Linux Foundation Europe Newsletter - April 2024

Welcome to the April 2024 LF Europe newsletter! 

This month, we're pleased to bring you the latest updates and highlights from the open source community and beyond.

Mirko Boehm led an informative webinar discussing EU cybersecurity regulation and open source governance, offering valuable insights for navigating this evolving landscape.

LF Europe Projects continue to make strides, with exciting developments across various initiatives shaping the future of open source in Europe.

Take part in the World of Open Source survey to share your perspectives on trends and challenges facing the community.

In SAP Open Source podcast episode, the LF Europe discussed the EU Cyber Resiliency Act (#CRA), exploring its journey from disruption to pro-consumer regulation in software.

If you are in Slovakia in June, join us for a session on EU policies affecting open source and OSPOs in our upcoming Community Over Code event.

Lastly, we're happy to announce that our team is growing with a new addition in the Communications and Marketing team!

For these and more exciting April updates, keep reading!

Table of Contents

• News & announcements
• Updates from Linux Foundation Europe projects
• Top picks for reading/watching
• New publications and surveys from LF Research
• Training & certification deals
• Upcoming events
• Partner with Linux Foundation Europe for your next open source event
• Say “Hi!” to the LF Europe Team 👋
  
  

News & announcements 🗞️

LF Workshop: OpenWallet EUDI

On March 18, 2024, The OpenWallet Foundation hosted a presentation for the European Commission and the four Large Scale Pilots, spotlighting the recently unveiled EUDI Wallet Reference Code. During the 2+ hour session, which drew over 350 attendees, participants received an in-depth look at the code and observed the reference wallet in operation. If you missed the event you can now watch the recording.

Join us at Community Over Code

Join Ana Jiménez Santamaría and Mirko Boehm as they discuss EU policies affecting open source specialists in OSPOs. Learn more

The EU Cyber Resilience Act: A New Era for Business Engagement in Open Source Software

This month, Mirko Boehm led an insightful webinar focusing on the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Watch the recording to gain valuable insights into the implications of this legislation for businesses and open source communities operating within the EU. From essential requirements to the evolving role of the Linux Foundation, learn more about navigating this transformative landscape to ensure you're well-equipped for success in the ever-changing world of cybersecurity and open source collaboration.

Join us at the NGI COMMONS WORKSHOP 2024

Join us for a one-day workshop in Amsterdam on June 5th, hosted by NGI Commons. Explore the role of digital commons in European digital policy and collaborate on shaping priorities for policy making. Learn more

Updates from Linux Foundation Europe projects 🚀

Sylva

👨‍🏫 Sylva Dev Day in Paris!

Project Sylva Dev Day was a success. Over 70 participants from 20+ companies, including telecom operators, NF vendors, integrators, and more, attended the event Orange hosted in Paris!

👨‍🏫 Sylva in Kubecon!

Sylva made some waves at the Linux Foundation Europe booth in Kubecon! We had the chance to show and talk about our cutting-edge initiatives and how Sylva is shaping the future of telecom tech.

📢 Sylva leveraging an MPN use case

The Sylva project was deployed in Orange labs and successfully demonstrated the platform's agility and scalability. Check out this short video here.

Join the Sylva Community - We're setting the stage for a smarter, more connected world. 🌐

OpenWallet Foundation:

The OpenWallet Foundation is excited to announce that Italy, Ireland, and Brazil have decided to join our Governmental Advisory Council. 🥳

Hedera has joined as our newest member. 🥳

We're hard at work to make OpenWallet an even more robust multi-stakeholder endeavor. Stay tuned for updates!

RISE:

RISE is gearing up for its 1st anniversary on May 31. While we have a few exciting things in the pipeline, most of our energy remains focused on the technical work that supports and enables the RISC-V software ecosystem.

In this regard, we want to extend our congratulations to RISC-V International for the publication of their excellent Software Ecosystem Dashboard, which perfectly complements RISE's own publication of the RISC-V Software Optimization Guide, which has received very positive feedback. Additionally, as of early April, there are three new RFPs in process, bringing the total number of paid workstreams through RFPs under the RISE TSC to eight.
Many events are on the way. The RISE TSC is planning a deep technical update at RISC-V Summit Europe in Munich on June 24-28, where RISE is a Bronze sponsor and is also providing the lounge space. Prior to RISC-V Summit Europe, we presented this month on the RISC-V software ecosystem at Open Source Summit North America in Seattle on April 15, at the co-located program Open Hardware & Software: Accelerating Beyond Moore’s Law and Enabling the Next Wave of Innovation. Additionally, we must mention RISC-V Con events, sponsored by RISE founding member Andes Corporation, taking place in China, Japan, and California in Q2.

We hope to see you at one of these events, as well as upstream in the projects where we contribute. If your company is interested in joining RISE, please let us know at info@riseproject.dev

Servo:

April has been a month of significant progress for Servo. We've continued our stride forward with improvements in CSS, tables, fonts, and ElementInternals. Some highlights include:

• Support for ex units
• Merging of the initial multiple webviews patch
• Update of Stylo to March 2024

Additionally, substantial work has been dedicated to the layout engine, resulting in Servo surpassing legacy layout in WPT.

We're proud to announce the publication of a report on Servo’s integration with SpiderMonkey, along with our proposal to enhance its modularity.

Excitingly, Servo garnered attention at KDAB, where discussions revolved around embedding Servo in Qt. Moreover, at OSS North America in Seattle, Rakhi Sharma delivered a talk on Servo's progress after a year of dedicated work.

Looking ahead, Servo contributors will be actively participating in upcoming events. GOSIM will feature talks from Servo TSC members Gregory Terzian and Nico Burns (who has recently joined the TSC). Additionally, Rakhi, Nico, and Gregory will attend RustNL, although there won’t be any Servo talks scheduled.

Top picks for reading/watching 📚

✨ The EU Cyber Resilience Act: A New Era for Business Engagement in Open Source Software Discover the impact of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) on cybersecurity standards and the collaborative landscape of open source software development. Learn more about the delineation of responsibilities for CRA compliance, essential requirements, and the pivotal role of the Linux Foundation in the redefined stewardship of open source software. Watch the recording now

Zephyr Project Team at Embedded World

✨ Top Highlights from Embedded World 2024 Discover the latest innovations in RISC-V technology showcased at Embedded World in this blog article, get a glimpse of the Automotive Grade Linux booth in this video and check out the Zephyr Project demo.

✨Tune in to "The Open Source Way" by SAP Open Source  Mirko Boehm and others delved into the profound impact of the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) on the OSS ecosystem. Discover how the CRA is set to revolutionize the landscape, shifting the focus from mere consumption to active contribution. Listen to the episode now

LF Research: shape the future of open source by taking our surveys

Take the 2024 State of Open Standards Survey

Take part in this survey to influence how standards impact organizations. Your brief 5-7 minute survey participation drives industry progress.  Plus, your contribution supports the Linux Foundation’s Travel Fund, aiding open source developers in attending vital events. 

Shape the Future of Open Source: Take Our Global Survey

 Participate in our survey to help us grasp the dynamics of open source across regions and industries. It only takes 15 minutes! Plus, receive a 30% discount on Linux Foundation e-learning courses if you register by August 31, 2024. 

JUST RELEASED! 2024 State of Tech Talent Report. Check out the report and SAVE 40% on any e-learning course, certification, or bundle by April 30, 2024. Simply use the code TECHTALENT2024 at checkout.  

Learn how we can help with your teams’ technical skills, performance, and retention by scheduling an advisory meeting. 

LF AI + Data Outreach Survey

Gen AI Commons launched the LF AI & Data Outreach Survey which is designed to help better understand the community’s insights and perspectives on open-source and generative AI. The landscape of generative AI is rapidly evolving, and with it, the opportunities and challenges in the open-source realm grow. 

Training & certification🐧

Quickly learn KEDA and be more competitive for roles in DevOps, cloud engineering & software development with our 🆕 Express Learning course ☁️ Scaling Cloud Native Applications with KEDA (LFEL1014). Learn more

Upcoming events 🗓️

• SOSS Policy Summit Europe, Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪May 14, 2024  
• Xen Project Summit at Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹 Jun 4–6, 2024
• The Premiere of Powering the AI Revolution – A Documentary Film in Paris, France 🇫🇷 Jun 18, 2024
• AI_dev: Open Source GenAI & ML Summit Europe in Paris, France 🇫🇷 Jun 19–20, 2024
• Open Source in Finance Forum, London 🇬🇧(OSFF) - June 26th - ways to get involved:
  • Sponsor the Diversity, Student, and Needs-Based Scholarships. Find more information here;
  • Sponsor OSFF 2024;
  • Register to attend;
  • Sign up for the latest OSFF updates

• useR! in Salzburg, Austria 🇦🇹 and Virtual Jul 8–11, 2024
• Automotive Grade Linux All Member Meeting Summer in Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 Jul 17–18, 2024
• LF Energy Summit in Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪 Sep 5–6, 2024
• Open Source Summit Europe in Austria 🇦🇹 Sep 16–18, 2024

To register for in-person attendance or virtual LF events, please view our full calendar of events here, and be sure to subscribe to our events newsletter. Check out our Flickr stream for photos of past events!

Partner with Linux Foundation Europe for your next open source event

Planning an open source event in Europe? Let Linux Foundation Europe amplify your event's reach! To our members, we offer promotion on our social channels and newsletters, connecting you with a broad audience of open source enthusiasts. 

Reach out if you'd like a Linux Foundation Europe team member to speak at your local open source event. 

As an independent, trusted supporter, and vendor-neutral hub for open source projects in Europe, we accelerate collaborative efforts, connecting public and private sectors and individual contributors. 

Say “Hi!” to the LF Europe Team 👋

If you’d like to stay updated with what we’re up to at LF Europe, subscribe to our monthly newsletter and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn & Discord.

We are excited to invite you to join the newly launched Bluesky channel of the Linux Foundation Europe for open source initiatives. We aim to create a platform where open source enthusiasts and experts can come together to discuss, collaborate, and work towards advancing the open source movement. Please check this link to follow. 

If you have ideas for new projects, please feel free to contact us at info@linuxfoundation.eu. We would be glad to explore how we can support your efforts. 

Finally, please also consider supporting LF Europe by participating (it’s free for existing Linux Foundation members, not for profit and public sector entities). 

On behalf of the LF Europe team, we look forward to hearing from you!