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SUMMARY:Turning Ethical AI into Technical Reality - The Role of Open Source and Standardisation
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URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/turning-ethical-ai-into-technical-reality/
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SUMMARY:Open Hybrid Cloud Round Table: Enabling a competitive multi-vendor market
DESCRIPTION:Join OpenForum Europe’s Round Table to explore how open standards and interoperability can enable a competitive multi-vendor cloud market. \nCloud has matured from a buzzword to a fully realised operational reality. It can offer numerous advantages for those adopting cloud computing\, such as decreased costs\, higher flexibility\, efficiency and security\, especially in flexible hybrid cloud environments. However\, the lack of cloud interoperability is a barrier to cloud-computing uptake\, because organizations fear vendor lock-in. \nLock-in leads to the situation that once an organisation has selected a cloud provider\, either it cannot move to another provider or it will incur a substantial cost in doing so\, either because the economic or technical offer has become inadequate\, or because the vendor has ceased operations. A common mechanism for enabling interoperability is the use of open standards. In this event we want to explore how open standards and interoperability can enable a competitive multi-vendor cloud market. \n  \nRegister \nThe event is free to attend\, but due to limited capacity we appreciate signing up through the form. \n  \nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPierre Chastanet \nHead of Unit\, Cloud Unit at DG CNCT \n\n\nClark Parsons \nManaging Director\, Internet Economy Foundation \n\n\nDaniel Melin \nSwedish National Procurement Services \n\n\n\n\n  \nModerator and Questions\n\n\n\n\nAfter the speakers’ opening statements\, Graham Taylor\, Chairman of OpenForum Europe\, will facilitate a discussion under Chatham House rules between our panelists on the following questions: \n  \n  – How could interoperability create a level playing field in the cloud market? \n  – What is the impact of Hybrid Cloud on the marketplace and on interoperability requirements? \n  – What are the underlying roadblocks for missing interoperability of cloud services? \n  – What are the current policy goals of the Commission with regard to the cloud services market?\n\n\n\n  \nPracticalities\nVenue: VIP Room at Avenue des Arts 56\, 1000 Brussels \n\n  – 12:00: Light lunch\n  – 13:00: Start of the panels\, with a short introduction by the moderator and speakers followed by a moderated discussion\n  – 14:30: Event concludes with opportunity to continue discussions\n\nIntroductory statements will be public\, while discussions will be under Chatham House Rule.
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/4619/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181002T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181002T140000
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SUMMARY:Towards Open Digital Government - Tallinn Declaration\, PSI Directive and Digital Europe as catalysts for Public Sector Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Register now\nOne year ago\, 32 European countries formally signed the Tallinn eGovernment Declaration – committing to accelerating public sector digital transformation in order to build a more direct and responsive public administration founded on open standards and Open Source. \nCouncil and Parliament are on track to adopt the recast of the PSI Directive\, which aims to widen the usage of public authorities’ data. \nEarlier this year\, the Commission introduced the Digital Europe programme\, with one goal being to provide the framework and funding to expand digital capacities in the public interest to build upon what was achieved in eGovernment to build a truly digital government. \nDigital transformation is high on the agenda and with governments under pressure to show tangible benefits to citizens\, there is drive in the public sector to become leaders. \nLast year\, OpenForum Europe (OFE) welcomed the Declaration with an event\, examining what it means in practice. A year on\, OFE will take the opportunity of the first anniversary to discuss and assess the state of digital transformation in the public sector\, identify roadblocks and catalysts to discover how the ecosystem can work together to accelerate the transformation. \n  \nWe are delighted to welcome representatives from the current EU Presidency\, the European Commission and member state operational staff: \n Mario Campolargo\, Deputy Director-General DGIT\, European Commission\, will introduce and discuss DGIT’s internal approach and collaboration with national public administrations relating to adopting a default to open strategy for technology\, process and people. \n  \n  \n  \nGregor Schmied\, Digitalisation & E-Government at the Austrian Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs and Austrian Permanent Representation will provide an EU Presidency perspective on how the Presidency plans to realise the Declaration\, as well as core outcomes of the recent eGvt summit (26 September). \n  \n  \n  \n Daniel Melin\, Senior Procurement officer with the Swedish National Procurement Services will provide information on how the Tallinn declaration has been realised on a member state level. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOFE’s Open Governments Chair\, James Lovegrove (Red Hat)\, will facilitate a discussion between our panelists which will touch upon some of the following questions: \n\nHow can the Tallinn Declaration be transformed into real actions?\nWhat are the key legislative proposals supporting a truly open digital government? What legislation is missing?\nWhat impact will the PSI Directive and Digital Europe programme have on digitising government?\nWhat steps have the Commission\, the Presidencies and national governments taken to realise the Tallinn Declaration?\nWith open source having become mainstream\, is the challenge now cultural/organisational and not technological?\nAre there missing metrics in measuring Government digitisation?\nWhat are some best practice examples in desktop\, mobile\, infrastructure and devops and what can we learn from them?\n\n  \nThe practicalities: \nA light lunch will be served at 12h00 and the presentations will start at 12h30. \nThe discussion following the introductory presentations will be moderated and will be held under the Chatham House Rule.
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/one-year-after-the-tallinn-declaration-taking-stock-of-progress-and-areas-to-accelerate/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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SUMMARY:Public Sector Digital Transformation - From the Tallinn Declaration to a borderless government
DESCRIPTION:Registrations here \n  \nOn 6 October\, EU ministers meet in Tallinn to formally adopt an eGovernment Declaration. This ministerial declaration aims to enable the transition towards a borderless government\, and to practically support the public sector to fully grasp the benefits of the Digital Age. \nThe vision of a public sector which can excel at the implementation of the ‘once-only’ principle\, which facilitates the reuse of data and the open collaboration of various departments nationally and across borders\, is the recognised shared objective of the policy makers and reflects the expectations of the EU citizens. This is also part of the current legislative negotiations for the proposed Directive on introducing a European Services e-card and related administrative facilities. \nShowing this strong commitment is a signal that the public sector is willing to adapt to the technology change and face the challenges that such a transition would entail. Achieving such a vision is complex. Implementing this transition will pass through several preparation phases\, exchange of best practices and public administrations working together towards these identified common goals. \nWhat does a borderless government mean in practice and which are the future trends? What are the next steps following the adoption of the Tallinn eGovernment Declaration? How can Open Source speed up the digital transformation? And what are the benefits of an open Public Sector Digital Transformation for the citizens? These are some of the questions which will be addressed by our speakers and participants. \nPanelists:  \n\nMs Kaja Kallas\, Member of the European Parliament\, ALDE\, Estonia\nMs Jaana Sahk-Labi\, Counsellor for Information Society\, Permanent Representation of Estonia to the EU\nMr Pierre Damas\, DG DIGIT\, European Commission\n\nModerator: \n\nMr James Lovegrove\, OFE’s Chair for the Task Force on Open Government and Red Hat’s EMEA Public Affairs Director\n\nThe discussion following the introductory presentations will be moderated and will be held under the Chatham House Rule. \nA light lunch will be served at 12h00 and the presentations will start at 12h30. \nRegistrations are open until 9 October 2017 COB.
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/public-sector-digital-transformation-tallinn-declaration-borderless-government/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20160608T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20160608T190000
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SUMMARY:One Framework to rule them all?
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URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/one-framework-rule-one-framework-find-one-framework-bring-darkness-bind/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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SUMMARY:The Blockchain Revolution - How will it change the way we do Business and interact with Government?
DESCRIPTION:***White Paper now available*** \nBlockchain is the new hot topic\, both in Brussels and around the world. The IT market is excited not only about distributed ledger technology\, but the security possibilities it brings. All eyes are looking at how it disrupts the way we exchange and store data. But what is this technology all about\, how does it work and what is meant by a ‘distributed’ ledger? How can ledger technology assist governments in providing better suited services for citizens and how to ensure that the underlying technology is not confused with its use cases\, e.g. Bitcoin? \nEuropean Commission officials suggest it may be too early to regulate such a nascent technology\, while the Council pushes for legislation on virtual currencies by the end of June. Meanwhile\, the EP plenary is expected to vote in May its own initiative report on “Virtual Currencies”.\n  \nPanelists: \n\nFabrizio Sestini\, Senior Expert  for Digital Social Innovation\, DG CONNECT European Commission; \nJohn Palfreyman\, Director – Blockchain\, IBM Cloud Division;\nDaniele De Gennaro\, Team Leader\, European Banking Federation; \nCatherine Mulligan\, Associate Director\, IC3RE (Imperial College Centre for Cryptocurrency Research and Engineering)\n\n  \nOur panel will cover these issues and more\, in a discussion moderated by Dr. Alea Fairchild\, Professor at KU Leuven and also OFE Academic Fellow. The event will be followed by a reception. \n\n\nOnline invitation\nPanelists introductory speeches\nPictures from the event\n\n \n \nImage credit by Toria\, via Shutterstock.com
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/blockchain-revolution-will-change-way-business-interact-government/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160316T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160316T100000
DTSTAMP:20250103T054155
CREATED:20160303T131328Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediary liability through the back door:  Consequences of extending digital copyright for the open internet
DESCRIPTION:***White Paper now available*** \nOpenForum Europe (OFE) and Copyright for Creativity (C4C) have the pleasure to invite you to the following event focusing on the issue of intermediary liability\, the 1st in a series of events on this topic. We will bring together an MEP\, an academic expert and a representative from the civil society to discuss the consequences of extending digital copyright for the open internet. \nThere seems to be an increasing tendency to extend the responsibility of ISPs compared to the level established in 2000. While courts have been dealing with many grey areas in the legal framework\, and balancing competing interests\, the European Commission is set to propose a major review of this equilibrium for copyright. \n– Does the intermediary liability regime support the growth of a dynamic creative industry in Europe? – How would the extension of liability affect the balance of incentives for hosting or caching services to allow users to defend themselves against wrongful claims of copyright infringement used to remove their content? – What should be the rights of internet users against wrongful claims to remove their content\, how can we protect against an over-reaching claim and its consequences for freedom of expression? – How could new “players”\, “active” hosts or conduits be isolated from others\, and what would be the impact on the basic workings of the internet? – How would new copyright rules creating direct liability impact the users who create\, upload and share content online themselves (UGC)?– How will the Commission take forward the diverging views expressed in the public consultation? \n  \nOnline invitation \nPanelists introductory speeches \nPictures from the event \n 
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/intermediary-liability-round-table/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151112T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151112T190000
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SUMMARY:Open Platforms : the future of Cloud Computing ?
DESCRIPTION:***White Paper now available*** \nCloud computing is still in its infancy\, with new services constantly being developed\, as technological advances come to meet evolving user needs. A recent study financed by the European Commission reveals that\, from 2015 to 2020\, cloud computing could add a cumulative total of €449bn to the EU28 GDP\, creating 1 million new jobs in the process. \nThese days\,  we continue to see interesting developments in cloud computing: many of the more exciting and promising cloud computing products\, especially at the infrastructure level\, result from collaborations. Open Source based projects like OpenStack or Cloud Foundry are increasingly becoming global industry platforms. On top of this infrastructure\, cloud service providers are trying to differentiate themselves and to create unique\, innovative services\, tailored to the need of their potential users. \nHow is this trend impacting the cloud computing marketplace as a whole? How to combine a flourishing market of innovative\, unique services with users’ demands for flexible\, interoperable cloud solutions? Will collaborative work around cloud infrastructure result in formal standards that could facilitate users to link services from different providers and/or to change providers in the future? \nThis Round Table will open with keynote speeches from our panelists. The following debates with all participants will be held under the Chatham House Rule and will be moderated by Graham Taylor\, OFE’s Chief Executive. A cocktail reception will follow the event. \n\nOnline invitation\nAdrian Keward’s presentation\nPanelists introductory speeches\nPictures from the event
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/open-platformsloud-computing/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151022T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151022T190000
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SUMMARY:How to unleash the innovative potential of text and data mining in the EU?
DESCRIPTION:*** White Paper now available *** \nText and data mining (TDM) represents a significant opportunity for growth\, innovation and research in Europe. The use of computing power to analyse data is unleashing a wave of innovation\, from research (social sciences\, humanities\, medical research) to commercially driven innovation (example – pharma\, translation tools\, cyber-security\, product development\, data-driven journalism). Widespread adoption of TDM will ultimately prove crucial to Europe’s global competitiveness. Evidence already points to a growing gap in the research sector\, between European and Japan and the US.  \nIn this Round Table\, we focus on these opportunities and on the roadblocks that may be hindering European researchers and companies\, in the context of the Digital Single Market. In particular\, from the copyright perspective\, lack of clarity on when TDM is legally permissible\, and the differences in national approaches – from the UK to Germany – are often cited as key concerns.  \n  \nOnline invitationPresentation by Peter Murray-RustPanelists introductory speechesPictures from the event
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/how-to-unleashning-in-the-eu/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150630T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150630T193000
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SUMMARY:ICT standards for the Digital Single Market
DESCRIPTION:*** White Paper now available *** \nRegister here \nThe Digital Single Market (DSM) Strategy clearly outlines the importance of standardisation for achieving the objectives of an agile future digital economy for promoting growth and innovation for Europe: “Standardisation has an essential role to play in increasing interoperability of new technologies within the Digital Single Market. It can help steer the development of new technologies ”. Possibly controversially\, the DSM Communication suggests that “currently industry stakeholders decide ‘bottom up’ in which areas to develop standards and this is increasingly taking place outside of Europe\, undermining our long-term competitiveness”. Is this the right approach? \nThis Round Table will explore the various routes how standardisation can effectively contribute to the implementation of the DSM strategy and how public authorities can make use of standards in support of the respective policy priorities. How can Europe maximise its opportunity for innovation in a global market? The Round Table aims at providing some deep insights from which further concrete recommendations for action can be developed. \nLink to the invitation \nPresentations of the speakers: \nJochen Friedrich \nDaniel Dardailler
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/ict-standards-for-the-digital-single-market/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150401T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150401T190000
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SUMMARY:The role of encryption in cloud computing for data privacy and security
DESCRIPTION:*** White Paper now available *** \nA consensus is growing among IT security experts that security must focus on the data itself\, instead of its physical location or the infrastructure (on-premise vs off-premise\, specific geographic locations etc.). This helps ensure that data will remain safe even if physical access to the device holding the data is gained. \nEncryption is one of the most effective data protection controls available today\, as part of a defense-in-depth approach\, being correlated with good authentication\, authorisation and auditing. When data is encrypted\, the access is regulated through the distribution of keys\, thus the risk is transferred from the content to the keys. \nThis round table will look at issues such as the main driving force of encryption\, the data that should be protected and the best moment to encrypt this data. \nOnline invitation
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/the-role-of-encryption-in-cloud-computing-for-data-privacy-and-security/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150306T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150306T190000
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SUMMARY:Regulating a Borderless Internet : EU vs US Perspectives on Net Neutrality
DESCRIPTION:*** White Paper now available *** \nEarly  in 2015\, the  Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission  presented his  plans to settle the Net Neutrality question\, by applying  Title II  (common carrier) of the Communications Act of 1934 to the  internet in a  vote expected on February 26\, 2015. At  the same  time on the other side of the Atlantic\, the European Union is  about to decide on its own framework for regulation of the network.  After a vote in Parliament  in 2014 which toughened up the proposal of  the Commission\, Member  States are now reportedly close to reaching an  agreement on a  principle-based approach to Net Neutrality. Issues such  as how to tackle  positive discrimination aka ‘zero-rating’ appear to  remain unresolved. \nThis round table will focus on the regulatory aspects of Net Neutrality\, comparing EU and US perspectives\, their differences\, similarities and implications for the continued openness of a Borderless Internet and in terms  of regulatory  requirements for companies active in both sides of the  Atlantic. \nOnline invitation \nPresentations of the speakers : \nAntonios Drossos \nFrode Sorensen
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/regulating-a-borderless-internet-eu-vs-us-perspectives-on-net-neutrality/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141126T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141126T190000
DTSTAMP:20250103T054155
CREATED:20141126T140522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141126T140522Z
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SUMMARY:The Policy\, Legal and Regulatory Implications of Regional Clouds
DESCRIPTION:*** White Paper now available *** \nTime and time again people can hear references to “data Schengen area” or “fortress Europe”. While some people raise concerns about the negative impact of such regional approach\, others consider that reinforcing regional clouds might be the appropriate solution. \nDuring this second event of the OpenForum Academy Round Tables’ Programme\, stakeholders from industry\, European policy-making\, academia and community looked at the policy and legal implications of regional cloud. To set up the context\, Professor Millard described the historical context and the concept of “balkanisation” of the cloud and then he pointed out the difficulties of defining a “Europe-only cloud”. Following his intervention\, Mr Graux\, the editor of the EU Code of Conduct\, described the drafting work and the outcomes of this industry-led non-binding text. Before passing to the interactive discussion with an audience of more than 45 participants\, Mr Troyon Rama represented point of view of the industry and conveyed IBM’s observations about the shape of the European Cloud market opportunity as well as client feedback on what are their key priorities and concerns\, majoring on how of new technologies are powerful enablers of innovation and economic growth. \nThe audience actively participated in the discussions\, addressing several aspects of data storage localisation and its justification. The interventions raised concerns about the consequences of polarised debates\, they touched the existing emotional justifications underlying the choices of data centres and also looked at alternative solutions to ensure data protection and privacy. Many of these points found the consensus of the participants to the event. \nOnline invitation
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/the-policy-legal-and-regulatory-implications-of-regional-clouds/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141010T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141010T123000
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SUMMARY:Trusted Cloud for the Enterprise –what are the key factors today?
DESCRIPTION:*** White Paper now available *** \nThe European Commission’s Trusted Cloud Europe framework raises questions of trust and confidence in cloud computing. It seeks to encourage best practice and consensus building amongst both cloud providers and cloud users. And it sets thresholds for public procurement. Much positive work has been done but there’s more to do. As the market for cloud services evolves rapidly\, some burning questions remain for the enterprise cloud market of today. \nOnline registration
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/trusted-cloud-for-the-enterprise-what-are-the-key-factors-today/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140626T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140626T190000
DTSTAMP:20250103T054155
CREATED:20140626T132203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140626T132203Z
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SUMMARY:Ensuring the security of critical ICT Infrastructure after Heartbleed: Should we leave it to the Community or does Government have a role?
DESCRIPTION:*** White Paper now available *** \nOpenForum Academy (OFA) Round Table discussion on the security of critical ICT Infrastrucutre.
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/ensuring-the-security-of-critical-ict-infrastructure-after-heartbleed-should-we-leave-it-to-the-community-or-does-government-have-a-role/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140219T170000
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SUMMARY:Patent non-aggression pacts: a way forward for technological innovation?
DESCRIPTION:*** White Paper now available *** \nPatents have proven useful in protecting innovation by ensuring fair  revenue to inventors in  exchange for public disclosure. The current  system\, however\, has led to a number of abuses in the field of technology  which are harming innovation in a significant manner. So-called ‘patent trolls’\, companies whose business model consists in buying up patents  with the sole aim of  taking anyone who infringes them to court\, have grown exponentially\, particularly in the US where they are increasingly  seen as a major problem.
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/patent-non-aggression-pacts-a-way-forward-for-technological-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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SUMMARY:Exploring the economic impact of net neutrality in Europe
DESCRIPTION:*** White Paper now available *** \nIn September 2013 the European Commission unveiled its proposals for a new Telecoms package\, including the draft Regulation coined as Connected Continent. One of its key components is a new set of rules intended to safeguard net neutrality. While such action has been long-awaited by many stakeholders\, the current proposal is not without criticism. At a time when business models on the Internet are evolving and many European countries are already taking action to ensure a fair and balanced framework the time is now for the EU to take action. \n In line with its mission to spur insight and innovative thinking into the issues which impact the openness of technology\, OpenForum Academy together with MEP Marietje Schaake organised a European Parliament Round Table on 13th November 2013. The discussion was dedicated to the economic aspects of net neutrality\, and in particular the proposed provisions regarding so-called “specialised services”. How will this impact the different economic actors in the value-chain\, and how would such services affect the open\, non-discriminatory character of the Internet?
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/exploring-the-economic-impact-of-net-neutrality-in-europe/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130905T170000
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SUMMARY:Open source in mobile operating systems\, a game changing model?
DESCRIPTION:*** White Paper now available *** \nAlongside Android other actors have now embraced the Open Source Software (OSS) model and new initiatives such as Mozilla’s Firefox Operating System (OS) and Canonical’s Ubuntu Touch show real promise. Is the use of Open Source hiding a hidden opportunity in the mobile market? It is claimed it is supporting a new wave of innovation in mobile with customized versions developed by device manufacturers (Samsung TouchWiz\, HTC Sense) or community-created alternatives (CyanogenMod\, Replicant). Different sectors seem to be benefiting from the OSS model\, some of Android’s code finding its way into ebook readers\, smart TVs\, video game consoles and cars. But this apparent success is not going unchallenged\, and concerns exist that the distribution of OSS free of charge is harmful to competition. So are the benefits only available to the suppliers or is there benefit to the wider market in Europe and to the user? \n Through this Round Table discussion representatives of leading organisations will initially explore the reasons for their attraction to this model\, and how it brings value across the value-chain. Via a moderated discussion with invited guests from across the spectrum of views we will then challenge their thinking and test whether there really is a proven case in support of innovation and competition in the market\, or whether its disruptive effect merely displaces existing suppliers.
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/open-source-in-mobile-operating-systems-a-game-changing-model/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130522T170000
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SUMMARY:Can we determine and restrict the location of our data in the Cloud\, and when do we need to?
DESCRIPTION:*** White paper now available *** \nLast year OpenForum Academy hosted a Round Table discussion on “Who do you Trust with your Data in the Cloud?” which featured the launch of a report by Hogan Lovells on Government Access to Data in the Cloud and a comparison of the Patriot Act with national schemes across Europe. That report has been widely quoted since\, with some praising it for shedding light on the situation and others challenging its conclusions. Since then the thinking on the impact of Cloud Computingacross Europe has developed significantly\, the European Commission has published its Communication\, yet the same key question remains – Can we determine and restrict the  location of our data in the Cloud\, and when do we need to? \n 
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/can-we-determine-and-restrict-the-location-of-our-data-in-the-cloud-and-when-do-we-need-to/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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SUMMARY:Improving Cyber Security in Europe\, the way forward
DESCRIPTION:*** White paper now available *** \nGraham Taylor opened the event by welcoming everyone to the OpenForum Academy (OFA) and explained the purpose of the OFA and its participation in the open  standards community. He introduced the concept of the OFA with its approximately 40  Research Fellows from industry and academia\, with its purpose of creating new  thought leadership and debates. He pointed out they had provided the First OFA conference proceedings on the table for each participant. He introduced the breakfast briefing topic ‘Improving Cyber Security in Europe\, the way forward’\, then used the example of the Twitter hack on the @AP account and the fake report of an injury to U.S. President Obama as an example of some of the issues in cyber security today.
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/improving-cyber-security-in-europe-the-way-forward/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20111019T080000
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SUMMARY:Global ICT Standards for Innovation and Growth in Europe
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to a Breakfast Briefing at the European Parliament on Wednesday\, October 19\, 2011\, 8:00 am. The topic is “Global ICT Standards for Innovation and Growth in Europe”. The event is hosted by the Chair to the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)\, Malcolm Harbour. \nThe Briefing will be held at the Salon des Députés and will last from 0800-0930 hours\, breakfast will be provided. This briefing will provide the opportunity to discuss about proposed legal changes to European ICT Standardisation and provide a broad spectrum of opinion from different stakeholders: \nThe European Commission presented a legal package on European Standardisation in June this year consisting of a Commission Communication (COM(2010)311) and a draft Regulation (COM(2010)315). The latter is now in the legal decision making process with the European Parliament and the Council. \nIn this draft Regulation\, the Commission proposed some major changes for the ICT sector in order to make global ICT standards available for implementation and use in Europe. The ICT sector is a dynamic and high-growth market in Europe. But in order to be truly competitive\, innovative and efficient\, interoperability and openness have to be ascertained in the digital market. In this note\, the Digital Agenda flagship initiative recognises that the use of standards and specifications and the promotion of open infrastructures are key factors for economical growth within the Internal Market.  \nA large number of the most relevant Standards and Specifications in the ICT sector are developed in open\, global fora and consortia like W3C\, OASIS or the IETF. These standards and specifications are widely used and implemented and demonstrate their value in daily use. However\, due to current EU law it has not been allowed to directly reference these standards and specifications in EU policies nor in public procurement. This is a critical problem for a modern and competitive ICT policy in Europe\, a matter which is also addressed in the draft Regulation by the European Commission. \nEurope strives for being in a position to lead globally on innovation. There are many new innovative areas where technologies are combined and integrated and where ICT standards and specifications play a key role. Examples include eHealth\, smartGRID\, eGovernment\, intelligent transportation\, etc.  Policy makers can drive innovation in these areas by effective innovation policies. \nThis breakfast briefing will provide the opportunity to discuss about the proposed legal changes and provide a broad spectrum of opinion from different stakeholders: \n  \nAgenda  \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction \n\n\nMalcolm Harbour \n\n\n\n\nThe view of the ICT industry \n\n\nDr. Jochen Friedrich\, OpenForum Europe \n\n\n\n\nThe view of SMEs \n\n\nSebastiano Toffaletti\, NORMAPME \n\n\n\n\nThe view of a National Standards Body \n\n\nDr. Elisabeth Stampfl-Blaha\, ON-NORM \n\n\n\n\nThe view of a global forum/consortium \n\n\nDr. Carol Cosgrove-Sacks\, OASIS \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nWe hope that you will be able to accept this invitation. We are sure that the exchange and the discussion will provide valuable information on the legal proposal and on the needs and opportunities for successfully leveraging global ICT standards for innovation and growth in Europe. \n 
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/global-ict-standards-for-innovation-and-growth-in-europe/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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SUMMARY:Cloud Computing – how to keep your data open and portable?
DESCRIPTION:The rapid advance and acceptability of Cloud Computing means that the hype is over and the reality has begun. It is likely that every aspect of the Digital Agenda will be affected\, and new legislation may well be required. But there are important questions to answer: \nHave we recognised the impact Cloud Computing will have on every facet of ICT? What impact will it have on existing government programmes in areas such as eGovernment and interoperability now being considered across the European Union? How will Government and the Public Sector react to the overwhelming opportunity for improved citizen access? How will it affect public procurement of ICT? And how will we preserve the Openness that European programmes are based on? \nOpenness within the Cloud cannot rely just on Open Standards\, although this is a vital first step. The consideration of how data can be protected\, secured and privacy be maintained is fundamental\, but so is the need to maximise interoperability and portability of data between cloud providers. \nJust how do we balance the opportunity from Openness with the need for privacy\, without resorting back to the dark days of lock-in to single supplier solutions? \nAt this OFE Round Table we welcome two of the most respected and influential speakers worldwide to lead the debate. \nBrian Fitzpatrick is head of Google’s ‘Data Liberation Front’ where put simply his role is to make it easier to export user data from Google’s servers onto a storage format of their choice. He’s also in charge of Google Affiliate Networks\, an acquisition from the takeover of DoubleClick. \nProfessor Guido Scorza is Founder and President of the Institute for the Policies of Innovation. He is a lawyer and research fellow in the legal aspects of new technology. He is a visiting lecturer at the University of Bologna and the University of Rome\, and writes and speaks extensively on legal aspects of software and the rights of competitors and consumers. \nThe Round Table is by invitation and will be chaired by Graham Taylor\, CEO\,OpenForum Europe and the rapporteur will be Flavia Marzano. \nThe Round Table is being held in Brussels on 24th May from 1800 to 2030hrs. Refreshments and a light buffet will be provided. \n  \nSpeakers \n \nBrian Fitzpatrick’s Is head of its Googles ‘Data Liberation Front’  as such his role is to make it easier to export your files from Google’s servers. \nFor years\, the aim of pretty much every technology company has been to make a product that people can’t give up using\, and in case something better comes along from a rival\, make sure that they can’t get their stuff – whether it be data\, software or hardware – to work easily with the newcomer’s platform. On this rested the success of the compact cassette v the 8-track\, VHS v Betamax\, Iomega’s Zip v other backup systems\, and most recently Blu-ray v HD DVD. \nAmidst which\, Brian Fitzpatrick’s role at Google sounds\, at the very least\, contrary. He runs its self-styled “Data Liberation Front” in the Chicago offices\, and his aim is to make it easier – one button is the ideal – to export your data from Google’s servers onto a storage format of your choice – whether that’s your own web server\, your computer\, or the comfort of your backup drive that you keep locked away in a fireproof cupboard after using it every night. \nFitzpatrick studied Latin and Greek (“and ceramics”) at university\, then went to work for OnShore\, a small networking company based in Chicago. There he got interested in fixing a problem with an open source database driver\, and was then encouraged to submit the change to its authors. Which led to working on Subversion\, a version control system widely used by teams of programmers who need to co-ordinate different versions of programs. He then went toApple\, where he worked on the consulting team that would go with every sale of its fabulously expensive WebObjects package\, and then back to Subversion. (He wrote the book on it.) When Google bought the company he was working at\, he was reluctant to join: he’d set down roots in Chicago. But the company was happy to let him set up an engineering department in the city (it already had a sales centre). He’s also in charge of Google Affiliate Networks\, an acquisition from the takeover of DoubleClick. \n  \n \nProfessor Guido Scorza is a lawyer and research fellow in the legal aspects of new technology. He is a visiting lecturer at the University of Bologna and the University of Rome. His research interests are the legal safeguarding of software\, intellectual property laws in the information society\, contracts related to information technology and the rights of competitors and consumers on the internet. He writes for L’espresso\, Wired.it\, Punto Informatico\, PC Magazine\, Win Magazine\, Office Magazine\, Computer Business Review\, Internet Magazine e Quale computer\, il Corriere Giuridico.He founded the Institute for the Policies of Innovation of which he is still president and is the author of several subject-related publications. He also writes a blog   \n  \n \nMarco Pierani  is Chief of Public Affairs Office at Altroconsumo\, the Italian consumers’ organization and Responsible for Lombardy Region. He joined Altroconsumo in 2002\, after working as a lawyer mainly on Internet law\, e-commerce\, and telecommunication. Marco holds an LL.M. Degree in European Business Law. He specialises now in Telecommunication\, Internet and Intellectual Property related issues. \n  \n \nDimitri Tartari is a public policy consultant\, expert in the field of the information society. He works for Emilia-Romagna Region at he ICT Department in staff to the General Director. He is member of the working group that is managing the implementation of the Regional Program on Information Society for the Emilia-Romagna 2011-2013 (the Program involves all the public authorities of the region – 348 municipalities\, 9 provinces and the Region). He is responsible for the surveys on usage of free\, libre\, open source software by regional PAs and companies. He is member of the working team involved in OSEPA (Open Source Software Usage by European Public Administrations) an INTERREG IV C project that has the aim of measure and support the use of FLOSS in the public sector. He works on the definition of the new three years project on open source software in the Emilia-Romagna region. As part of the coordination staff of the regional Program\, he has a clear vision on the key elements of the regional strategy such as Cloud Computing\, Green ICT and ICT for Green\, Open Data\, Smart cities and services. Last but not least he has administrative experience maturated as administrator of an Italian municipality of medium dimension. \n 
URL:https://openforumeurope.org/event/cloud-computing-how-to-keep-your-data-open-and-portable/
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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