DevGuild
2023-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | San Francisco
Amanda spoke at DevGuild on “Open Source Go-To-Market & Enterprise Readiness”.
One of the advantages of a bottom-up open source go-to-market is that when done well, it’s the most efficient flywheel for product adoption, developer marketing, and inbound sales. The problem is that when teams attempt to cross the chasm into larger deals, there’s often a disconnect between what developers have already championed, and between what procurement and risks teams will allow. In this session we discuss what steps early founders can take to capture developer love, while still being taken seriously and whitelisted as enterprise OSS vendors.

INTRO
2023-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Paolo Alto
Amanda was one of the panelists at INTRO to the Future of Software – Open Source alongside Eric Brewer & Keith Bergelt.

Open SSF Day
2023-05-10
May 10, 2023
Vancouver, BC

Scottish Council for Development and Industry Forum
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-06
Amanda Brock gave a keynote at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry Forum 5-6 June.

International Telecoms Conference - In partnership with DSIT
2023-06-12 09:00 - 18:30
Amanda Brock will be speaking on a panel on 12 June, 2023.

DevOpsDays Birmingham & TechMids, UK 2023
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-16 | Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
DevOpsDays Birmingham Is CoLocated with TechMids.
Amanda Brock will be giving a talk on “Will Open Source Fail?” on 16 June 2023.

CommCon 2023
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-23
Amanda Brock will be keynoting

Patent Licensing USA
2023-06-21
June 21, 2023
Washington DC, USA
Event Information

Cloud Anonymous
2023-07-12 17:00 - 20:00 | The Vintry, EC4 The Vintry, Off Abchurch Lane Abchurch Lane London EC4N 5AX, United Kingdom
We’re debunking myths, discussing the realities of cloud adoption and exploring when the term cloud, became so clouded. We’re bringing together cloud architects, engineers and technologists to unpick the unspoken realities of cloud – tackling topics such as reliance on suppliers, data sovereignty, sustainability and more.
No bulls**t – just open debate and discussion with peers
Register now to reserve your space and join the radical honesty movement.
Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, will be giving a talk along with Founder and film director Daniel Tremayne-Pitter, CISO & Cloud Security Podcast host Ashish Rajan, and ControlPlane CEO Andrew Martin.

Public Domain and Open Source SW License Conference 2023
2023-08-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Diamond Hall, 22nd floor, The Plaza Seoul Hotel, Korea, Republic of
Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, gave a keynote on “The Challenge of AI, Is Open Source the Answer” at Public Domain and Open Source Software Licensing Conference.

Percona University London: Open Source Databases Meetup
2023-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | University of London
We are pleased to invite you to a free one-day tech event in London, UK.
In partnership with FerretDB.
This is an excellent opportunity to discover more about open source software, tools, and services, and to bring your open source database questions to our experts and featured speakers. Build your knowledge and get up to speed on hot database topics.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to network with your peers, discover and hear how others are solving their database challenges!

International experts recognized as the most influential in the database and open-source community such as Peter Zaitsev and Amanda Brock;
5-hour meetup of knowledge and network, personal certificate of completion to each attendee;
Talks about PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Kubernetes, and other Open Source solutions.

Presentations will be provided in English.
Attendance is FREE! Space is limited, so register today to save your spot.

Borderless Cyber
2023-09-12 | Royal Holloway, University of London, United Kingdom
Borderless Cyber Conference
Royal Holloway, University of London
https://borderlesscyber2023.oasis-open.org
OASIS Open and Royal Holloway, University of London will host a unique conference, focusing on the convergence of the cybersecurity and privacy disciplines and addressing new technologies, research, operationalization realities, risks, and solutions. It will bring together international experts and offers opportunities for networking, good dialogue, and future collaboration.
Anyone from industry, government, or academia responsible for developing, influencing, regulating, and managing security and privacy risks in networked applications – are welcome to join.
Our OpenUK community is entitled to a 25% discount. Use the code ‘BC-Open’ by 30 July. Affordable accommodation is available on campus and nearby in Egham, Windsor and Slough. The Royal Holloway campus is accessible by train from London and only 15 minutes from Heathrow.
Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK, will be giving a talk on “Open Source AI”.

SODA DATA VISION 23
2023-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Itsasmuseum Bilbao, Bilbao, Spain
Amanda Brock, CEO at OpenUK, will be talking on a panel with Andrew Martin about “Let us talk about Data Governance and Regulations”.
SODA Data Vision 2023, by SODA Foundation, is the premier open source conference for Data and Storage Management. This one day hybrid event, In conjunction with OSS Europe 2023, will bring together 650 (150 in-person) leading experts, architects, developers, end users, vendors and integrators to discuss the most recent innovations, future trends, real use cases, and practical challenges for data and storage. It will provide deep insights to current solutions, research and how the future is getting shaped in Data and Storage Management for cloud-native, containers, distributed computing, big data, AI, machine learning, and more.
In addition to technical sessions, the conference provides excellent opportunities for attendees to exchange ideas, learn the latest technologies in the industry, networking and find potential partners for collaboration. We look forward to welcoming you at SODA Data Vision 2023.

Open Source Summit Europe 2023
2023-09-19 - 2023-09-21 | BILBAO, SPAIN, Spain
Open Source Summit is the premier event for open source developers, technologists, and community leaders to collaborate, share information, solve problems, and gain knowledge, furthering open source innovation and ensuring a sustainable open source ecosystem. It is the gathering place for open-source code and community contributors.
Open Source Summit is a conference umbrella, composed of a collection of events covering the most important technologies, topics, and issues affecting open source today.
Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, will be giving a talk about “ADHD – The Power of Diagnosis”.

Benefits and Challenges of Open Source
2023-09-29 | NYU Stern School of Business, New York, United States
The Benefits and Challenges of Open Source: Fostering Innovation, Igniting Growth, and the Promise of Equitable Design
Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, will be participating in a panel at NYU Stern School of Business, New York, on 29th September 2023.

Computing IT Leaders Summit
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-05 | Down Hall, Essex, United Kingdom
Taking place at Down Hall, Essex on 4-5 October, this event will bring together the most senior IT Leaders from across the UK.
Amanda Brock will be giving a keynote on

Is open source software the answer to Al?
Why are global regulators so concerned about Open Source Software?
What are the challenges faced by the modern security leader and how do they meet them?

Attend IT Leaders Summit to arm yourself with the tools to tackle the most pressing challenges IT leaders face today.

We need to talk about open source
2023-10-12 16:30 - 21:00
If your company is involved in developing software, then you’re aware of the importance of open-source code. Developers love it! Legal departments fear it! Questions around compliance, governance, and the commercial implications of open source are ubiquitous and multi-faceted.
Enter the era of generative AI, and open models are competing with proprietary heavyweights. But which will win out in the long term? And does unfettered access to such technologies help, or hinder, the drive towards improved safety and equity?
We’re ready to open up on open source at our next Codiphy event.
This time, we’ll be focusing on the commercial aspects of using and offering open-source software, and on the intersection between open source and AI.
Click the Register button to join us at EIP’s London office for two panel sessions with top voices in the industry. We’ll end the evening with good food, good company, and an open (source) cocktail bar.

XChange MSP
2023-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | The May Fair Hotel Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT
THE CHIEF NETWORKING EVENT FOR UK
PROVIDERS OF MANAGED SERVICES
Thursday 19 October 2023 , The May Fair Hotel Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT
MSPs had a paramount 2021 and 2022 with significant M&A deals impacting the channel and its partners in a considerable way. Consolidation in the managed services space continues, with big buy and builds taking place where MSPs are being rolled up by larger players. The channel continues to feel the pinch of the tech talent shortage while 2023 has so far been the year of major layoffs. These mass vendor cuts are leading staff to turn to the IT channel for employment, presenting new opportunities for MSPs.

Join CRN on 19 October at The May Fair in London to hear keynotes, panel discussions, and boardroom sessions covering these pressing topics from the UK’s premier managed service providers and decision makers.
Register for your complimentary place at XChange MSP
#XCH23

Women in Tech Festival
2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:15 | 133 Houndsditch EC3A 7BX London, 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX
Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, will be giving Closing Keynote at Women in Tech Festival
16:40 – 17:10 | Closing Keynote: Changing the face of the UK tech
This session will focus on the evolving technology landscape and what to expect in a successful UK tech market in 2030, covering where the tech sector is going and what companies should be doing to build the stronger resilient and diverse community of the democratised technology future. This will consider accelerating your career progression and seizing the opportunity for personal growth as a positive part of that future.

AI Fringe - Striking the balance: Open Source in AI
2023-11-02 11:30 - 12:30 | The Knowledge Centre at the British Library, London, London, United Kingdom
Striking the balance: Open Source in AI
This fireside chat will explore the intricate interplay between open-source development and generative AI. The conversation, between experts from GitHub and OpenUK, will look at the impact open-source has had on accelerating the pace of generative AI research, the benefits and risks of open-source generative AI models, and what some possible questions surrounding liability and safety might mean in practice
Fireside: Peter Cihon and Amanda Brock
Peter Cihon
Senior Policy Manager, GitHub
Amanda Brock
CEO, OpenUK
Session date: Thurs 2 Nov
Session time: 12:00-12:30
Venue: The Knowledge Centre at the British Library, London

ODI Summit 2023
2023-11-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Online
A panel discussion – exploring the issue of derivative works, IP, copyright, licensing etc. across multiple sectors, including the arts and wider creative industries, the geospatial world, architecture, academia, music and a host of others. Creative industries are especially concerned with developments in gen AI – but they are not the only ones thinking about how to protect their interests, whilst deploying new technologies.
Chair: Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK
Guests:
Ed Parsons, Geospatial Technologist, Google
Prof Christiane Wenderhorst, University of Vienna & Project Lead, GPAI
Vik Khurana, Partner & Specialist in Commercial Technology Law, Bristows
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Future of AI Summit 2023
2023-11-15 08:00 - 2023-11-16 17:00 | 155 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom
5-16 November 2023
Powering the next business revolution
In-Person & Digital | etc Venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London | #FTFutureofAI
Don’t get left behind
Everyone is talking about AI. The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, an easy-to-use interface that generates original content in a matter of seconds, has crystalised its potential. Advocates predict it will revolutionise business operations, bring major productivity gains and hard-to-compete-with advantage. Its critics cite ethical concerns, worries about scaling bias, and the impact of AI on jobs. Will AI live up to its promise? Discover what all the fuss is about and properly evaluate the AI opportunity at our flagship Future of AI.
How is AI being used to boost productivity and profits? Should you invest in AI tech now, or would it be better to wait? Is it better to develop in-house talent to build AI capability, collaborate with a specialist AI partner, or outsource it entirely? How do you achieve company-wide commitment to making AI the backbone of your business? Are your customers ready? Have you got the right governance structures in place? Get the big picture as well as clear lines of sight from early adopters on how best to explain, apply, govern, integrate, scale, and commercialise AI, wherever you are on your AI Journey.
Featuring:
In conversation: The AI Divide – Will data inequality destroy healthy competition? (16 Nov 2023)
Generating AI’s game-changing future products and services requires large quantities of data, which may create a market problem. How do smaller companies that can’t afford big data sets compete? Are there cheaper ways to develop large language models (LLMs)?
Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK
Seth Dobrin, Member of the Board, AI Governance Board, former Chief AI Officer, IBM
Moderator: Murad Ahmed, Technology News Editor, Financial Times

Saudi Data and AI Authority’s Saudi Data Forum, 27 November, JW Marriott Riyadh
2023-11-27

GeoCom 2023, London
2023-12-05

Tech Rocks Summit
2023-12-07 - 2023-12-08 | 35 Rue Saint-Marc, 75002 Paris, France
Amanda Brock will be Keynote at Tech Rocks in Paris in October. This year, the 7th edition of the Tech.Rocks Summit will take place on October 7 and 8, 2023!

AI.dev | Open Source GenAI & ML Summit, San Jose
2023-12-12 08:00 - 2023-12-13 17:00
AI.dev is a nexus for developers delving into the intricate realm of open source generative AI and machine learning. At the heart of this event is the belief that open source is the engine of innovation in AI. By uniting the brightest developers from around the world, we aim to ignite discussions, foster collaborations, and shape the trajectory of open source AI.

The Turing Way Practitioners Hub Showcase Event
2024-03-06 09:30 - 17:00 | The Alan Turing Institute, British Library, 96 Euston Rd., London NW1 2DB, British Library, 96 Euston Rd., London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
Join us at The Turing Way Practitioners Hub Showcase Event for a special showcase featuring case studies, expert panels, and attendee-led discussions on the co-adoption of open source and AI.
Date: 6 March 2024
Time: 09:30 am – 5:00 pm GMT
Location: Online/Hybrid
Register here: The Turing Way Practitioners Hub Showcase Event | The Alan Turing Institute
Engage in insightful panel discussions:
1. “Demystifying AI for Sectors”
2. “Leveraging Knowledge from Growing Sectors”
Participate in group discussions on open source, reproducibility, and inclusive collaboration in data science and AI.
The Turing Way Practitioners Hub, supported by Innovate UK BridgeAI, is more than a forum—it’s a dynamic space for industry practitioners to collaborate on cutting-edge AI practices.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate, learn, and express your interest in being a part of the second Cohort!

THE 2nd OSPO SUMMIT
2024-03-28 08:00 - 2024-03-29 17:00
27 – 29 March, Shenzhen, China
Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK
Keynote: “The Future of Open Source – What lies ahead?” and Book Club with the translators of the Mandarin edition of Open Source Law, Policy and Practice.

Open Source Summit 2024 North America
2024-04-16 08:00 - 2024-04-18 17:00
Open Source Summit is the premier event for open source developers, technologists, and community leaders to collaborate, share information, solve problems, and gain knowledge, furthering open source innovation and ensuring a sustainable open source ecosystem. It is the gathering place for open-source code and community contributors.
Open Source Summit is a conference umbrella, composed of a collection of events covering the most important technologies, topics, and issues affecting open source today.
Dr. Dawn Foster, Director of Data Science for CHAOSS and Open UK Board Member, will be participating as a speaker at the panel discussions of the event.

OCP Regional Summit
2024-04-24 - 2024-04-25 | Lisbon, Portugal
The OCP Regional Summit brings together EMEA technical and business leadership along with the OCP Community to address important and emerging challenges such as rising concerns around data center sustainability, including energy efficiency and heat-reuse, to learn how hyperscale DC operator innovations can be part of the solution, and showcase deployments of OCP recognized data center equipment in EMEA.
Academic Passes are also available and gives FREE access to keynotes, technical sessions, Future Technologies Symposium, Expo Hall, Innovation Village and FTS Tech Demos.
To apply for an Academic Pass, here is the Academic Pass Request Form (also available on the OCP Regional Summit’s Registration page): https://lnkd.in/eGuSHUrz
