ETAS at EU Open Source Policy Summit 2025

The EU Open Source Policy Summit, Europe's leading event for high-level discussions on open-source policy, will take place on January 31, 2025, in Brussels and is also accessible online. This conference provides the new EU administration with an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with the European open-source community. As experts in the innovation model driving the digital transformation in many sectors, the summit speakers will explore how open source and global collaborative innovation can be leveraged to create a competitive and sovereign digital environment. The event will feature insights from leading policymakers, executives from the OSS sector, software leaders, advocates, and academics. Together, they will share their perspectives and propose strategies to shape the digital policy framework for the next five years.

Date: January 31, 2025

Location: Brussels (with online access)

Panel Discussion: Letta, Draghi, and Open Source for a Competitive Europe

Time: 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM

This important discussion will address the reports by Letta and Draghi, which emphasize that Europe must enhance its competitiveness through software innovation. The panel will examine how open source can serve as a key driver of innovation and efficiency in European sectors.

Panelists:

• Philipp Ahmann, Head of Open Source Strategy at ETAS
• Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network
• Clare Dillon, Community Lead at CURIOSS
• Sara Gallian, SDV Program Manager at Eclipse Foundation
• Frank Karlitschek, CEO of NEXTCLOUD

Join us to gain valuable insights and discuss strategies for Europe's digital future. For more information on registration, please visit the event website: The EU Open Source Policy Summit – The only conference bringing Open Source and policy together.