The next European Open Source Webinar is taking place in June! And we are talking about Hardware!
Open-source is a well-known concept... Or not? What does it really mean? Most of the people connects open-source with software thanks to initiatives such as Linux.
However, the open-source community is broader than that. It covers software as well as hardware.
What are the differences among them? And why should we care about open-source in Europe?
These questions and much more will be discussed in this webinar with the help of important figures within the European landscape (i.e. RISC-V International, Open Hardware Foundation).
Considering the fact that the Open Source Hardware is an enabler for showcasing and amplifying impact, whereas it offers a nice mechanism for sharing knowledge, contributing, and supporting our own and others’ ideas, the webinar will continue deep diving into the open-source hardware ecosystem details:
- challenges and opportunities
- maintenance, exploitation, and collaboration
- real experiences from our invited speakers
Meet the panelists
Florian Wohlrab - CEO at OpenHW Group & RISC-V Ambassador [Organisation(s) Open HW Group]
Andrea Gallo - CEO, HW-SW Strategy Lead & Fellow, Business Development [RISC-V International]
Teresa Cervero García - Leading Research Engineer [Barcelona Supercomputing Centre]
Javier Serrano - Deputy Group Leader of the European Laboratory for Particle Physics [CERN]
Draft Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | Welcome and introduction of the panelists | |
| 5 mins | Round of introduction - the speakers | |
| 30 mins | Panel Discussion | |
| 10 mins | Audience Poll and Q&A | |
| 5 mins | Closing Remarks |
What's in it for me?
Open Source Software vs Open Source Hardware:
Understand the key differences between open source software and hardware, from development and collaboration to licensing and real-world exploitation
Why Open Source Hardware is shaping Europe's future:
Discover how open hardware is driving innovation, local manufacturing, education, and transparency across industries
Risks and Reliability:
Get a grounded view of security, format compatibility, and what to realistically expect when working with open designs
Business viability, unpacked:
Learn whether you can actually build a sustainable business around Open Source Hardware, including costs, supply chain, certification, and regulation
A practical roadmap to get started:
Concrete first steps, recommended tools, best practices, and communities to join
Expert panel insights:
Hear directly from them on what works, what doesn't, and which open projects are worth exploring right now.