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Future Founders Training: Session 8

May 13 @ 12:00 pm - May 13 @ 1:00 pm

Join a Series of Training Sessions for Future Founders – those with an active interest in learning about the business of Open Technology.

Session 8: People, Hiring...

ScotlandIS – Digital Technology Awards 2022

May 12 - May 12

The ScotlandIS Digital Technology Awards showcase excellence within the industry rewarding the innovation, expertise and ambition of businesses large and small – and the people who drive them.

After a successful virtual event...

Future Founders Training: Session 7

April 1 @ 12:00 pm - April 1 @ 1:00 pm

Join a Series of Training Sessions for Future Founders – those with an active interest in learning about the business of Open Technology.

Session 7: Community and...

Legal and Licensing Workshop (Date TBC)

April 1 - April 1

Since 2008, the FSFE Free Software Legal and Licensing Workshop (LLW) has been the world’s premier event for debating, discussing, and sharing knowledge about Free Software legal affairs.

In 2022,...

Exploring the UK’s Data Hub with Gaia-X – Workshop for Enterprises and the Public Sector – REGISTRATION CLOSED

March 31 @ 1:00 pm - March 31 @ 5:00 pm

Sponsored by: OpenUK, Atos, OVHcloud, Vodafone

This workshop will seek to establish moving ahead with Gaia-X Hub for UK over next 12 months.

...

FOSS Backstage (In Person & Virtual)

March 17 - March 18

The conference on everything related to governance, collaboration, legal and economics within the scope of FOSS.

Join us for two days of discussion and learning about non-technical aspects of open...

Future Founders Training: Session 6

March 11 @ 12:00 pm - March 11 @ 1:00 pm

Join a Series of Training Sessions for Future Founders – those with an active interest in learning about the business of Open Technology.

Session 6: Raising and...

Technology Patent Network 2022

March 9 - March 10

The Go-To Event for Global IP Leaders

The 2022 virtual edition will showcase leading experts from around the world.

Join an unparalleled line-up of in-house counsel, regulators, private practices, technology...

OpenUK International Women’s Day Lunch – Sponsored by OVHcloud and Hosted by Baroness Kennedy

March 7 @ 12:00 pm - March 7 @ 2:30 pm

OpenUK is hosting a lunch sponsored by OVHcloud at the House of Lords for International Women’s Day and hosted by Baroness...

Future Founders Training: Session 5

March 4 @ 12:00 pm - March 4 @ 1:00 pm

Join a Series of Training Sessions for Future Founders – those with an active interest in learning about the business of Open Technology.

Session 5: Revenue Generation...

Women in IT Awards | UK Edition

February 28 @ 7:00 pm - March 1 @ 12:30 am

CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY.

DiversityQ is delighted to announce the shortlist for the Women in IT Awards UK 2022!

The winners will be revealed at our first...

Future Founders Training: Session 4

February 25 @ 12:00 pm - February 25 @ 1:00 pm

Join a Series of Training Sessions for Future Founders – those with an active interest in learning about the business of Open Technology.

Session 4: Sales in...

FOSDEM 2022

February 5 - February 6

FOSDEM is a free event for software developers to meet, share ideas and collaborate.

This year, it will be virtual. We are planning a UK Wide FOSDEM Watch Party on...

Future Founders Training: Session 3

February 4 @ 12:00 pm - February 4 @ 1:00 pm

Join a Series of Training Sessions for Future Founders – those with an active interest in learning about the business of Open Technology.

Session 3: Corporate Structure...

The EU Open Source Policy Summit

February 4 @ 9:00 am - February 4 @ 6:00 pm

OpenUK will be leading on sustainability with CEO, Amanda Brock, moderating a panel including Cristian Parrino, OpenUK’s Chief Sustainability Officer, at the Open Forum Europe policy day on 4th February.

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Future Founders Training: Session 2

January 28 @ 12:00 pm - January 28 @ 1:00 pm

Join a Series of Training Sessions for Future Founders – those with an active interest in learning about the business of Open Technology.

Session 2: Product Market...

Future Founders Training: Session 1

January 21 @ 12:00 pm - January 21 @ 1:00 pm

Join a Series of Training Sessions for Future Founders – those with an active interest in learning about the business of Open Technology.

Session 1: Introductory session: Why found an...

Webinar: COP26 and beyond: How IT can help achieve net zero

January 19 @ 1:00 pm - January 19 @ 2:30 pm

BCS President, John Higgins CBE FBCS, chairs a focused analysis of IT’s critical place in addressing the climate crisis.

Panel chair

BCS President, John Higgins CBE FBCS

Panellists

  • Amanda...

FIWARE Smart Fest

January 19 - January 20

Get ready to make Data Spaces really happen.

Meet users and experts from leading industries, European associations, advisory boards and governmental organisations to discuss the very next steps to take...

Westminster eForum: Data protection and the future of data regulation in the UK

January 18 @ 8:30 am - January 18 @ 1:00 pm

This conference will consider key priorities for the future of data protection and regulation in the UK in the context of key developments, including:

  • a consultation on the future...

OpenUK Office Hours

December 10, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - December 10, 2021 @ 2:00 pm

Twice monthly update with OpenUK CEO. Hear more about our work and ask any questions.

Internetdagarna – Publicly Financed Code and Data as Digital Commons

November 22, 2021 - November 23, 2021

The Internet Days is Sweden’s most important knowledge hub for everyone who loves the Internet. The conference is organized by The Swedish Internet Foundation and takes place on November 22-23...

OpenUK Office Hours

November 16, 2021 @ 8:00 am - November 16, 2021 @ 9:00 am

Twice monthly update with OpenUK CEO. Hear more about our work and ask any questions.

OpenUK Office Hours

November 12, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - November 12, 2021 @ 2:00 pm

Twice monthly update with OpenUK CEO. Hear more about our work and ask any questions.

UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) 2021

November 1, 2021 - November 12, 2021

The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

OpenUK Office Hours

October 19, 2021 @ 8:00 am - October 19, 2021 @ 9:00 am

Twice monthly update with OpenUK CEO. Hear more about our work and ask any questions.

All Things Open 2021

October 17, 2021 - October 19, 2021

All Things Open 2021, the largest open source/tech/web conference on the U.S. east coast will take place October 17-19. More than 200 speakers will deliver 200+ open source sessions across...

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2021

October 12, 2021 - October 15, 2021

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship conference gathers adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities from October 12-15,...

OpenUK Office Hours

October 8, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - October 8, 2021 @ 2:00 pm

Twice monthly update with OpenUK CEO. Hear more about our work and ask any questions.

Ada’s List Conference 2021

October 8, 2021 - October 9, 2021

Ada’s annual conference is back! Last year they welcomed over 30 speakers and 300 attendees.

They will be meeting virtually...

Open Source Strategy Forum

October 5, 2021 - October 5, 2021

Open Source Strategy Forum (OSSF) is the only conference dedicated to driving collaboration and innovation in financial services through open source software and standards. We bring together experts across financial...

OSPOCon

September 29, 2021 - October 1, 2021

Introducing OSPOCon.

This event is designed for those working in open source program offices in organizations that rely on open source technologies to learn & share best practices, experiences &...

Linux Foundation European Summit 2021

September 28, 2021 - October 1, 2021

OpenUK Office Hours

September 21, 2021 @ 8:00 am - September 21, 2021 @ 9:00 am

Twice monthly update with OpenUK CEO. Hear more about our work and ask any questions.

Kubernetes Community Days UK 2021

September 15, 2021 - September 16, 2021

Kubernetes Community Days UK is a virtual event bringing together the cloud native community from across the UK to learn, network and collaborate. Kubernetes Community Days UK is supported by...

OpenUK Office Hours

September 10, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - September 10, 2021 @ 2:00 pm

Twice monthly update with OpenUK CEO. Hear more about our work and ask any questions.

Data Sharing for Data Science

September 2, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - September 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm

Combining data in surprising ways is a powerful technique in data science. For example, weather data combined with the right economic indicators can improve retail demand forecasting, but weather data...

OpenUK State of Open Phases One & Two

July 9, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - July 9, 2021 @ 1:00 pm

Join Amanda Brock CEO during our Future Leaders Session who will be going through Phases One and Two of OpenUK’s State of Open: The UK in 2021.