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
OpenUK’s “Summer of Open Source Software” recognised as one of 8 Notable Open Source Security Initiatives of 2022 by CSO online
Upcoming Events
OpenUK Awards – Third Edition
November 30 @ 6:00 pm - November 30 @ 10:00 pm
The third edition of the OpenUK Awards returns on 30th November at the House of Lords.
For more information email admin@openuk.uk
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Interview: Why World Leaders Must Invest In Open Source Technology
Amanda Brock, CEO at OpenUK and Andrew Martin, pro bono CISO at Open UK and CEO at ControlPlane, discuss the benefits of using open technology,...
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All rise, Open Source Law, Policy & Practice
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Open source software – answering the big questions
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OpenUK is funded by individual Supporters and our Partners’ donations and sponsorships.
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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