# OpenProject Latest Features and Innovations Unveiled > [! note]- > The content of this page is generated by audio/video transcription and text transformation from the content and links of this source. Source: [https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6657-openproject-a-review-of-the-latest-features-and-innovations/](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6657-openproject-a-review-of-the-latest-features-and-innovations/) <video src="https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h1308/fosdem-2025-6657-openproject-a-review-of-the-latest-features-and-innovations.av1.webm" controls></video> ## Summary & Highlights: The session on OpenProject at FOSDEM 2025 highlights the platform's latest features and innovations aimed at improving project management and collaboration. Key updates include enhanced project portfolio management, integration with openDesk, and progress on a mobile app. **Introduction to OpenProject** OpenProject is a collaborative project management tool that supports both classic and agile methodologies, offering a hybrid solution. The platform has undergone significant changes with the addition of new team members and the restructuring into streams for focused development. **Recent Developments** OpenProject has shifted to monthly releases, allowing for quicker feedback and adaptation. The integration with OpenDesk, an initiative for a sovereign workplace, marks a significant step, enhancing collaboration with tools like NextCloud. **Feature Enhancements** Recent features include project portfolio management, document workflows with NextCloud and SharePoint, and improved meeting management with recurring meetings. The platform now supports custom attributes for projects, enhancing management capabilities for large-scale users like the city of Cologne. **User Experience Improvements** OpenProject's notification system now resembles a chat interface, promoting better communication. The introduction of a high-contrast mode and dark mode improves accessibility, while the GitLab integration bridges project management with software development. **Future Directions** Looking ahead, OpenProject aims to develop a mobile app and improve resource management tools. The focus will be on integrating open standards for seamless user experience across applications, enhancing collaboration and productivity. ## Importance for an eco-social transformation OpenProject's developments are crucial for eco-social transformation as they promote efficient collaboration and resource management, key elements for sustainable practices. The integration with OpenDesk and NextCloud reflects a commitment to open-source solutions that respect user sovereignty and data privacy. For eco-social designers, tools like OpenProject offer platforms for managing community-driven projects effectively. Challenges include ensuring widespread adoption of open standards and overcoming resistance to change from proprietary systems. Socially, the focus on accessibility and user-friendly interfaces supports inclusivity, while technically, the integration of open standards is vital for seamless, secure interactions between various software tools. ## Links [Slides hosted online as GitHub pages](https://github.com) [Video recording (AV1/WebM) - 100.7 MB](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h1308/fosdem-2025-6657-openproject-a-review-of-the-latest-features-and-innovations.av1.webm) [Video recording (MP4) - 591.8 MB](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h1308/fosdem-2025-6657-openproject-a-review-of-the-latest-features-and-innovations.av1.mp4) [Video recording subtitle file (VTT)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h1308/fosdem-2025-6657-openproject-a-review-of-the-latest-features-and-innovations.vtt) [Chat room(web)](https://chat.fosdem.org) [Chat room(app)](https://chat.fosdem.org/app)