Agenda for Open edX Biz Dev Meeting

• Meeting Details:
  Open edX WG-BizDev
  Wednesday, 16. April · 17:00 to 18:00
  Timezone: Europe/Berlin

• Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/xxd-cntx-mjv

• Moderator: @Eden Huthmacher

• Bring your creativity and energy—let’s make it count!

Please review this agenda, prepare in advance, and contribute your ideas beforehand.

Objectives for Today:

• Alignment and Updates from https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4711514127 ’S

  • Representatives: @Poonam Singh, @Pankaj Bhatia & @Vineet Manuja

• Recaping the https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4566810643 activities discussed in https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4925751297

  • Representatives: @Esteban Etcheverry

• Alignment and Updates with https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4567662620

  • Representative: @Natalia Vynogradenko & @Esteban Etcheverry

• Alignment and Updates with https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4567466000

  • Representative: @Ayaz Quraishi & @Vineet Manuja

• Alignment and Updates with https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4567662610

  • Representative: @Vineet Manuja

Meeting Notes:

Date: 16.04.2025

Key Topics Discussed

https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4711514127 - Updates

• @Eden Huthmacher created dedicated RFP channels for better partner/provider communication.

• Partners are actively engaging and responding to posted RFPs.

• Provide a feedback on @Angie Ruíz's drafted a wiki on security certifications; to be shared in RFP channel. - https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4898390032

https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4566810643 - Updates

• Credly Integration: Awaiting timeline; @Esteban Etcheverry proposed alternative (Verifiable digital credentials on blockchain | POK ) with demo of a free, customizable credentialing system.

• @Esteban Etcheverry to create GitHub issue for fixing BigBlueButton live button issue.

• Marketplace Visibility: Improve listing and promotion of strategic partners on the Open edX website.

• @Eden Huthmacher to coordinate website updates and partnership branding with legal.

• LTI 1.3 Integration Testing - Ongoing testing with BigBlueButton and Ubicast facing auth issues. By Abstract Technology

• Await community response and continue testing.

• @Esteban Etcheverry to creat a Github PR

• @Eden Huthmacher Highlighted WGU and India NSDC as new mission-aligned partners.

https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4567662620 - Updates

• So far no updates

https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4567466000 - Updates

• @Vineet Manuja highlighted the RFP group thing as an update here

• Distinguished Contributor Program proposed by @Vineet Manuja

• Developed structure for recognition program.

• Aimed for soft launch at July Open edX Conference.

• @Eden Huthmacher , @Vineet Manuja to finalize implementation and feedback flow.

https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4567662610 - Updates

• Plans to align product roadmap with market needs.

• Eden launched lead assessment survey; results to inform priorities.

• @Vineet Manuja & @Jorge Londoño to meet with Eden to analyze survey data and build strategy.

General Notes:

NEXT MEETING: May 7th 2025, same time 5 (CET)

For the upcoming meeting, please note that, There will be no updates from any Focus/Working Group.

The Next BizDev meeting is completely for @annabel.cellini 's Go-To-Market strategy discussion and presentation