Linux Foundation Europe Newsletter - July 2024

Welcome to the July 2024 LF Europe newsletter! 

As software continues to influence and drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), open source technologies are pivotal in addressing global challenges. This month, we showcased the impact of open source at the UN OSPOs for Good Symposium.

In this newsletter, you’ll find updates on our recent project advancements, including insights from our webinar on the potential impact of the CRA on open source development. Learn about new sponsorship opportunities and discover the benefits of participating in LF Europe Roadshows, designed to enhance collaboration within the European open source community.

Keep reading for all the details and more!

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 🗞️

Key insights from the OSPOs for Good Symposium 

Earlier this month, the open source community gathered at the "OSPOs for Good" symposium at the United Nations, co-hosted by Kenya and Germany, to discuss how open source can address global challenges and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This pivotal event highlighted open source's role in driving innovation and collaboration across various sectors.

Explore the latest blog  article for a detailed reflection from the symposium and insights from the subsequent “What’s Next for Open Source” workshop. 

The potential impact of the CRA on Open Source development and contribution

Watch Mirko Boehm Webinar at OSADL delving into the EU Cyber Resilience Act's effects on open source development, emphasising the differences between manufacturers and software stewards. Learn more on LF Europe's involvement, the Act's impact on the ecosystem, and developers' responsibilities.

Open Source Summit Europe

Check out the schedule and join us at Open Source Summit Europe in Vienna, Austria, from 16-18 September, featuring keynote speakers such as Linus Torvalds (Creator of Linux & Git), Emily Fox (Lead for Emerging Technologies & Security Community Architect, Red Hat), Dirk Hohndel (Head of the Open Source Program Office, Verizon) and more.

Open Source Summit Europe is the premier event for open source developers, technologists, and community leaders to collaborate, share information, solve problems, and gain knowledge, furthering open source innovation and ensuring a sustainable open source ecosystem.

LF Europe Member Summit 

Join us for an exclusive event for Linux Foundation Europe participating organizations, where you can learn about our projects, discover the benefits of membership, and explore opportunities to grow and lead in Europe's open source community. Interested in becoming a Linux Foundation Europe Member and/or attending the event? Please email us here.

Opportunities at LF Europe Roadshows

LF Europe Roadshows are biannual events fostering collaboration within the European open source community. Over two days, attendees engage in presentations and un-conference sessions on pressing topics, rotating through various European cities. Read the sponsorship prospectus on our resources page.

Why Sponsor?
Gain visibility and engage with key players in the open source community. Showcase your commitment to innovation and collaborate with industry leaders. Get in touch for more information

Updates from Linux Foundation Europe projects 🚀

Open Mobile Hub: 

We are excited to announce that the OMH 2.0 Android Native SDK, supporting Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive, is now available for Early Access Program (EAP). OMH abstracts functionality through a unified interface, enabling service providers to build implementations using their SDKs. We encourage service providers to contribute more plugins and app developers to incorporate these SDKs into their apps, fostering innovation and creating a versatile cloud storage solution together. Join the conversation, report bugs, and share your insights as we innovate together.

If you missed it, watch now the recording of the webinar supported by the Linux Foundation Europe "Fixing Challenges With Mobile App Development Across Platforms."

OpenWallet Foundation:

Conference season was in full swing this month. First, Daniel Goldscheider, CEO of the OpenWallet Foundation, moderated an OpenWallet keynote panel at Money20/20 in Amsterdam with Kristina Yasuda (formerly Microsoft, now SPRIND), Paolo de Rosa (European Commission CTO of the EUDI Project), and Pramod Varma (Chair of CDPI, former Chief Architect of Aadhaar and UPI).

This was followed by a full day dedicated to wallets at EIC in Berlin, curated with over 50 speakers. Germany and the US revealed the winners of their FUNKE and SVIP competitions live on stage. Finally, Federal Councillor Beat Jans gave a keynote at DICE in Zurich and mentioned OpenWallet as part of Switzerland’s strategy to cooperate with the world.

RISE:

RISE has been very busy with events so far this summer - we were at RISC-V Summit Europe and Andes RISC-V Con in California, and have plans to sponsor RISC-V Day Taipei, RISC-V Summit China, and of course RISC-V Summit North America in the fall. But of course we do more than events - we also have issued a new RFP for LLVM Spec Optimization, and published a great article on the RISE blog on the Stack-Clash Security Checker, by Alexey Merzlyakov from Samsung. Keep an eye on the blog and social media for more, and we hope to see you at an upcoming event!

Servo:

• Adding a parser tool and replacing camel case variable names in devtools
• Supporting Table Caption
• Rendering LineItems independently of inline boxes
• Supporting generic Font families
• Allowing signing of Android APK builds on CI
• Updating docs and wiki to use Servo-book

Sylva:

We're thrilled to announce that right before summer, Project Sylva has reached a significant milestone with the release of Sylva 1.1.1! 🎉☀️
The latest version, Sylva 1.1.1, brings a host of new features and improvements that will enhance our capabilities and further support our mission. 

Other recent achievements for Sylva:

Finalist for the SUSE Choice Awards: Sylva's innovative approach earned it a finalist spot at SUSECON 2024, highlighting its impact on open-source technology and enterprise IT.
Participation in DTW24 - Ignite: Sylva made a significant impact at this premier global telecom summit, emphasizing its role in driving telecom innovation. For more details, check out their LinkedIn post here.

Top picks for reading/watching 📚

✨Keynote: The State of Open Source Continues  Watch the keynote from FINOS on the importance of open source in addressing key priorities such as supply chain security, regulation compliance, and regulatory reporting in the financial services industry. Watch the video

✨The potential impact of the EU Cyber Resilience Act on open source development and contribution Learn more about the potential impact of the EU Cyber Resilience Act on open source development, highlighting the distinction between manufacturers and open source software stewards. Watch the video

✨Open Source at The United Nations: Read our latest articles after the event OSPOs for Good hel at the United Nations: "Open Source at The United Nations: Reflections on the OSPOs For Good Symposium and 'What’s Next?' Workshops," and "What’s Next for Open Source?: Workshop Highlights and Calls to Action to Inspire Progress for Global Sustainability"

✨Webinar: Fixing Challenges With Mobile App Development Across Platforms The webinar discusses how Open Mobile Bub (OMH) simplifies cross-platform app development, enhance service interoperability, and create a dynamic mobile environment. Watch it here

✨Webinar: Mastering Open Source Management Strategies Hear experts discuss key open source challenges, management options, and real-world case studies addressing common issues and solutions. Watch it here

LF Research: Latest Surveys & Reports

Contribute to our research and support your community!
For the first 300 complete survey responses, LF Research will donate to the Linux Foundation’s Travel Fund, up to $3,000.00 USD. This will help fund diverse open-source contributors to attend events worldwide.

Linux Foundation Research set out to understand how the open source community has advanced the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), conducting a comprehensive study of the LF’s diverse portfolio of projects.

Secure Software Development Education 2024 Survey Report

Discover how we can enhance education on secure software development. The OpenSSF study reveals gaps in current training, with many developers unfamiliar with secure practices and a strong need for more courses. Read the full report for detailed insights and solutions

Take the 2024 State of Ospo and Open Source Management Survey

Contribute to our research and support your community!
For the first 300 complete survey responses, LF Research will donate to the Linux Foundation’s Travel Fund, up to $3,000.00 USD. This will help fund diverse open-source contributors to attend events worldwide.

The TODO Group and Linux Foundation Research, in collaboration with Cisco, NGINX, OSI, InnerSource Commons, and CHAOSS, are delighted to unveil the 7th annual Open Source Program Office (OSPO) survey! This year, our study delves into both established and emerging OSPO practices, exploring their impact on software sustainability and their contributions to bolstering security measures.

Training & certification🐧

Thinking about adding a new IT skill to your profile? Why not enroll in an e-Learning course from the  most trusted name in open source, the Linux Foundation . Do it to today and $AVE US$100!
BONUS: Every successful purchase qualifies for entry in our SysAdmin Sweepstakes giving away FREE e-learning & cert registrations!

Upcoming events 🗓️

• LF Energy Summit in Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪 Sep 5–6, 2024
• PromCon Europe in Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 Sep 11–12, 2024
• Open Source Summit Europe in Austria 🇦🇹 Sep 16–18, 2024
• Linux Security Summit Europe in Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 Sep 16–17, 2024
• SOSS Community Day Europe in Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 Sep 19, 2024
• Cloud Foundry Day Europe in Karlsruhe, Germany 🇩🇪 Oct 9, 2024
• Cephalocon in Geneva, Switzerland🇨🇭Dec 4–5, 2024
• KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 in London, England 🇬🇧 Apr 1–4, 2025 
• KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱 Mar 23–26, 2026

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!