📢Fresh off the press: OSAwards.eu consortium makes the argument Open Source Software and Hardware are reshaping ICT Skills in Europe! Paper shows the growing importance of open technologies and its implications for the period 2026-2030. 👉Read the full white paper now: zenodo.org/records/2116...

🚀 Building and advocating for open source together - partner with the European Open Source Academy (EOSA)! 👉 Interested in joining as a Subscriber or Knowledge Partner? Explore the Partnership Page: europeanopensource.academy/news/europea...

€264 billion. That's what the European Commission claims to spend every year on IT, and yet, by its own admission, over 80% of its key digital products and infrastructure still come from outside Europe. 💡Read the latest #EOSA blog on this: europeanopensource.academy/news/europes...

📢 The next #EOSA webinar is around the corner! We often discuss open source and its relevance in terms of #code and software structures that emerge - but what about the #opensourcehardware and the community behind it? 👉Register to access the webinar link: europeanopensource.academy/form/open-so...

📢 Don't miss your chance to be featured in the 2nd #EOSA Magazine! The deadline for submission : 15th of May, 23:59 CEST 💡Have an idea you wish to share with the open source community? Submit your piece today: europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazine

🔉Have you submitted your piece for the #EOSA Magazine? Deadline for submissions : 15th of May, 2026 👉Submit your contributions today: europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazine

💡Have you missed the latest #EOSA webinar? The recording of the Breaking Cloud Lock-In: The Role of Open Source and Standards in Creating Competitive Cloud Market is now available! Tune in to find out what Europe can do to foster a more competitive and open cloud market : tinyurl.com/2bv54w85

In a compelling new piece for #EUobserver, authors Dries Buytaert and Nicholas Gates argue that simply registering a company or storing data in Europe might not be enough to guarantee our digital sovereignty. The full article is available now: euobserver.com/210047/when-...

📢The fourth #EOSA webinar is happening tomorrow! Don't miss your chance to join the conversation about how we can boost a competitive cloud market Register now to receive the webinar access link: europeanopensource.academy/events/break...

#EOSA webinar is happening soon! If you are interested in cloud market and how we can navigate cloud lock-in make sure to register today! Happening on 08/04, at 14:00 CEST via Big Blue Button. Check details below: europeanopensource.academy/events/break...

#FOSSBackstage is where the real magic happens! #EOSAwards consortium was also present on the ground, with Nick Gates @openforumeurope.org leading two talks on #opensource for local governments, and #europeansovereigntechfund. #foss #opensource #fossbackstage #beyondcode #opensourceprojects

📢The European Open Source Academy (EOSA) has further expanded its European reach and expertise - with new members joining the fold! 👉Learn more about the European Open Source Academy members : europeanopensource.academy/about/academ...

📢Ready to take your open source business or start-up to the next level? Watch all the #EOSAMasterclass episodes now: europeanopensource.academy/video?field_...

Help us bridge the open source skills gap in Europe! European digital infrastructure relies on open source software (OSS) and hardware (OSH), but are we equipped with the right skills to lead in these spaces? Help us by filling out the survey: app.formbricks.com/s/cmkkxx363e...

What a week at #MWC26! The European Open Source Awards consortium has been on the ground in Barcelona, with our partner @bsc-cns.bsky.social representing the #EOSAwards and the European Open Source Academy (EOSA). #opensource #digitalEurope

Open source is also secure code - and we could not think of a better place to discuss this than #NDCSecurity Conference! If you are attending, do not miss out on Daniel Stenberg's talk, ''Three decades of curl'', happening on Thursday (March 5th), at 09:00-10:00!

The sixth episode of #EOSA Masterclass series, with @amandine.bsky.social is out! Learn more about the smart purchase strategies of open source projects, and what misconceptions about buying open source companies can have. The episode is available now : youtu.be/7STht-EjyLQ #business #masterclass

Is "buying European" enough to guarantee digital sovereignty? As the #EuropeanOpenSourceAcademy member Dries Buytaert writes, "sovereignty is not about where a company is headquartered or where software was originally written." 👉Find out more in the latest blog from Dries: dri.es/the-software...

The 2nd Annual #EuropeanOpenSourceAwards have come to a close, but you can still revisit the best moments of the Awards Ceremony. 👇Watch the recording available here : awards.europeanopensource.academy/awards/2026-...

The #EOSAwards26 Gallery is now live! 👇https://awards.europeanopensource.academy/awards/photogallery/european-opensource-awards-2025 #EOSAwards26 #ceremony #gallery #redcarpet #awardsseason #opensourceweek

Open source milestone! 🏅 Last week, Frank Karlitschek, our CEO & founder, received the Special Recognition for Business & Impact Award 2026 from @eosa.bsky.social. This belongs to the entire Nextcloud community. Thank you for your continuous support! Read more 👉 nextcloud.com/blog/nextclo...

Nextcloud CEO and founder Frank Karlitschek wins European Open Source Award for Business & Impact - Nextcloud

Nextcloud CEO Frank Karlitschek wins the European Open Source Award for Business & Impact, highlighting the strength of open source and its community.

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Don't forget to tune in for the fourth #EOSA Masterclass Series with @amandine.bsky.social ! 👉The fourth episode is available now : youtu.be/2o6Uh-SYHyY?...

The morning continues focusing on the economics, investment and industrial policy relating to open source! Stay tuned to explore “Europe's Software Challenges”, “Europe as the World’s Home for Open Source” and “Open Source and Economic Security”. Follow this thread for highlights from the panels!

The Prize for Excellence in Open Source … goes to… @Greg Kroah-Hartman, Fellow at the The #Linux Foundation! Learn more about Greg and 2026 Awardees : awards.europeanopensource.academy

Tonight's the night to remember - let's honour and celebrate the individuals and communities that re-defined open source in Europe! Who will be taking home the Special Recognition Awards, and the prestigious Prize for Excellence in Open Source? #EOSA26 #EOSAcademy

What is the secret of success to an #opensource business? In the third episode of the European Open Source Academy (EOSA) #Masterclass series, Amandine Le Pape provides an overview of key decisions for an open source #business. 👉Watch the third episode now : youtu.be/6Gt_VwvS9yw?...

Should Europe be building an equivalent of @microsoft.com or #Google? In his latest article, #EOSA Member Dries Buytaert (@drupalassociation.bsky.social)delves deeper into why open source is the most credible path to digital sovereignty. Check out Dries' latest blog now : dri.es/funding-open...

Honouring Europe's #opensource excellence calls for an exceptional host. We are delighted to announce that @jameskanter.bsky.social Founder and Editor of #EUScream, will be leading the Ceremony for the 2nd Annual European Open Source Awards! awards.europeanopensource.academy #EOSAwards26

Will the next wave of businesses be built on open source? The second episode of the European Open Source Academy (EOSA) Masterclass run by @amandine.bsky.social entitled "Building and Sustaining Open Source Impact", is here to help us find out! Watch the second episode now : youtu.be/Nauh1Viti5Y

#EOSAwards26 are around the corner. Five categories. Five new Awardees whose tireless work has shaped the #European #opensource landscape into what it is today. Wondering what European Open Source Awards represent? Revisit the Inaugural European Open Source Ceremony: youtu.be/1rT5wvTlalw?...

Inaugural European Open Source Awards

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