OpenUK is the UK Organisation for the business of Open Technology being open source software, open hardware and open data “The 3 Opens”.
OpenUK’s purpose is UK leadership and international collaboration in Open Technology which it achieves this through 3 Pillars:
Community: creating a cohesive business community working in Open Technology across the UK;
Legal and Policy: using this community’s voice to influence the UK being a great place for Open Technology through appropriate laws and policies; and
Learning: promoting education and learning of skills in Open Technology.
Our 2022 focus is on Skills, Security and Sustainability
We are a UK not for profit organisation and advocacy group funded by partner donations and sponsorship.
OpenUK Gratitude Journal 2022
Summer of Open Source Security
OpenUK’s “Summer of Open Source Software” recognised as one of 8 Notable Open Source Security Initiatives of 2022 by CSO online
Upcoming Events
Open Technology for Sustainability Day
September 14 @ 10:00 am - September 14 @ 5:00 pm
OpenUK invites you to
“Open Technology for Sustainability”
Date: 14 September 2022
Event Timing: 10.00am – 5.00pm, registration open from 9.00am
Event Address: Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS
Lunch will be provided
Event sponsored by Intel
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We are organised under the 3 Pillars, Community, Legal and Policy and Learning with various committee and work group activities within those.
Participation in any OpenUK committee, activity or event is open to all but subject to our Participants’ Code of Respect and the OpenUK Competition Policy. By participating you agree to comply with these.
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