The EU Open Source Policy Summit is Europe’s premier event for high-level policy discussions on the future of open source and digital innovation. On 31 January 2025, Brussels will host a landmark event bringing together the EU’s new administration, open source community leaders, industry experts, and policymakers from around the world.
This Summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of Europe’s digital landscape by engaging in meaningful dialogue on how open source can help establish a competitive, sovereign digital environment. Through a series of insightful panels and keynotes, we will explore how open source innovation can fuel Europe’s digital transformation, bolster economic and social growth, and foster global digital cooperation.
Key Topics and Panels to Look Forward To
This year’s Summit covers a wide range of critical topics, such as:
- The EU Digital Strategy
- Open Source in the Manufacturing Industry
- International Open Source Governance
- Economic & Social Value of Open Source
- Public Sector Open Source Strategies
- Open Source AI: Definitions, Principles & Markets
- Digital Commons & Public Digital Infrastructure
- Open Source in Regulated Industries
The agenda promises an exciting day of in-depth discussions, featuring insights from leading policymakers, open source business leaders, software stewards, advocates, and academics. Attendees will explore how to navigate the rapidly transforming open source ecosystem while ensuring sustainability, collaboration, and ethical governance.
🌟 Event Highlights
- Opening Remarks: Astor Nummelin Carlberg, Executive Director,OpenForum Europe
- High-Level Keynote: To be announced
- High-Level Panel: What can Open Source do for Europe?
Featuring Frederik Blachetta, Dr. Cristina Caffarra, Peter Ganten, and Amandine Le Pape - Sponsor Keynotes: Máirín Duffy, Markus Rettstatt, and Felix Reda
- Panel: The Open Source Ecosystem - Navigating a World in Transformation
With Mitchell Baker, Astor Nummelin Carlberg, Gabriele Columbro, Mike Milinkovich, and others - Panel: Open Source and Global Digital Cooperation - Positioning Europe as a Leader
Featuring Nicholas Gates, Sunita Grote, Nele Leosk, Pearse O’Donohue and Liv Marte Nordhaug - Panel: Letta, Draghi and Open Source for a Competitive Europe
With Keith Bergelt, Clare Dillon, Sara Gallian, and Frank Karlitschek - AI Panel: Open Source AI – Shaping Europe’s Role in the Global AI Landscape
This event will bring together experts from across the spectrum to discuss the pressing issues shaping Europe’s digital future.
The Role of the European Open Source Academy (EOSA) at the Summit
The European Open Source Academy (EOSA) is excited to participate in the EU Open Source Policy Summit, playing an integral role in shaping discussions around Europe's digital future. EOSA is dedicated to advancing excellence, education, and sustainability within Europe’s open source ecosystem. As part of its mission, EOSA actively contributes to the development of EU policies and initiatives related to open source, ensuring that open technologies remain central to Europe's digital strategy.
At the Summit, EOSA will engage with policymakers, business leaders, and innovators to share valuable insights on how open source can drive Europe’s digital transformation. By fostering collaboration across sectors, EOSA supports the use of open source as a powerful tool for overcoming digital challenges and enhancing Europe’s global competitiveness. Its participation emphasizes the Academy’s role in promoting the adoption of open technologies to advance economic, social, and technological progress across Europe.
📅 Save the Date!
Date: 31 January 2025
Location: Brussels, Belgium
🎟️ Register Now!
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this historic summit that will shape Europe’s digital and open source future. Engage with policymakers, business leaders, and innovators to help drive a more open, transparent, and innovative Europe.