OW2 is happy to be partner of the 2023 Open Source Week, organized by RIOS, Rete Italiana Open Source. 

Dates: October 3-5, 2023
Venue: Eataly Roma - Piazzale 12 Ottobre 1492, 00154 Roma
Website: https://opensourceweek.it/

The OSPO Alliance and GGI (Good Governance Initiative) will be presented Day one by our partners from RIOS. 

Find more information about RIOS: www.reteitalianaopensource.net

OW2's position on the CRA is clear: we are not trying to get all of open source out of scope, but CRA should only apply to direct commercial beneficiaries of OSS deployment. "Full stop", should we add?

For details, please refer to OSI's September 4, 2023 post by Simon Phipps ("Diverse Open Source uses highlight need for precision in Cyber Resilience Act") which  perfectly reflects our vision. We have no other requirements, and fully support its conclusion:

"The Cyber Resilience Act should exclude all activities prior to commercial deployment of software and clearly ensure that responsibility for CE marks does not rest with any actor who is not a direct commercial beneficiary of deployment."

About the Cyber Resilience Act:
The proposal for a regulation on cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, known as the Cyber Resilience Act, bolsters cybersecurity rules to ensure more secure hardware and software products. Even though the CRA provides an exemption for open source software developed or supplied outside the course of a commercial activity, there are many remaining challenges in defining the scope of the exemption, which are currently beeing discussed.
Find more about the CRA initial introduction from the EU: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/cyber-resilience-act

We are collecting below a number of useful links from the press, media and technical blogs to provide some background information on the topic. 

• Position of the CNLL, French Cluster of free digital and open source software companies, September 6
• Article from APELL : Europe’s Open Source Industry’s Statement on the Cyber Resilience Act, September 5 
• "Diverse Open Source uses highlight need for precision in Cyber Resilience Act, Blog post from OSI, September 4
• "No Cyber resilience without open source sustainability", Blog post from Github, July 12
• "European Parliaments version if the CRA threatens cybersecurity and open source development", Blog from Mozilla Foundation, July 13 
• "EU Cyber Resilience Act moves to next stage impending tragedy for open source", Article DevClass, July 21

[French version]
La communauté open source OW2 recherche une collaboration avec un/une travailleur indépendant(e) du secteur marketing et/ou évènementiel pour l'organisation de sa conférence annuelle (en Juin 2024) : OW2con'24.

OW2 est une communauté informatique indépendante dédiée à la promotion de logiciels open source pour les systèmes d'information et à l’animation de leur écosystème. Chaque année, OW2 rassemble à l'occasion de sa conférence annuelle environ 200 participants (30% d'étrangers), incluant des experts, responsables de service informatique, architectes, développeurs et chefs de projets open source.

Période et durée de la mission: la prestation s'étalera sur une période allant de février à juin, sur une base d'une demi-journée par semaine au démarrage, évoluant jusqu'à une journée par semaine avant l'évènement. Nous prévoyons une enveloppe d'environ 6 à 10 journées au total. La présence sur place à Paris courant juin est à prévoir (les dates seront précisées ultérieurement, prévoir 3 jours de déplacement, les frais seront pris en charge).

Descriptif:

• Suivi et mise à jour du retro-planning existant, en soutien et en collaboration avec la Responsable Evènement OW2.

• Gestion des prestataires (consultations, choix, suivi des commandes, facturation, accueil et suivi pendant l'évènement).

• Participation à la définition et l'implémentation du plan de communication, et contribution à l'animation communautaire en amont de l'évènement, aide au recrutement de participants.

• Participation aux autres tâches selon les besoins et disponibilités.

Le/la prestataire devra faire preuve de d'initiatives et capacités d'adaptations, d'un niveau correct d'anglais (anglais écrit minimum requis). Une expérience de base dans l'évènementiel, ainsi qu'une connaissance du secteur informatique et de l'open source seraient appréciées.

Merci de contacter: catherine.nuel@ow2.org

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[English version]
The OW2 open source community is looking for a collaboration with a freelancer specializing in marketing and/or events management for the organization of its annual conference (in June 2024): OW2con'24.

OW2 is an independent IT community dedicated to the promotion of open source software for information systems and the animation of their ecosystem. Each year, OW2 brings together around 200 participants (30% from abroad) at its annual conference, including experts, IT managers, architects, developers and open source project managers.

Period and duration of the mission: the mission will be spread over a period from February to June, on the basis of half a day per week at the start, evolving to one day per week before the event. We anticipate an envelope of approximately 6 to 10 days in total. Presence on site in Paris during June is to be expected (the dates will be specified later, allow 3 days of travel, the costs will be covered).

Description of tasks:

• Follow-up and update of the existing retro-planning, in support and in collaboration with the OW2 Event Manager.
• Management of suppliers (consultations, choice, follow-up of orders, invoicing, reception and follow-up during the event).
• Participation in the definition and implementation of the communication plan, and contribution to community animation before the event, help in recruiting new participants.
• Participation in other tasks according to needs and availability.

The freelancer must show initiative and adaptability, a good level of English (minimum written English required). Basic experience in events, as well as knowledge of the IT sector and open source would be appreciated.

Thanks for contacting: catherine.nuel@ow2.org

[OW2con'23 pre-event] Web technologies for applications Workshop, Paris, June 13th 2023

[English version]
A unique event looking at the intersection of web innovation, emerging standards for light app technologies, and mobile devices.

This half-day event, endorsed by the W3C (developers of global web standards), Systematic (the largest innovation pole in France), and OW2 (Europe’s historic open source foundation) will provide insight into web technology trends, foster discussion, through a technical program of conferences during the morning.

It will give you a rare opportunity to speak with renowned web experts not just from the W3C, but also from companies such as Startin'blox and Huawei. And it is also a pre-event to OW2’s fantastic annual conference "OW2con'23", in Paris on June 14th and 15th.

Program and registration.

[French version]

Un événement unique qui se penche sur l'intersection de l'innovation Web, des normes émergentes pour les technologies d'applications légères et des appareils mobiles.

Cet événement d'une demi journée, soutenu par le W3C (développeurs des standards mondiaux du web), Systematic (le plus grand pôle d'innovation en France), et OW2 (fondation historique de l'open source en Europe) permettra d’explorer les tendances technologiques du web, à travers un programme de conférences techniques tout au long de la matinée.

L’événement vous donnera une occasion rare de discuter avec des experts du Web renommés non seulement du W3C, mais aussi de sociétés telles que Startin'blox et Huawei. Et c’est un pré-événement à la conférence annuelle d'OW2 à Paris "OW2con'23", le 14 - 15 juin.

Programme et inscriptions.

Free Software Professional Meeting
(Rencontres Professionnelles du Logiciel Libre)
Date: May 24, from 9:00 to 18:00
Venue: Hotel de région, Lyon

OW2 will be present at RPLL along with members such as FusionDirectory and Worteks. 

This event is organized by PLOSS-RA (PLOSS Auvergne Rhône-Alpes), and aim at facilitate the development of a solid and persistent open source ecosystem. 

More information about the RPLL: https://www.rpll.fr/ (in French)

OpenExpo Europe

Date: May 18, 2023, from 9:00 to 21:00.
Venue:
La Nave 5 Calle Cifuentes
28021 Madrid Spain
Website: https://openexpoeurope.com/en/

Open Expo Europe is back this year to in-person event! 

OW2 is partner of the conference and will participate as Bronze Sponsor. 

Visit us booth #12 and do not miss our presentation, at 13:30 in the Open Talks Plain Concepts. 

What will be presented on the OW2 booth

Project	Main capabilities
	The NGI Search project supported by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe programme is a cascade funding project designed to support the development of digital innovation in the domain of searching and discovering data on the internet. The first beneficiaries from the Open Call 1 will be presented at Open Expo Europe. Open Call 2 will be open to possible new candidates.
	The Good Governance Initiative (GGI) proposes a framework to help shape, build and develop a governance of FOSS in any kind of organization, toward an OSPO (Open Source Program Office) structure. The GGI Handbook will be presented on the booth.

To reserve a ticket, please go to : https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-openexpo-2023-pre-registro-466830250847

About OpenExpo Europe:
OpenExpo Europe has been one of the disclosure windows in Technological Innovation, Digital Transformation and Open Source for 7 years.
OpenExpo has brought together more than 3,500 professionals from the technology sector from all industries, such as decision makers, technicians, experts and users of all levels, who had the purpose of learn first-hand about the latest trends, tools and services in innovation and technology, as well as increase their network of contacts.

Hello readers, 

It is with great excitement and humility that I tread into the shoes that Jean Parpaillon has so wonderfully worn over the last several years as OW2 President. I want to thank Jean for his support, and you, the OW2 community, for electing me to the board. And I would like to thank the OW2 board for naming me as Board President. What an honour.

It seems that open source has been standing repeatedly at one crossroads or another over the last few years, and 2023 is no different. The proposed EU CRA text shows that despite the near-ubiquitous reach of open source into every nook and cranny of government, education, industry and innovation, we must continue to stand up and make our voices heard. OW2 was a co-signatory to an open letter about this.

And the issues of open source community resilience and sustainability, not to mention code and digital supply chain security, continue to be growing concerns.
OW2 has always been a bastion of open source ideals, support and education. Seeing the weight and respect our "small" organisation commands in the European arena is truly impressive. And this is very much due to the energy, efforts, trust, and support that you, the community and the fantastic management team, provide.

Over the coming months, OW2 will be present at events in Spain and France, not to mention organising OW2con'23 in Paris! I hope you're already spreading the word far and wide (attracting new members is always good), and I look forward to seeing you there in June.

In the framework of the Documation conference, several OW2 project and members will be represented in the Digital Workshop area and will showcase their collaborative solutions: 

- The BlueMind messaging system
- Xwiki collaborative editing solution
- The FactorFX collaborative suite

Find more information about Documation: https://www.documation.fr/
Find more information about the Hob Open Source village organized by Systematic cluster: https://www.documation.fr/info_societe/545/systematic.html

At its new campus in Nice, the Centrale Méditerranée school is launching a new Bachelor's degree course in responsible engineering and digital transformations. Carole Deumié, Director General, confirms the guidelines.

What jobs will have the future graduates of the Bachelor's degree starting in September 2023 ?

Carole Deumié: The jobs targeted on graduation from the Bachelor in Responsible Engineering and Digital Transformations are project managers and assistant engineers, with a broad culture and specialisation in digital transformation, sustainable development or cybersecurity, the latter being developed in cooperation with the SCS (Secured Communicating Solutions) cluster. The best students will be able to apply for the engineering degree course. The others will enter a company and may join us later for lifelong learning.

What innovation efforts do you plan to carry out in Nice and with which partners?

Carole Deumié: We have carried out our project, in terms of research, with the Université Côte d'Azur. We have recruited three teacher-researchers who will be working on the University's premises. We are also working in partnership with the Mediterranean Institute of Risk and Sustainable Development, with whom we already have a joint training course; with the 3IA institute (Interdisciplinary Institute of Artificial Intelligence) and the I3S laboratory (Computer Science, Signals and Systems Laboratory of Sophia Antipolis), which are very connected to the companies in the region.
In terms of students, we are starting with the Bachelor's degree in Nice. But we're going to quickly accompany engineers, and go to a higher scale with a rise in numbers from 2025, as soon as we can develop platforms in conjonction with the University and the institutes.  

Will open science and open source software be encouraged?

Carole Deumié: Laboratories naturally use open source tools. This practice of researchers will be disseminated in the training courses that we provide for our students. We provide training based on open source codes and on the commercial tools that they will encounter in the business. But whenever we can, both internally and in the context of teleworking, we encourage and propagate the open source culture. For example, to make our students' skills visible on digital résumé, we use badges with the Open Badge Factory application.  

Faced with the frantic pace of digital innovation and private sector profits from automation, AI and robotics, how could digital frugality win over businesses?

Carole Deumié: The message we want to convey is that we need to evolve, to find solutions. But we need to use technology and digital technology wisely. Talking about sobriety is not contradictory with science, technology and digital technology. Each company will find its own way. Centralians will contribute, in their own way, to help companies and organisations evolve.