January 30: Opening Day Events
SIMPL Conference: Advancing Data Sharing Solutions
The SIMPL Conference opens the week with practical discussions about data sharing across Europe. This initiative works to develop an accessible "internal market for data" through three practical components:
- SIMPL-Open: Open source code for data infrastructure
- SIMPL-Live: Practical implementations of data sharing systems
- SIMPL-Labs: Research into new applications for data spaces
The project's first MVP is now part of the EuroCloud initiative, showing how open source approaches can address real-world challenges. Watch the streaming here
CHAOSScon: Understanding Open Source Impact
During CHAOSScon, Cailean Osborne will present a practical toolkit for measuring how public funding affects open source projects, including:
- Methods to track project growth and sustainability
- Ways to measure community engagement
- Tools for evaluating long-term project success
The research provides concrete data about how funding influences open source development, useful for both project maintainers and organizations supporting open source work. Read the complete research findings here
European Open Source Awards: Celebrating Technology Innovation
Meet us also in the eventing for the European Open Source Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in open source development. The awards:
- Acknowledge significant open source contributions across Europe
- Highlight technical innovations that benefit society
- Create a respected platform for celebrating open source achievement
Winners will join the selection committee for future awards, helping to identify and promote excellence in open source development.
Jan 31 - Open Source Policy Summit
At the Open Source Policy Summit, hosted by OpenForum Europe, we will participate in a panel titled ' The Open Source Ecosystem - Navigating a World in Transformation' and a keynote session, register to watch the streaming.
The summit's agenda includes crucial discussions about Europe's role, its competitiveness, and the opportunities presented by open source AI.
February 1-2: FOSDEM
FOSDEM offers two days of technical discussions and learning.
We recommend checking out the following sessions and devrooms:
Visit us at booth K2-A-16, where we're sharing space with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).
FOSDEM Networking Event (February 1)
An evening event, supported by LF Europe, CNCF, OpenSSF, Sovereign Tech Agency and LF Education, offers space for informal discussion and connection. While current registration is full, interested participants can join the waitlist.
Come and say hi!
These open source events show the ongoing work of individuals and groups building reliable, secure, and useful technology.
We welcome everyone interested in open source to participate in these discussions and contribute to developing technology that serves all users effectively.
