The EU Open Source Policy Summit 2024

As the digital world constantly evolves, the role of open source in shaping our digital future has never been more crucial. This year, we mark a significant milestone: the 10th anniversary of the EU Open Source Policy Summit, hosted by OpenForum Europe.

Scheduled for February 2, 2024, just before FOSDEM, the Summit represents the most significant global gathering of policymakers, open-source businesses, community members, developers, foundations, and digital policy experts.

The day kicks off at 08:00 with registration and coffee, setting the stage for a series of enlightening sessions:

✅ 09:00: Opening Remarks by Astor Nummelin Carlberg, Executive Director of OpenForum Europe.
✅ 09:10: A keynote address by Amandeep Singh Gill, the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology at the United Nations.
✅ 09:20 - 10:00: Panel Discussion on "Europe in the World of Open Source," exploring Europe's role in the global open digital infrastructure.
✅ 10:10 - 10:50: Panel on "Open Source AI," delving into the European AI market's future shaped by open source.
✅ 11:00: Keynote by Mike Milinkovich, Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation.
✅ 11:10 - 11:50: Panel on "Open Source - The European Competitive Advantage," discussing how open source reshapes Europe's digital strategy.
✅ 12:30: Keynote by Carine Braun-Heneault.
✅ 14:30: Keynote by Gabriele Columbro, General Manager of Linux Foundation Europe.
✅ 14:50 - 15:30: Panel on "Meet the OSS Stewards - Foundations' New Role," focusing on the new OSS stakeholder role in EU law.
✅ 15:50 - 16:30: Panel on "The Case for a Big EU OSS Fund," debating the need for substantial EU investment in open source.

✨The day concludes with closing remarks by Sachiko Muto, Chair of OpenForum Europe, followed by a cocktail reception from 16:45 to 19:00.✨

This Summit is a platform where the most innovative drivers of open-source change converge to discuss, debate, and shape the future. Once viewing open source as a niche hobby, policymakers now acknowledge its pervasive influence and potential for solving critical digital policy challenges.

Keep an eye on the website for more details and to stay updated on the 10th-anniversary plans. We look forward to welcoming you to an event that promises to be informative, transformative, and a pivotal point in open-source history.

👉 Please register today and be part of the conversation shaping our digital future!
🎉Join us on February 2, 2024, for a Milestone Event in Open Source Policy🎉