Open Source Policy & Ecosystem Forum

The Open Source Policy & Ecosystem Forum will take place on 8 June 2026 in Brussels as a one-day, single-track, exclusive event bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and open source communities in key sectors relevant to Europe’s digital sovereignty.

This event builds on the Linux Foundation’s role as an interface between the global open source ecosystem and European policy and market priorities. Through high-level discussions and expert exchanges, participants will explore how engagement with the global digital commons supports European digital sovereignty, innovation leadership, and industrial competitiveness. Discussion topics include collaboration enabled by open source within critical verticals such as energy or finance, cybersecurity regulation and its real-life impact, thriving open source ecosystems, and the role of EU policy instruments in shaping open source of the future.

The event will be conducted under Chatham House Rule, allowing participants to speak openly and share insights without attribution and to promote open and honest discussions.