Central European Open Source Policy Forum 2025 Oct. 30 – until 31, 2025

Join us in Brno for the Central European Open Source Policy Forum 2025 – the key event connecting policymakers, businesses, developers, and open source enthusiasts from across Central Europe.

This year’s forum will focus on sharing experiences, shaping strategies, and promoting open technologies in both public administration and the private sector. Expect inspiring keynote talks, engaging panel debates, and hands-on workshops covering legislation, security, innovation, and real-world open source adoption.

🗓️ The event will take place over two days:

Thursday, 30 October – Pre-event workshop on Artificial Intelligence (16:00–17:30) organized by Brno.AI, exploring the intersections of AI and innovation.

Friday, 31 October – Main conference day, featuring keynotes, panels, and discussions with leading experts from the Czech Republic and abroad.

The forum provides a unique platform for collaboration and networking among government, industry, and the open source community. Don’t miss the chance to help co-create the future of digital sovereignty and open technologies in Central Europe.

Key topics:

Digital Sovereignty – Strengthening the independence of Central European countries through open source
Public Procurement & Open Source – Transforming legislation and practice in public administration
Quality & Security – Ensuring high standards in open source projects
Education & Digital Literacy – Integrating open source into schools and universities
International Cooperation – Building strong partnerships across Central Europe

Leading experts from the Czech Republic and abroad will take the stage – specialists in technology, policy, and education. Look forward to inspiring keynotes, practical workshops, and discussions grounded in real experiences from both the public and private sectors.

📅 The full programme will be updated in a few days.

The Central European Open Source Policy Forum 2025 is organized within the project Open Source Innovation Hubs (No. ATCZ00027), co-funded by the Interreg Austria–Czechia programme.