Businesses are increasingly experimenting with open source by maintaining projects and integrating open source methodologies, though these efforts often involve a steep learning curve and necessitate cultural shifts that can be prolonged and challenging. To address these issues, GitHub hosted its first public Town Hall on May 28, 2014, featuring speakers from companies like Twitter, Autodesk, SAP, and GE, moderated by Eric Knorr of InfoWorld. The event was held at GitHub's headquarters in San Francisco, and attendees could also join via a live stream. The discussion aimed to explore the evolving role of open source within corporate environments and provide insights into the experiences of different organizations.