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.
Summer of Open Source Security
Open Source Software: Infrastructure, Curation and Security Day
October 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sponsored by Bristows Law Firm, In Association with Open Source Security Foundation
OpenUK’s “Summer of Open Source Software” recognised as one of 8 Notable Open Source Security Initiatives of 2022 by CSO online
OpenUK Patchwork Kilt
OpenUK’s Gratitude Journal
Upcoming Events
Open Source Software: Infrastructure, Curation and Security, Thought Leadership Event
October 17 @ 10:00 am - October 17 @ 5:30 pm
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 & Dr. Jennifer Barth, SmoothMedia
- Dr Rebecca Rumbul, Executive Director and CEO Rust Foundation
Panels:
10:00 – 10:10 Opening Remarks – Amanda Brock OpenUK
10:10 – 10:25 Keynote: Lord Maude, Former Cabinet Minister and founder of GDS
10:25 – 10:40 Keynote: Jim Zemlin, CEO, Linux Foundation
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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.
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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.
Participation in any OpenUK committee, activity or event is open to all but subject to our Participants’ Code of Respect and the OpenUK Competition Policy. By participating you agree to comply with these.
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GCHQ chief warns of Chinese. US open source software bill advances. Financial Stability Board on crypto regulation.
Published 12 October 2022 in Cyberwire » Read more about: GCHQ chief warns of Chinese. US open source software bill advances. Financial Stability Board on crypto...
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After Log4J US lawmakers rush to secure open source software
Published 10 October 2022 by Computing » Read more about: After Log4J US lawmakers rush to secure open source software »
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OpenUK CEO Amanda Brock: Sustainability by design is becoming ever-more critical
By: Amanda Brock Published: 29 September 2022 » Read more about: OpenUK CEO Amanda Brock: Sustainability by design is becoming ever-more critical »
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OpenUK and OpenSSF announce open source security and community curation event schedule
Day conference to cover the challenges and opportunities of building future digital infrastructure using open source London, UK – 5th October 2022 – OpenUK,...
Read more Read more about press release post: OpenUK and OpenSSF announce open source security and community curation event schedule 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,...
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