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How should funding be directed to support participation in standardisation efforts? Have your say by filling in the StandICT.eu Survey! For over 8 years, StandICT.eu has supported 400+ ICT #standardisation experts, helping them lead global standardisation efforts. The consultation survey collects your insights on how StandICT.eu can continue supporting European experts, strengthen policy alignment, and navigate the ever-changing ICT standardisation landscape. The survey is open until 30 April 2025. ↘️https://lnkd.in/eWJPubpa

The latest draft of the Code of Practice published by the European Commission is a big step forward for EU digital innovation, but what does it mean for open source? In his latest blog post, Ciarán O'Riordan breaks down the key updates from the AI Act and its ramifications for FOSS, including: Training data & copyright Do copyright holders have to opt in or opt out, for AI training? Where does EU copyright law land on this question? Timeline & enforcement When does the AI Act actually go into effect, and how is open source affected? The AI Office What legislative and implementation tools does the EU have, and how will they shape FOSS project compliance? Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/ehxMrG7x    #AIAct #EUlaw #OpenSource

We caught up with Jennifer Tridgell, last year's Basil Cousins Award winner, to discuss her research on global open source governance. We spoke with her about how the award has amplified her academic career and opened new avenues for interdisciplinary collaboration. Read the full blog post by Nicholas Gates on the OFE website ↘️https://lnkd.in/eyinuJq8

This June, two back-to-back events will bring Europe’s open source and digital policy discussions to Warsaw • 10 June – APELL Conference: Connecting open source leaders from across Europe 🔗https://lnkd.in/eD_MsDXx • 11 June – OFE’s Capital Series Poland: Digitalisation, innovation, and security in focus🔗https://lnkd.in/daMRdZVf

The latest edition of the OFE newsletter is now out, featuring updates on open source and digital policy, and upcoming events from across the ecosystem. ↘️ https://lnkd.in/e6Ev_56P If you’re not yet subscribed, join our mailing list and stay informed here 📝 https://lnkd.in/eMRcBM6p

📣 The Call for Proposals for the #OFASymposium2025 is now live! 🌐 This year's edition of the Symposium, hosted at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas Direito Rio Law School, will be themed "Open Technology Impact in Uncertain Times" and consider the transformative potential of openness in a world where certainty is no longer guaranteed. ❗The deadline to respond to the CFP is 1 June, so don't delay in preparing your submissions! More info below. ------------------------- 🗳️ This year, those submitting can submit for a Paper Presentation, Presentation of Ongoing Research, or Topical Presentation. The CFP is designed to be friendlier than ever for both #academics and #practitioners alike to submit their work. You can submit across four tracks: 1. Economic Impact of Open 2. Open Technologies and Geopolitics 3. Sustainability and Security 4. Open Source and AI ℹ️ For more information on the CFP and submission requirements, check out our (new!) website: https://lnkd.in/dCnR62cK 🤗 This OFA Symposium 2025 is made possible with the support of the Open Source Initiative (OSI) and Open Knowledge Foundation, who both join as Content Partners, and is supported by our returning Academic Partners Carnegie Mellon University, Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard, Indian Institute of Technology and Management (IITM), Bangalore, and Technische Universität Berlin. ✍ And thanks to our Programme Committee: Brian Fitzgerald, Dirk Riehle, Emmy Tsang, Frank Nagle, Katharina Meyer, Knut Blind, Liv Marte Nordhaug, Nick Vidal, Nicolo Zingales, Paul Sharratt, Rahul De', Renata Avila, Sachiko Muto, Shikoh Gitau, Tarunima Prabhakar, Yasodara Cordova #OpenTechnology #Impact #OpenSource #Geopolitics

📣 The Call for Proposals for the #OFASymposium2025 is now live! 🌐 This year's edition of the Symposium, hosted at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas Direito Rio Law School, will be themed "Open Technology Impact in Uncertain Times" and consider the transformative potential of openness in a world where certainty is no longer guaranteed. ❗The deadline to respond to the CFP is 1 June, so don't delay in preparing your submissions! More info below. ------------------------- 🗳️ This year, those submitting can submit for a Paper Presentation, Presentation of Ongoing Research, or Topical Presentation. The CFP is designed to be friendlier than ever for both #academics and #practitioners alike to submit their work. You can submit across four tracks: 1. Economic Impact of Open 2. Open Technologies and Geopolitics 3. Sustainability and Security 4. Open Source and AI ℹ️ For more information on the CFP and submission requirements, check out our (new!) website: https://lnkd.in/dCnR62cK 🤗 This OFA Symposium 2025 is made possible with the support of the Open Source Initiative (OSI) and Open Knowledge Foundation, who both join as Content Partners, and is supported by our returning Academic Partners Carnegie Mellon University, Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard, Indian Institute of Technology and Management (IITM), Bangalore, and Technische Universität Berlin. ✍ And thanks to our Programme Committee: Brian Fitzgerald, Dirk Riehle, Emmy Tsang, Frank Nagle, Katharina Meyer, Knut Blind, Liv Marte Nordhaug, Nick Vidal, Nicolo Zingales, Paul Sharratt, Rahul De', Renata Avila, Sachiko Muto, Shikoh Gitau, Tarunima Prabhakar, Yasodara Cordova #OpenTechnology #Impact #OpenSource #Geopolitics

OFE's Policy Advisor Álvaro Jacinto Vilas Gómez published an article for the European Commission's Open Source Observatory about the latest Free Software Action Plan by Galicia. The Galician government established a Free Software Office in 2015 and has been consistently active in fostering Open Source Software Action Plans since 2011. Now, it has adopted a new three-dimensional Action Plan encompassing citizens, businesses, and the Galician public administration. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dkrgJ3yt

Two more days to express your interest in joining the UN Open Source Week 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York! ⏰ The 2025 edition of this annual conference—hosted by the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies and the UN Tech Envoy—will be a hands-on, collaborative event. Over a week, open source leaders, developers, policymakers, and partners will come together to build, innovate, and drive open source solutions that support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. This year’s preliminary program will consist of: June 16 & 17: UN Tech Over Hackathon June 18: OSPOS for Good June 19: Digital Public Infrastructure Day (DPI Day) June 20: Side Events Interested in participating? Submit your interest by 28 March 2025. 👇 https://lnkd.in/d5vHYXN6

How should funding be directed to support participation in standardisation efforts? Have your say by filling in the StandICT.eu Survey!