, please refer to the email titled "OWASP 2026 Global Board Election Kickoff", which includes all details.

The full eligibility requirements for candidates can be found in the OWASP Bylaws, Sections 3.12 and 4.3, and in the Board Directors Policy, Section A.1. The OWASP Bylaws can be found at https://policy.owasp.org/legal/bylaws and the Board Directors Policy at https://policy.owasp.org/operational/director.

Once elected, successful candidates will serve a two-year term on the OWASP Board of Directors, beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2028. Before taking their seat, they are required to complete a Director's Commitment Agreement, which includes a commitment to maintain good standing as a voting member of OWASP throughout their term, complete a conflict of interest disclosure, undergo a background check, and abide by the OWASP Bylaws, Code of Conduct, Antitrust Policy, and Board Directors Policy. The Director's Commitment Agreement can be found at https://policy.owasp.org/legal/directors-commitment-agreement.

• OWASP Bylaws
• OWASP Code of Conduct
• OWASP Board Directors Policy
• OWASP Board of Directors Code of Conduct
• OWASP Conflict of Interest Policy
• OWASP Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
• OWASP Director's Commitment Agreement
• OWASP Antitrust, Anti-Corruption and Competition Policy

Please familiarize yourself with these policies and agreements before submitting your nomination. If you have any questions, please contact the Executive Director.

If you are unable to meet the eligibility requirements, or abide by these policies and agreements, you are not eligible to serve on the OWASP Board of Directors.

Directors are solely responsible for maintaining good standing as a voting member throughout their term. A Director who fails to do so may have their seat vacated under Sections 4.5 and 4.6 of the Bylaws. This has happened several times in the past. We strongly urge Director-elects to take out sufficient membership to cover their entire term: adding a two-year membership to your current membership, or changing to a Lifetime membership, is the ideal way to avoid this issue entirely.