The Countdown Begins: Inaugural European Open Source Awards Ceremony! 🚀
Europe’s open source community is the heartbeat of innovation, powering breakthroughs in technology, education, and policy. But for too long, its incredible contributions have gone unnoticed. That changes now.
On 30 January 2025, in the heart of Brussels, we’re rolling out the red carpet for the European Open Source Academy and Awards, a landmark celebration of excellence, innovation, and impact in the open source world!
What is the European Open Source Academy?
Inspired by the world’s most prestigious scientific academies, like the Nobel-awarding Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences, the European Open Source Academy is here to take open source recognition to dazzling new heights.
The Academy isn’t just a tribute—it’s a movement. Its mission? To spotlight the strategic value of open source technologies, champion next-gen innovation, and forge a sustainable, thriving community that will shape Europe’s digital future.
This is more than a celebration; it’s a commitment to:
- Excellence: Honoring the trailblazers who are redefining what open source can achieve.
- Learning: Building the next generation of innovators through unique and innovative skills and education.
- Sustainability: Pushing for the long-term growth and funding of open source projects across Europe.
🏆 Introducing the European Open Source Awards!
The spotlight of the evening will be on the European Open Source Awards, a prestigious annual event dedicated to honoring Europe’s most inspiring open source visionaries and projects.
For the first time ever, we’ll shine a spotlight on the contributions that have helped transform open source into a driving force for economic growth, digital security, and innovation in Europe.
The inaugural ceremony will present four groundbreaking awards:
- ✨ Open Source Achievement Award: For lifetime contributions that have shaped the field.
- 📚 Education & Skills Award: Celebrating efforts to build a stronger, smarter open source future.
- 💡 Innovation & Impact Award: Recognising revolutionary ideas and their real-world influence.
- 📢 Advocacy & Awareness Award: Honoring champions of open source outreach and advocacy.
An Unforgettable Evening!
Stay tuned on EOSA writing history as we kick off this incredible journey to champion Europe’s open source ecosystem. The evening will feature:
- An inspiring opening address from the European Commission.
- A behind-the-scenes look at the visionary European Open Source Academy.
- Heartwarming stories from our award recipients, whose work has transformed industries and empowered communities.
This event will enable chances to connect with Europe’s brightest minds in open source—from policy leaders and industry innovators to grassroots changemakers.
📍 Event Details:
- Date: 30 January 2025
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
🚨 Don’t Miss Out!
The first laureates and founding members of the Academy will be announced soon. Follow us on social media to be part of this incredible movement and stay updated as we count down to open source’s biggest night in Europe!
Let’s celebrate the passion, creativity, and excellence that make open source the backbone of Europe’s digital future 🎉