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If you work on or research open technologies, your input is welcome.
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More context on the initiative:
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If you work on or research open technologies, your input is welcome.
Global consultation roundtables — 19 March
Asia Pacific — 07:00–08:30 UTC
Europe & Africa — 12:00–13:30 UTC
Americas — 18:00–19:30 UTC
Small groups (max 25) to enable meaningful discussion.
Open Technology Research is developing a shared global research agenda and inviting community input.
Join the consultations or share your views 👇
→ Register for a roundtable: opentechresearch.org/blog/shaping...
→ Complete the survey: app.formbricks.com/s/cmmc6fcrnz...
The European Commission’s Open Source Observatory published the final OSOR Handbook, a practical guide for European public administrations on using, developing, and contributing to open source, from discovery and procurement to governance.
Read here: openforumeurope.org/publications...
At the Summit 2026, Dirk Schrödter stressed that sovereignty in the 21st century depends on digital infrastructure.
How to achieve digital sovereignty?
Binding open source strategies
Open source–first procurement
Strong cross-sector collaboration
Watch his keynote: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvdk...
OpenForum Europe (OFE) is also recruiting a paid Research Intern!
A unique opportunity to work at the intersection of EU digital policy, open source, and digital sovereignty.
Apply by 20 March 2026 (rolling interviews):
Learn more:
openforumeurope.org/join-the-ofe...
OpenForum Europe (OFE) is hiring!
We’re looking for a paid Policy Intern to join our team in Brussels.
Applications open until 20 March 2026 (interviews start immediately).
Learn more & apply:
openforumeurope.org/join-the-ofe...
It’s been a month since the Summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders & public admins to explore who open tech can boost Europe's digital sovereignty.
In our newest blogpost, OFE's Nicholas Gates recaps the key discussion
Read the blog post: openforumeurope.org/the-eu-open-...
To relive a day full of dialogue and collaboration, we’ve created an aftermovie that captures the energy of the EU Open Source Summit. It highlights the full day and features Aura Salla, Liv Marte Nordhaug, Thibaut Kleiner, and Sachiko Muto.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j3S...
The Agency for Digital Government’s December 2025 report highlights prerequisites for successful open source adoption, based on Danish and international experiences.
This article from @ec.europa.eu Open Source Observatory explores the report.
interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
The OFE newsletter is the best way to keep up with our work and the open technology ecosystem in Europe. It delivers the latest on EU policy developments, key events, new publications, and opportunities to collaborate, all in one regular update.
Subscribe here: openforumeurope.org/newsletter/
OpenForum Europe has updated its October Public Letter, now joined by three new signatories: the Open Knowledge Foundation Deutschland e. V., the Processing Foundation and the Drupal Association.
Read the updated public letter: eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/u...
In 2025, the German federal government committed to adopting Open Document Format (ODF) as a national standard by 2027.
This article from the European Commission’s Open Source Observatory (OSOR) explores this development.
Read the full article:
interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/o...
EU Open Source Week 2026 wrapped up on February 1, and OpenForum Europe is thrilled to have been part of so many inspiring activities. In our newest blog post, we reflects on OFE’s involvement in the EU Open Source week.
Read the full blog post: openforumeurope.org/connecting-e...
NGI Commons launched a survey on Building Blocks for Europe's Open Internet Stack. Your input will be used for policy recommendations to the EU_commission and shape the future of European digital sovereignty! ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
⏱️ 20-30 minutes
🌍 Open until 23:59 on 8 March 2026
Episode 4 – Leveraging the Right Enablers
Amandine uses this episode to focus on sustainability models for Open Source: choosing the right licensing strategy, identifying the most suitable business model, and understanding which enablers support long-term success.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o6U...
Episode 3 – Foundational Elements for the Success of an Open Source Business
Amandine examines what Open Source business means, what qualifies as Open Source, how to avoid “open washing”, and the roles and activities Open Source stakeholders can play.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEV5...
Episode 2 – Recognising the Open Source Opportunity
Amandine explores how Open Source can drive economic, societal, and business impact. She reflects on how perceptions of Open Source have evolved and why it creates long-term value for organisations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nauh...
Episode 1 – The Story of Element and Matrix
Amandine shares the journey of creating and running two Open Source businesses in the communications space – @Element and @Matrix – highlighting key lessons learned along the way.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gt_...
The European Open Source Academy launched a 7-part masterclass: “Building and Sustaining the Open Source Impact”. Created by Amandine Le Pape (Element, Matrix.org Foundation), the series guides Open Source enthusiasts and experts on building sustainable Open Source businesses and driving innovation⬇️
To learn more about Europe’s flourishing open source ecosystem, you can read the 1st edition of the EOSA Magazine here: europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazin...
🔹Matt Venn, Tiny Tapeout, Special Recognition for Skills and Education
🔹Roberto di Cosmo and Stefano Zacchiroli, Software Heritage, Special Recognition for Community Impact
🔹Greg Kroah-Hartman, @linuxfoundation.org, Prize for Excellence in Open Source
🔹Frank Karlitschek, @nextcloud.bsky.social, Special Recognition for Business and Impact
🔹Jenny Molloy, University of Cambridge and Open Science Hardware Foundation, Special Recognition for Advocacy and Awareness
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The 2nd Annual European Open Source Awards were held in Brussels on 29 Jan 2026 at the Bibliothèque Solvay, celebrating the individuals and organisations building the Open Source foundation for Europe’s digital infrastructure.
See the full list of winner in the comments⬇️
The session recordings and photos from the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 are now available.
Session recordings are now available on the OFE YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Event photos are live on the Summit website: summit.openforumeurope.org/gallery/
The conversation doesn’t end here, we look forward to continuing our work with the Commission and the wider Open Source community to strengthen Europe’s open digital ecosystems.
Collaboration with public institutions, industry, and the Open Source community is key to strengthening Europe’s digital infrastructure and we must invest in the people who maintain our critical Open Source projects.
As outlined in our proposal for an EU Sovereign Tech Fund (EU-STF), supporting Open Source means supporting Europe's digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and competitiveness,while also increasing its capacities for innovation and resilience.
With nearly 1,700 submissions, this was one of the Commission’s largest consultations to date. Following the EU Open Source Week last week in Brussels, it was clear how strongly the Open Source and Open Technology community is engaging with Europe’s policy challenges.
Yesterday, the European Commission’s public consultation on the Open Digital Ecosystems Strategy closed. At OFE, we welcomed the chance to share how open source can strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and competitiveness.
Read our full submission: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...