Upcoming Meetings

September 2026 Videoconference

Official minutes of this Board meeting.

Meeting Details

  • Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM EDT – 1:30 PM
  • Location: Remote

Call to Order

Chris Barbeau gives her apologies. Marisa Fagan may or may not be present due to a personal matter, and has given apologies in advance of the meeting.

Board Members

  • Ricardo Griffith
  • Steve Springett
  • Harold Blankenship
  • Sam Stepanyan
  • Ashwini Siddhi
  • Kelly Santalucia
  • Marisa FaganApologies given before meeting

Guests

  • Andrew van der Stock
  • Lori Meagher
  • Missie Lindsey
  • Starr Brown
  • Stacey Ebbs
  • Chris BarbeauApologies given before meeting
  • Leea Hudson-Wilson

Conflict of Interest and Anti-Trust Statement

As the Board consists of individuals from many competing organizations, OWASP and its Board shall abide by all applicable anti-trust and competition laws. To avoid any perceived or actual conflict of interest, or anti-trust concerns under US federal, state, or regulations, only the published agenda shall be discussed or voted upon, or amended as below. If there are any conflicts of interest, Board members are expected to disclose the conflict of interest and must recuse themselves from discussion and voting.

Changes to the Agenda

Changes to the agenda - unless otherwise prohibited by anti-trust or competition laws - including adding, altering, or tabling of motions is permitted by following Roberts Rules of Order (RONR 12th Ed) 41:63, which requires an affirmative two-thirds vote.

Approval of Minutes

Pre-reading Material

New Business

Discussion on the New Website Launch

Background An update on the launch of the website. Andrew van der Stock will provide a summary of the current status, any challenges faced, and the expected timeline for full deployment.

CRA Discussion

Background An update of the implementation of the CRA. Maxim and Starr Brown will provide a summary of the progress and any challenges encountered. The Board wishes to know the timeline to full implementation as an open source steward, and any potential follow up town halls or leaders list.

Relevant reading

Policy Status Update

Background An update on the status of various policies within the organization. Andrew van der Stock and the Board will provide a summary of any new developments, revisions, or upcoming policy changes.

AI Policy Discussion

Background Andrew van der Stock, and Ashwini Siddhi will lead a discussion on the development and implementation of an AI policy within the organization.

Community Review Policy Discussion

Background A discussion on the re-writing of the Community Review Policy within the organization. Ricardo Griffith will provide a summary of any new developments, revisions, or upcoming policy changes.

Committee Policy Discussion

Background A discussion on the review and / or re-writing of the Committee policy within the organization. Harold and Sam will provide a summary of any new developments, revisions, or upcoming policy changes, including a proposed pull request of changes.

Discussion on WISP status

Background Follow on discussion regarding cooperation between OWASP and WISP, including current status and alignment.

Comments, Announcements, and Other Business

Adjournment

Adjournment motion

The next private Board meeting is on November 3-4, 2026, at 9 am US Pacific Time, to be held in person at Global Appsec USA 2026 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

The next general Board meeting is on November 4, 2026, at 4 pm US Pacific Time, to be held in person at Global Appsec USA 2026 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

"It is moved, and seconded to adjourn. Those in favor, say "aye""

Sponsor: Chair Second: TBA


Sponsor: Chair · Second: TBA

The next general Board meeting is next general Board meeting is on November 4, 2026, at 4 pm US Pacific Time, to be held in person at Global Appsec USA 2026 in San Francisco, CA, USA..

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