Open Source Policy Summit 2024: Be there or be in the dark
BRUSSELS — The EU Open Source Policy Summit, marking its 10th anniversary this year, is more than just a tech conference – it’s a crucial crossroads for the future of digital policy. It’s also one of the few occasions where blue-suited wonks mingle with the hoodie-and-jeans crowd in a kind of FOSDEM-pre-game.
Here are a few key reasons to check out the Summit on Friday, Feb. 2. Can’t make it in person? We’re very that sorry you’re missing the coffee, pastries and cocktail hour but it’s free to follow along online.
Shaping the Open Source landscape: The Summit gathers global leaders from policy, business, and the open source community. This unique synergy fosters critical discussions and collaborations that will shape the future of Open Source adoption and regulation. From the Cyber Resilience Act to the AI Act, the Summit is where policymakers listen directly to the voices shaping open technologies.
Sessions to check out:
Open Source – The European Competitive Advantage
Europe in the World of Open Source
Open Source AI
Europe’s Digital Sovereignty: Open source plays a vital role in reducing vendor lock-in and boosting digital sovereignty. The Summit delves into this crucial topic, exploring how Europe can leverage open technologies to strengthen its digital independence and competitiveness in the global arena.
Session: Benchmarking the Impact of Government Open Source Funding
Beyond Europe’s borders: While Europe has championed open source for a decade, the Summit acknowledges its global reach. Discussions on international collaboration and responsibility will be crucial in navigating the evolving landscape of open source adoption and ensuring its benefits reach all corners of the world.
Session: The Case for a Big EU OSS Fund
The evolving role of Open Source Foundations: There’s an Easter egg in The Cyber Resilience Act: Open Source Software Stewards. Not your average software geeks, they’re legal guardians for crucial cybersecurity Open Source projects used in business. Basically, they’re there to make sure these projects stay alive and kicking. But what does this mean for Open Source foundations? A panel of five experts – from the Linux Foundation Europe to the Python Software Foundation – help crack the code on Steward responsibilities and how it will affect foundations.
Session: Meet the OSS Stewards – Foundations’ New Role
Don’t forget to check out the impressive lineup of speakers, including policymakers including Camilla Brückner and renowned experts like Brian Behlendorf and Amandeep Singh Gill.
