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Date
June 11
Time
12:00 - 18:00 CEST
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Save the Date: Capital Series Poland
Save the Date: OpenForum Academy Symposium 2025
Register your interest below to join OpenForum Europe and partners for the next edition of the Capital Series events, taking place in Warsaw on 11 June 2025 under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU! |
Marking the sixth installment of our cyclical events, Capital Series Poland will bring Brussels-level discussions of open source policy directly to Warsaw. This will provide a unique opportunity for the local open source community to directly engage with EU and national policymakers to better understand policies that impact the Polish market. The discussions will cover cybersecurity, AI, and digital sovereignty in the context of the Polish Presidency of the Council. |
| Capital Series Poland is organised with the help of our esteemed Partners: APELL, Polska Izba Informatyki i Telekomunikacji, Linux Professional Institute, Red Hat Poland, and The Apache Software Foundation. Red Hat Poland is also the Sponsor of our event. |
If you’re interested in joining as a Sponsor, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ola (ola@openforumeurope.org). |
ABOUT CAPITAL SERIES |
| Capital Series events are single-day, high-level policy gatherings dedicated to advancing open source policy priorities in alignment with the objectives of the member states holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Series builds on the OFE’s annual EU Open Source Policy Summit in Brussels to further help “connect the dots” between EU institutions, in particular past-present-future EU Council Presidencies taking place in the respective Member States. |
Poland’s 2035 Digitalisation Strategy marks a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey, introducing for the first time a dedicated strategy to govern and promote open source technologies. By including these considerations, the government has recognised open source as a driver of innovation, collaboration, and resilience in the digital age.
The Strategy has come at a critical time, with Poland presiding over the Council of the EU and preparing for the implementation of EU digital legislation. This panel explores the intersection of Poland’s digital ambitions, EU policy, and the evolving role of open source.
How can policymakers ensure an effective execution of Poland’s open source strategy? And what can the open source community do to navigate the legislative opportunities and challenges ahead? Join us for a critical discussion on shaping the future of open source in Poland’s digital transformation journey.
As Poland accelerates its digital transformation, open source technologies are emerging as a powerful enabler of innovation, collaboration, and resilience across industries. From equipping the next generation with cutting-edge digital skills to fostering advancements in AI, open source has the potential to play a pivotal role in future-proofing Poland’s economy and driving sustainable growth.
This panel delves into how open source can serve as a cornerstone of Poland’s industrial and technological evolution. We’ll explore how the integration of open source solutions can address critical challenges such as upskilling the workforce, modernising the education system to align with 21st-century demands, and creating a thriving ecosystem for AI development.
In an era defined by geopolitical tensions, hybrid warfare, and rapid technological advancement, ensuring national and European sovereignty in the digital space has become a critical priority. Open source technologies offer a unique pathway to enhance cybersecurity, foster digital autonomy, and strengthen resilience against emerging threats.
This panel will explore the strategic role of open source in securing Poland’s digital infrastructure and bolstering the country’s ambitions for greater sovereignty in the digital realm. We’ll discuss how open and transparent technologies can help mitigate risks in an increasingly interconnected world, empower local innovation, and align Poland with broader European efforts to reduce dependency on external technology providers.