The 5th European Open Source Webinar took 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 connect 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 were 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 continued 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
Teresa Cervero García - Leading Research Engineer [Barcelona Supercomputing Centre] - Moderator
Florian Wohlrab - CEO at OpenHW Group & RISC-V Ambassador [Open HW Group]
Andrea Gallo - CEO, HW-SW Strategy Lead & Fellow, Business Development [RISC-V International]
Andrew Moore - Senior Marketing Director, [RISC-V International]
Javier Serrano - Deputy Group Leader of the European Laboratory for Particle Physics [CERN]
Luca Benini - Chair of digital Circuits and systems [ETHZ]
Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | Welcome and introduction of the panelists | Teresa Cervero García |
| 15 mins | Round of introduction - the speakers | All the speakers |
| 30 mins | Panel Discussion | All the speakers |
| 10 mins | Audience Poll and Q+A | Speakers and Audience |
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.