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This edit has for objective to update the OpenForum Europe page regarding its activities and principle work projects. Major parts were removed as they conveyed past achievements that are now less significant to the association. It is also an actualisation of the current director and definition of its work. The newly added sections illustrate the major projects maintained by OFE in recent years.
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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>, its current director is now Astor Nummelin Carlberg.
'''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> its current director is now Astor Nummelin Carlberg.


==Activities==
==Activities==
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== Economic Impact of Open Source Software ==
== Economic Impact of Open Source Software ==
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 |language=en}}</ref>.
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 |language=en}}</ref>


== The EU Open Source Policy Summit ==
== The EU Open Source Policy Summit ==

Revision as of 08:32, 19 July 2022

OpenForum Europe
AbbreviationOFE
Established2002
TypeNon-profit Think Tank
FocusEuropean Digital policy
HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
CEO
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] its current director is now 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 has organised the EU Open Source Policy Summit for 8 years now[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. 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.

External links

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