Building Resilient Apps and Environments: Is Less More? at AWS re:Invent
2024-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join OpenUK Ambassador Michael Cade of Veeam on 4 December at 1pm local to hear more about Resilient Apps and Environments

​POSAIS: Paris Open Source AI Summit
2025-01-22 09:00 - 20:00 (Atlantic/Azores) | 3 mazarium, 3 Rue Mazarine, Institute De France, Paris, 75006 Paris, France
​POSAIS is a key precursor to the AI Action Summit in February 2025, under the French Presidency. By focusing on Open Source AI, we aim to prepare for broader discussions on AI’s societal, economic, and governance impacts. This summit also marks a milestone for the OpenLLM Europe community, bringing members together in person for the first time to foster collaboration. By uniting diverse stakeholders, the AI Open Source Summit aims to foster dialogue, inspire collaboration, and shape the future of open source AI.
Panel moderated by me AI Openness – what does this mean and why do we care
https://ai-uk.turing.ac.uk/
My attending the AI Action Summit, hosted by French government in Paris on the 10th February
https://www.elysee.fr/en/sommet-pour-l-action-sur-l-ia

FOSDEM 2025
2025-02-01 08:00 - 2025-02-02 17:00 UTC | ULB Solbosch Campus, Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt 50, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
FOSDEM is a free event for software developers to meet, share ideas and collaborate. Every year, thousands of developers of free and open source software from all over the world gather at the event in Brussels. You don’t need to register. Just turn up and join in!

Artificial Intelligence Action Summit
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-11
On 10 and 11 February 2025, France will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, gathering at the Grand Palais, Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organizations, CEOs of small and large companies, representatives of academia, non-governmental organizations, artists and members of civil society.

FOSSASIA Summit 2025
2025-03-13 08:00 - 2025-03-15 17:00 UTC | True Digital Park West, Soi Punnawithi 4, Bang Chak Subdistrict, Phra Khanong District, Bangkok, 10260, Thailand, True Digital Park West, Soi Punnawithi 4, Bangkok, Bang Chak Subdistrict, Phra Khanong District, 10260, Thailand
The FOSSASIA Summit is an annual event that has been at the forefront of open technologies for over 15 years, bringing together a global community of developers, innovators, enterprises, and educators. Since its founding in 2009, the summit has evolved into a crucial platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange in the free and open source software (FOSS) ecosystem.
The 2025 edition, set to take place in Bangkok, will be a 3-day hybrid event offering both in-person and online experiences. Building on the success of the 2024 summit in Hanoi, which drew over 5,000 participants, the event offers an opportunity to explore cutting-edge developments in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Web3, Robotics, Hardware and more. It will also serve as a critical forum for enterprises seeking flexible, sustainable open-source solutions while playing a key role in integrating open source into education, preparing the next generation of the tech workforce.
Information for international visitors

Venue: The event location of FOSSASIA Summit is: True Digital Park West, 111 Sukhumvit Rd, Bang Chak, Phra Khanong, Bangkok 10260. The venue is situated in the Punnawithi area and directly accessible via the BTS Skytrain (Punnawithi Station). Alternative transportation options such as taxis and ride-sharing services like Grab, Bolt, and Gojek are also available.

Accommodation: Bangkok offers a diverse range of accommodation options to suit every budget and preference. For hassle-free travel, choose a hotel near a BTS Skytrain or MRT station. If you’d like to stay close to the event venue, consider the On Nut or Punnawithi areas. For those looking to explore the city’s attractions, Sukhumvit, Silom, or Pratunam are highly recommended.

Visa: Many nationalities qualify for visa-free entry to Thailand for up to 30 days, while others may need a Visa on Arrival or a Tourist Visa. To find out the specific visa requirements based on your nationality, visit: https://www.thaievisa.go.th

AI UK 2025
2025-03-17 08:00 - 2025-03-18 17:00 UTC
AI UK 2025, Talk, “AI Openness – what does this mean and why do we care”, London – Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK
The UK’s national showcase of data science and artificial intelligence (AI)
Hosted by The Alan Turing Institute, AI UK is an in-depth exploration of how data science and AI can be used to solve real-world challenges. Our diverse programme was thematically structured around the latest innovations from across the AI ecosystem. With a broad range of interactive content, covering the latest thinking on fundamental AI, digital twins, algorithmic bias, AI ethics – and much more.

Kubernetes in the UK, Kubecon Europe 2025
2025-04-02 17:00 - 17:30 UTC | ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock,, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship conference gathers adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities in London, England on 2nd April, 2025. Join our CNCF Graduated and Incubating Projects as the community gathers for four days to further the education and advancement of cloud native computing.

29 April, Open Charge Alliance webinar, Open source and open standards - the highway to governance
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 UTC

The Benefitting from the UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan Summit 2025
2025-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The Benefitting from the UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan Summit 2025 7th May.

15 May, Institute of Directors AI event, “How much ‘regulation’ is enough without stifling innovation?”
2025-05-15 17:00 - 20:30 UTC

Open Source Founders Summit 2025
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-20
Open Source Founders Summit 2025
Paris, France – La Rotonde de Stalingrad
The conference about building financially successful and sustainable open source companies.

AI For Good Global Summit 2025
2025-07-08 08:00 - 2025-07-11 17:00 UTC
The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading UN event on AI that brings together top names in AI, with a high-level lineup of global decision makers.
Our goal is to identify practical applications of AI, accelerate progress towards the UN SDGs and scale solutions for global impact.
AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology – in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland.

CHEDDAR & Friends Symposium of Advanced Connectivity Industry Day
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-16
15 July — Friends of CHEDDAR Day
A Celebration of Dr Mallik Tatipamula (Ericsson), Royal Society Fellow
Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK, Uk Research & collaborations
Talk Panel Speakers: Funding landscape experts (EU, DSIT, EPSRC, Innovate UK)
Funding insights
Drinks reception & poster session
16 July — Industry Day
Innovation & industry engagement
Standards – All You Can Eat!
Women in telecoms panel
Spin-off & innovation panel
Ronnie Vasishta, SVP Telecoms, NVIDIA, US
Dan Warren, Director, Communications Research, Samsung R&D UK
Drinks reception & poster session

MCPconference London
2025-07-24 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
Europe’s first developer conference dedicated to the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
We’re bringing together engineers, toolmakers, and contributors for a one-day event focused on MCP — the open standard for connecting AI systems to tools, APIs, and data.
Whether you’re building MCP clients into IDEs, running servers in production, or helping shape the spec, this is your space to connect, share, and define what comes next.
Topics will include AIOps, architecture, scalability, and real-world applications — led by core developers and early adopters.
The event takes place in London on 24 July 2025. Registration is now open and operates on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis. We’re updating the agenda as new speakers are confirmed — stay tuned.
Big thanks to our MCP community supporters for making this possible.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2025
2025-08-06 08:00 - 2025-08-07 17:00 UTC | Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Izzathnagar, Hyderabad, Kothaguda, Telangana, 500084, India
Register https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-india/
Schedule https://kccncind2025.sched.com/

BoF: Open Source in Kubernetes in the UK and India
Speakers: Amanda Brock and Andrew Martin

Open Source Summit Europe 2025
2025-08-25 08:00 - 2025-08-27 17:00 UTC
25-27 August 2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Panel Prepare for the CRA: Open Source Governance in the Age of Cyber Resilience including Amanda Brock and Andrew Martin

#OSSummit

Access to research software: Opportunities and challenges
2025-09-08 10:30 - 17:30 UTC
Access to research software: Opportunities and challenges
Hybrid Workshop
Date: 8 September 2025
Time: 9:30-16:30 CET
Location: OECD Conference Centre, Paris, and online

15:15-16:15 – Session 5: Establishing Relevant Public–Private Partnerships
Moderator: Alan Paic, OECD
Panel:
Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK
Prof. Jan Bjaalie, Professor and Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation – Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, EBRAINS
Lennart Stenberg, Technopolis, Belgium
Tania Allard, PhD Director, Quansight Labs
Register Online

RSECon25
2025-09-09 09:00 - 2025-09-11 15:30 UTC | University of Warwick in Coventry, UK, The Oculus, University Road, Coventry, CV4 7SH
The ninth annual conference for Research Software Engineering (RSECon25) will be hosted at the University of Warwick in Coventry, UK from 9 – 11 September 2025.
Tuesday, September 9th 2025, 9:15am
Keynote by Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK, “The Rise of Open Source in Research”

Rallying for Resillience: Open Source Security Strategies for Today’s Global Landscape
2025-09-18 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
What’s Open Source Security Got to Do with Resilience of the Supply Chain?
Webinar Event – September 18, 2025 – 1400 BST
The Stakes Are High—Is Your Supply Chain Ready?
There’s a silent vulnerability lurking in your digital infrastructure: open source software. Open source software makes up 80-90% of software application code and is innovation on tap for software creators. The growing risk of vulnerabilities, endemic in open source software, grows at a far greater rate than the industry’s ability to secure it. Consequently, quality of applications and end-consumer services, even livelihood, have started to suffer.
In today’s world, the strength of your supply chain is the backbone of your business—and, by extension, the economy. The risks are immediate and the consequences of a breach can be severe: operational disruption, reputational damage, and financial loss. The digital supply chain is now as critical as the physical one. Grave impact to the supply chain requires a hard look at what we can do to protect it.
Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion where industry leaders will tackle the pressing issues surrounding open-source security in today’s changing global context.
What You’ll Gain
Actionable Insights: Learn what you can do today to protect your business and prepare for tomorrow’s threats.
Global Perspective: Hear from industry leaders and security experts who understand the unique challenges facing organisations with critical supply chains.
Join the Conversation
This isn’t just another webinar. It’s a critical dialogue about the future of your business and the digital infrastructure it relies on. Bring your questions, your challenges, and your vision for a more resilient, secure, and sustainable supply chain.
Secure your spot today to be part of a critical dialogue that could shape the future of your organisation’s security and strategy.

Labour Party Conference 2025, Sovereignty Versus Resilience in Our Digital Infrastructure
2025-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
The Labour Party Annual Conference 2025
SME4Labour and OpenUK fringe: SOVEREIGNTY VERSUS RESILIENCE IN OUR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
As the world becomes increasingly digital, tensions between national sovereignty and global resilience are reshaping our infrastructure. This timely discussion explores how governments, industries, and communities balance control, security, and cooperation in an interconnected digital age.
Speakers:

Steve Yemm, MP, MP for Mansfield
Karl Havard, Chief Commercial Officer, Nscale
Max Beverton-Palmer, Head of Public Policy, UK, NVIDIA

Chair: Amanda Brock, OpenUK CEO
Tickets are free, but booking is required via https://www.sme4labour.org/sovereignty_versus_resilience
This event is in the secure zone, so you will need a conference pass to access it.
Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025
Time: 15:00
Location: SME4Labour POD (Arena Room – Thames), ACC Liverpool, Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, England, L3 4FP
Please note: This event will be recorded for distribution through SME4Labour and its partners’ social media channels. All audience members agree to the possibility of appearing on these recordings by virtue of attending the event or participating in the event.

Labour Party Conference 2025, Business Returns In The Age of AI
2025-09-29 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
OpenUK and SME4Labour – Business Returns In THE AGE OF AI, with AI Minister, Feryal Clark
5pm Monday 29th, SME4 Labour Hub, Secure Zone, Labour Party Conference, Liverpool

Feryal Clark MP, AI Minister
James Naish, MP for Rushcliffe
Sarah Edwards MP, MP for Tamworth
Dame Chi Onwurah MP, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Dr Laura Gilbert CBE, Senior Director AI, Tony Blair Institute
Amanda Brock CEO, OpenUK (moderator)

WSO2 Oxygenate UK
2025-10-02 09:00 - 17:30 UTC | Tobacco Dock, Tobacco Quay Wapping Lane, London, London, E1W 2SF
Thursday, October 2, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (GMT)
Join us to explore the evolving landscape of internal developer platforms and their impact on enterprise software engineering, delivery, and operations. We’ll delve into the challenges and opportunities these powerful systems present.
Discover what happens when “AI Meets Open Source.”

CERN Open Source Community Event 2025
2025-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK, will be giving a keynote talk.

Birmingham Tech Week 2025
2025-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The ICC Birmingham, 8 Centenary Sq, Birmingham, B1 2EA, United Kingdom
Engineering & Developer conference as part Birmingham Tech Week 2025
Engineering & Developer Conference
LOCATION: The ICC, 8 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2EA
TechMids Engineering & Developer Conference is a full stack event as part of Birmingham Tech Week 2025.
Hear from world class speakers, engage in social chatter, and find out how to get involved with the community.
TechMids is made up of all your favourite meetups from Brum.js to Fusion, to Golang, to DevOps and everything in-between.

Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK will be giving a Keynote Speech.

Digital Resilience Forum, Madrid
2025-10-29 08:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK will be giving a talk on “Digital Sovereignty and Other Fables”.

The UK National AI Policy, Infrastructure and Skills Summit
2025-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Central London (venue tbc)

The UK National AI Policy, Infrastructure and Skills Summit

A Practical Guide to the Latest Developments

Civo Navigate India 2025, Bangalore
2025-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Four Seasons, Bengaluru 8 Bellary Road Bengaluru, IN-KA 560032, Four Seasons, 8 Bellary Road Bengaluru, Bengaluru, IN-KA 560032, India
A tech event at the forefront of AI, cloud, and data sovereignty — for tech leaders and builders shaping the future.

OpenForum Academy Symposium 2025
2025-11-18 08:00 - 2025-11-19 17:00 UTC | FGV Law Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, FGV Law Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This global, multidisciplinary research symposium brings academics and practitioners together to advance understanding of the role of Open Source and other Open Technologies in the modern world and produces policy-relevant research that helps decision-makers drive impact. Entry is free of charge.

Bengaluru Tech Summit
2025-11-18 08:00 - 2025-11-20 17:00 UTC
OpenUK/OpenHQ’s The Road to The AI Impact Summit – AI Openness Report Launch Panel at Bengaluru Tech Summit

China Open Source Conference (COSCon)’25
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK, will be giving a Keynote, “Open Source in the age of AI”, at COSCon’25, Beijing.
The China Open Source Conference is the most influential open source event in China. This year marks its 10th anniversary.
