OpenUK is the UK Organisation for the business of Open Technology being open source software, open hardware and open data “The 3 Opens”.
OpenUK’s purpose is UK leadership and international collaboration in Open Technology which it achieves this through 3 Pillars:
Community: creating a cohesive business community working in Open Technology across the UK;
Legal and Policy: using this community’s voice to influence the UK being a great place for Open Technology through appropriate laws and policies; and
Learning: promoting education and learning of skills in Open Technology.
Our 2022 focus is on Skills, Security and Sustainability
We are a UK not for profit organisation and advocacy group funded by partner donations and sponsorship.
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Upcoming Events
Open Source Software : Infrastructure, Curation and Security, Thought Leadership Event
September 19 @ 10:00 am - September 19 @ 5:30 pm
19 September, 10am – 5.30pm
Sponsored by Bristows Law Firm
In Association with Open Source Security Foundation
Keynotes:
Lord Maude, Former Cabinet Minister and founder of GDS
Jim Zemlin, CEO, Linux Foundation
Amanda Brock, CEO, OpenUK
Eric Brewer, Distinguished Engineer, Google
Salem Avan, Director Governance, United Nations
Panels:
Panel: Open Source’s impact on infrastructure in the UK Public Sector?
Moderator: Joanna Hodgson, UK Country Leader, Red Hat
Panel: Supply Chain Management and SBOM’s
Moderator: TBC
Panel: OSPO’s and Governance of Open Source Software
Moderator: Register now Register now url for Open Source Software : Infrastructure, Curation and Security, Thought Leadership Event
OpenUK Open Technology for Sustainability Day
November 16 @ 10:00 am - November 16 @ 5:00 pm
Join OpenUK for its second Open Technology for Sustainability Day. The day will cover a range of topics around how Open Technology can promote sustainability.
Register now Register now url for OpenUK Open Technology for Sustainability Day
OpenUK submission cited in National Data Strategy Consultation Outcome
OpenUK’s Legal and Policy Group’s submission to the UK Government’s 2020 Consultation on the National Data Strategy has been cited in the Consultation Outcome. In...
15th July 2021
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Supporters contribute to our funding with a small monthly subscription and in return receive various benefits and the ability to vote in
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We are organised under the 3 Pillars, Community, Legal and Policy and Learning with various committee and work group activities within those.
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Open Source is in Danger as a Result Of Complacency, Plain Stupidity and Greed
By: Peter Farkas Published: 23 august 2022 » Read more about: Open Source is in Danger as a Result Of Complacency, Plain Stupidity and Greed »
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Computing discusses SBOMs and the latest moves to secure the software supply chain
Computing discusses SBOMs and the moves used to secure the software supply chain. By: John Leonard Published: 19 July 2022 » Read more about: Computing discusses...
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The New Stack speaks to Amanda Brock CEO on Open Technology, Financial Sustainability and the Importance of Community
The “Open Technology, Financial Sustainability and the Importance of Community” podcast and video featuring Amanda Brock at the Open Source Summit in Austin, Texas, is now...
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More than three quarters of women think tech sector needs to provide more support, according to OpenUK
Attendees at first OpenUK / OVHcloud International Women’s Day Lunch heard from Afghanistan Judges on oppression, and importance of law, policy and technology to equality...
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OpenUK donates data centre energy efficiency blueprint Patchwork Kilt to Eclipse Foundation
New blueprint supports carbon neutral and carbon negative projects that aim to make implementations more efficient, contributing to circular economy and net zero goals. Glasgow,...
Read more Read more about press release post: OpenUK donates data centre energy efficiency blueprint Patchwork Kilt to Eclipse Foundation OpenUK announces initial speakers for Open Technology for Sustainability Day at COP26
Keynote session by Lord Maude of Horsham will take place alongside panel sessions on the Energy Sector and Open Data, Collaboration, and Supply Chain Transparency...
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