WILMINGTON, DE — The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has unveiled its highly anticipated agenda for the Community Over Code Europe conference, scheduled for June 3-5, 2024, in Bratislava, Slovakia. This gathering, formerly known as ApacheCon, represents ASF’s premier event, drawing open source enthusiasts and contributors from around the globe to engage in discussions about the future of open source projects and collaborations.
Community Over Code Europe is set to span three days, featuring a robust lineup of keynotes, sessions, and workshops focused on pivotal topics within the ASF projects and the broader open source ecosystem. Among the areas slated for exploration are data engineering, performance engineering, search technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and strategies for fostering healthy open source communities.
The event promises an array of distinguished keynote speakers poised to share their insights on urgent issues impacting the open source community. Dirk-Willem Van Gulik, VP of Public Policy at the ASF, will address the implications of the Cyber Resiliency Act on open source development, emphasizing the policy landscape’s increasing entanglement with technology. Dr. Sherae Daniel will present findings from her research on self-promotion among open source software developers, examining the dynamics between visibility and contribution. Furthermore, Asim Ussain, Executive Director of the Green Software Foundation, is expected to introduce a novel framework designed to measure software’s environmental impact, highlighting the intersection between sustainability and technology.
A panel discussion focusing on EU policies and regulations and their effects on professionals in open source program offices will also feature prominently, underlining the intricate relationship between governance and the open source movement.
The announcement of Community Over Code Europe reflects a significant moment for the ASF and the open source community at large. This conference serves as a critical platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation, enabling participants to share best practices, confront challenges, and collectively shape the future of open source technology.
By addressing contemporary issues such as cybersecurity legislation, environmental sustainability, and regulatory environments, Community Over Code Europe is poised to stimulate important conversations within the open source community. These discussions hold the potential to influence not only the trajectory of ASF projects but also the broader ethos surrounding open source development.
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