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'''OpenForum Europe''' ('''OFE''') is a European [[Open-source software|open source]] software and [[open standard]] not-for-profit [[think tank]]. Its key objective is to contribute to achieve an open and competitive [[digital ecosystem]] in Europe. Based in [[Brussels]], it launched its operations in 2002 and currently conducts research on topics such as [[Open source|Open Source]], [[Open standard|Open standards]], Digital Government, [[Government procurement in the European Union|public procurement, ⁣]] [[Intellectual property|Intellectual Property]], [[cloud computing]] and Internet policy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=administrator |title=About OFE |url=https://openforumeurope.org/about-ofe/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=OpenForum Europe |language=en-US}}</ref> Founded by Graham Taylor, Basil Cousins and Robert Blatchford,<ref>{{Cite web |last=administrator |title=Team |url=https://openforumeurope.org/team/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=OpenForum Europe |language=en-US}}</ref> the current executive director is Astor Nummelin Carlberg.
'''OpenForum Europe''' ('''OFE''') is a [[Europe]]an [[Open Source]] software [[advocacy group]].


==About==
==Activities==
Founded in 2002 it seeks to encourage the use of [[open source software]] and [[Open standard]]s among businesses, [[consumer]]s and governments. OFE's role has since evolved and its primary role now is to promote the use of [[open standards]] in [[Information and communications technology|ICT]] as a means of achieving full openness and [[interoperability]] of computer systems throughout Europe. It continues to promote open source software, as well as openness more generally as part of a vision to facilitate open, competitive choice for IT users.
OFE is a registered interest group with the [[European Commission]] and the [[European Parliament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ec.europa.eu/transparencyregister/public/consultation/displaylobbyist.do?id=2702114689-05|title=European Transparency Register}}</ref> OFE advises European policymakers and legislators on the merits of openness in computing and provides technical analysis and explanation. OFE promotes open source software, as well as openness more generally, as part of a vision to facilitate open, competitive choice for technology users.


OFE works closely with the [[European Commission]], [[European Parliament]], national and local governments both directly and via its national partners. It follows five openness objectives to help direct its work : User centricity, Competition, Flexibility, Sustainability, and Community.<ref>{{Cite web |last=administrator |title=Vision |url=https://openforumeurope.org/our-vision/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=OpenForum Europe |language=en-US}}</ref>
OFE is a registered interest group with the [[European Commission]] that devotes much of its time to explaining the merits of openness in computing to [[politician]]s and [[legislator]]s across Europe.


== Economic Impact of Open Source Software ==
OFE works closely with the [[European Commission]], [[European Parliament]], national and local governments both directly and via its national partners. It fully supports the European Commission's [[Digital Agenda]], which aims to create a flourishing [[digital economy]] in Europe by 2020.
In 2021, OFE, in collaboration with [[Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI|Fraunhofer ISI]], conducted a study on the impact of open source software and hardware on technological independence, competitiveness, and innovation in Europe for the [[European Commission]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Study about the impact of open source software and hardware on technological independence, competitiveness and innovation in the EU economy {{!}} Shaping Europe's digital future |url=https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/study-about-impact-open-source-software-and-hardware-technological-independence-competitiveness-and |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu |date=2 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


== The EU Open Source Policy Summit ==
OFE maintains an ongoing dialogue with key decision makers. It participates actively in [[public consultation]]s that concern the industry and often serves as an [[Interlocutor (politics)|interlocutor]] between legislators and the wider open computing community. Once a year it hosts a Summit at which top European policymakers and thought leaders from the industry share their views about the importance of open computing. In 2010 Vice President [[Neelie Kroes]], [[European Commissioner]] for the Digital Agenda provided the keynote.
Started in 2015, OFE organises the EU Open Source Policy Summit <ref>{{Cite web |title=The EU Open Source Policy Summit – The only conference bringing Open Source and policy together. |url=https://summit.openforumeurope.org/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>. Started as just a few people workshop, its 2022 edition gathered 600 participants and 38 speakers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grzegorzewska |first=Paula |date=2022-02-10 |title=Thank you for joining the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2022! |url=https://openforumeurope.org/thank-you-for-joining-the-eu-open-source-policy-summit-2022/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=OpenForum Europe |language=en-US}}</ref> Topics tackled during the sessions at the Summit included: public sector’s capacity in Open Source, Open Source Software security, Economics of Open Source and supporting the green transition through Open Source solutions.


== OpenForum Academy ==
The organisation is actively involved in the discussion about the development of [[OpenDocument|Open Document Format]] (ODF), an ISO standard for electronic documents.
OpenForum Academy is an independent programme established by OpenForum Europe with the aim to create a link between academias and policymaker. In order to provide new input and insight into the key issues which impact the openness of the IT market, the programme gathers researchers from various countries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=administrator |title=About OFA |url=https://openforumeurope.org/about-ofa/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=OpenForum Europe |language=en-US}}</ref>

OFE cooperates with the [[Open Source Consortium]], [[Free Software Foundation Europe]], the Linux Professional Institute LPI<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lpi.org// |title=Linux Professional Institute |publisher=LPI |date= |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref> as well as Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure (FFII) and the ODF Alliance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.odfalliance.org/ |title=OpenDocument Format Alliance |publisher=Odfalliance.org |date= |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref>

==Membership==
OFE is supported by major IT suppliers and works closely with the European Commission and National Governments both direct and via National Associates.

OFE corporate members include [[Google]], [[IBM]], [[Oracle Corporation|Oracle]], [[Red Hat]] and [[Deloitte]]. OFE has national partners from across Europe, representing many tens of thousands of SMEs. It also has a partnership with the [[Free Software Foundation Europe]] (FSFE) and collaborates with the [[Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure]] (FFII). These are two of the leading free and open source software campaign groups in Europe. OFE also collaborates with the [[European Committee for Interoperable Systems]] (ECIS).

==Activities==
OFE Chief Executive Graham Taylor spoke at the 4th EU Ministerial eGovernment conference in Lisbon in September 2007, stressing the benefits of open source software in government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.openforumeurope.org/press-room/press-releases/OFE%20release%20210907%20-3.pdf/view/ |title=OFE Press Release - 4th Ministerial eGovernment Conference - Lisbon — Open Forum Europe |publisher=Openforumeurope.org |date=2007-09-21 |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref>

OpenForum Europe has helped to launch petitions to call on government bodies such as the European Parliament to use open standards whenever possible.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.openforumeurope.org/press-room/press-releases/ep_petition_release.pdf/view/ |title=OFE Press Release - New petition calls for open standards in the European Parliament — Open Forum Europe |publisher=Openforumeurope.org |date= |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref>

OpenForum Europe has also held seminars to instruct lawmakers on the merits of open source software and open standards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/08/317/ |title=EUROPA - PRESS RELEASES - Press Release - Neelie Kroes European Commissioner for Competition PolicyBeing open about standards OpenForum Europe - Breakfast seminarBrussels, 10th June 2008 |publisher=Europa.eu |date= |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref>

===Software patents===
The body has been criticised in 2003 by [[Bruce Perens]] for its stance on [[software patents]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/05/07/open_source_representative_calls/|title=Open Source ‘representative’ calls for software patents|publisher=Theregister.co.uk|accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref> This was rejected by OFE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/05/09/openforum_europe_rejects_perens_charges/|title=OpenForum Europe rejects Perens charges|publisher=Theregister.co.uk|accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref> In 2010, [[Florian Müller]] accused OFE and its members of hypocrisy in connection with open standards, stating that they had been a "notorious fake representative of open source for many years."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techeye.net/software/open-source-advocates-accused-of-hypocrisy |title=Open source "advocates" accused of hypocrisy - The Big Four have double standards |publisher=TechEye |date=2010-07-21 |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.openforumeurope.org/ OpenForum Europe]
*[http://www.openforumeurope.org/ OpenForum Europe]
*[http://www.openparliament.eu/ Open Parliament] - petition to use Open Standards in EU


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Revision as of 13:43, 26 March 2024

OFE
OpenForum Europe
Established2002
FoundersGraham Taylor, Basil Cousins, Robert Blatchford
TypeNon-profit Think Tank
FocusOpen source software, European Digital policy
HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
Chairperson
Sachiko Muto
Executive Director
Astor Nummelin Carlberg
Websitewww.openforumeurope.org

OpenForum Europe (OFE) is a European open source software and open standard not-for-profit think tank. Its key objective is to contribute to achieve an open and competitive digital ecosystem in Europe. Based in Brussels, it launched its operations in 2002 and currently conducts research on topics such as Open Source, Open standards, Digital Government, public procurement, ⁣ Intellectual Property, cloud computing and Internet policy.[1] Founded by Graham Taylor, Basil Cousins and Robert Blatchford,[2] the current executive director is Astor Nummelin Carlberg.

Activities

OFE is a registered interest group with the European Commission and the European Parliament.[3] OFE advises European policymakers and legislators on the merits of openness in computing and provides technical analysis and explanation. OFE promotes open source software, as well as openness more generally, as part of a vision to facilitate open, competitive choice for technology users.

OFE works closely with the European Commission, European Parliament, national and local governments both directly and via its national partners. It follows five openness objectives to help direct its work : User centricity, Competition, Flexibility, Sustainability, and Community.[4]

Economic Impact of Open Source Software

In 2021, OFE, in collaboration with Fraunhofer ISI, conducted a study on the impact of open source software and hardware on technological independence, competitiveness, and innovation in Europe for the European Commission.[5]

The EU Open Source Policy Summit

Started in 2015, OFE organises the EU Open Source Policy Summit [6]. Started as just a few people workshop, its 2022 edition gathered 600 participants and 38 speakers.[7] Topics tackled during the sessions at the Summit included: public sector’s capacity in Open Source, Open Source Software security, Economics of Open Source and supporting the green transition through Open Source solutions.

OpenForum Academy

OpenForum Academy is an independent programme established by OpenForum Europe with the aim to create a link between academias and policymaker. In order to provide new input and insight into the key issues which impact the openness of the IT market, the programme gathers researchers from various countries.[8]

References

  1. ^ administrator. "About OFE". OpenForum Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  2. ^ administrator. "Team". OpenForum Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  3. ^ "European Transparency Register".
  4. ^ administrator. "Vision". OpenForum Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Study about the impact of open source software and hardware on technological independence, competitiveness and innovation in the EU economy | Shaping Europe's digital future". digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  6. ^ "The EU Open Source Policy Summit – The only conference bringing Open Source and policy together". Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  7. ^ Grzegorzewska, Paula (10 February 2022). "Thank you for joining the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2022!". OpenForum Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  8. ^ administrator. "About OFA". OpenForum Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2022.

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