Introduction Keynote

The 2010 State of the Free / Open Source World. With Walter Bender (MIT Media Lab, OLPC, SugarLabs), James Governor (RedMonk), Jeffrey Hammond (Forrester), Simon Phipps (ForgeRock), Dirk Riehle (Friedrich-Alexander-University)...

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1 - MAIN CONFERENCE - Ecosystems: the power of Open Innovation

Today's digital world has one key characteristic: change. The accelerating technology race, globalization, evolving business models and long- tail economics: innovation is becoming the new imperative for survival and growth as a business. This track will describe how leading players rely on the power of open networks and ecosystems to accelerate the pace of innovation and stay ahead of the game.

Think Tank - Diversity Summit: Why women matter? - Part 1

Free Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) is fundamentally changing the IT industry. It is undoubtedly a tremendous success, both in economic and social terms. However FLOSS still faces gender inequality, to an even greater extent than the wider IT industry which itself is seen as an area where discrimination is widespread. This summit will showcase approaches to tackling gender diversity from across the Open Source world.

Think Tank - Open Analysts summit: The 2010 barometer of Open Source (by invitation only)

With major mergers and acquisitions, 2010 appears to be a life-changing year in the Open Source Industry. For the first time, find out more about the comparative visions and predictions from the leading Open Source analysts. By invitation only.

Think Tank - Open BRIC - Digital leadership: shaping the future (by invitation only) - Part 1

The BRIC thesis holds that four countries—Brasil, Russia, India, and China—are set to surpass the GDP of the G7 in 2035 and could become the four most dominant economies in 2050. Not only do these four countries represent 25% of the world's land coverage, 40% of the world's population, and boast a combined $15T USD GDP, but they are also among the largest and fastest-growing emerging markets. How will trends in information technology, especially in Free / Open Source Software, influence the future of the BRIC countries (and other fast-growing emerging economies) and their roles in the world economy?

Think Tank - Open CIO summit - Open source risk or opportunity for the CIO? (exclusively reserved to CIOs)

From Open Source promises to reality: is there actually a significant gap? Attend the leading Open Source summit for CIOs, by CIOs: debate real-life best practices for using Open Source in enterprise IT. [Session to be held in French]. |Exclusively reserved to CIOs].

Workshop - Datastream: My own private info

Is the Google and Facebook era revolutionizing the concept of privacy? Which information can I safely give? What personal data do I actually own? What can I share? Do I have the choice? What are the dangers? Join the debate and illuminate the road ahead to an open future!

Workshop - Open Communities - Part 1 : the operational efficiency of Open Communities

While Free and Open Source Software contributes to the restructuring of the software industry, FLOSS communities are changing the rules of the game. A special breed of organization, FLOSS communities outperform conventional companies in many ways. The Open Communities track will discuss how these organizations operate and provide valuable insights for community members and company managers alike.

Workshop - Open Government as a platform

Is e-government of the future an open platform? How will this affect citizens and businesses? Which are the possible benefits and risks? What early experiments are taking place today, and what is the long-term vision for the future? [Program to be announced soon].

Workshop - Standardizing contribution agreements: Project Harmony

How to manage contributions to Free and Open Source Software? This workshop will discuss project Harmony, which is made up of over 70 lawyers and interested parties, who are working to create standardised contribution agreements for use by FOSS projects.

ebg conference - What's Hot

From social networking to mobile marketing, discover the latest e-marketing campaigns that create the buzz in the Open world. [session organized by the eBusiness Group - to be held in french]

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1 - MAIN CONFERENCE - Open Cloud - Empowering the digital future

Cloud Computing is the 'Next Big Thing' in IT. If Open Source has enabled giants like Google and Amazon to emerge, interoperability is a key battlefield for many new entrants. What does the range of possible options look like? What roles might interoperability and/or Open Source play? Shape the future of IT!

Conference - FLOSS Visions

This session is composed of ten presentations during 6, 12, or 18 minutes. We will present you some important matters matching the FLOSS problematics. The format is done in order to make this session more dynamic. You will learn a lot and discover new subject. Let's enjoy...

Conference - NGOs: Free / Open Source against crisis

Sahana, CrisisCommons, etc. new breed or organizations are emerging today that ambition to leverage the power of open communities to reduce the digital divide and solve crisis. May Open Source revolutionize NGOs and humanitarian work? Check out!

Think Tank - Diversity Summit: Why women matter? - Part 2

Free Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) is fundamentally changing the IT industry. It is undoubtedly a tremendous success, both in economic and social terms. However FLOSS still faces gender inequality, to an even greater extent than the wider IT industry which itself is seen as an area where discrimination is widespread. This summit will showcase approaches to tackling gender diversity from across the Open Source world.

Think Tank - Open BRIC - Digital leadership: shaping the future (by invitation only) - Part 2

The BRIC thesis holds that four countries—Brasil, Russia, India, and China—are set to surpass the GDP of the G7 in 2035 and could become the four most dominant economies in 2050. Not only do these four countries represent 25% of the world's land coverage, 40% of the world's population, and boast a combined $15T USD GDP, but they are also among the largest and fastest-growing emerging markets. How will trends in information technology, especially in Free / Open Source Software, influence the future of the BRIC countries (and other fast-growing emerging economies) and their roles in the world economy?

Think Tank - Open CIO summit: Open source risk or opportunity for the CIO? - Part 2 (exclusively reserved to CIOs)

From Open Source promises to reality: is there actually a significant gap? Attend the leading Open Source summit for CIOs, by CIOs: debate real-life best practices for using Open Source in enterprise IT. [Session to be held in French]. [Exclusively reserved to CIOs].

Workshop - Open Communities - Part 2 : the business impact of Open Communities

While Free and Open Source Software contributes to the restructuring of the software industry, FLOSS communities are changing the rules of the game. A special breed of organization, FLOSS communities outperform conventional companies in many ways. The Open Communities track will discuss how these organizations operate and provide valuable insights for community members and company managers alike.

Workshop - Open Data: The Way to Digital Democracy

The digital world is profoundly changing the way politicians and governments interact with citizens. What are the potential benefits and the risks? Which best practices should we be applying today? And what is the long term vision for the future? Program to be announced soon.

Keynote: challenges of Open Communities

With Bertrand Delacretaz (Apache Software Foundation), Mike Milinkovich (Eclipse Foundation), Simon Phipps (ForgeRock), Louis Suarez-Potts (OpenOffice), Cedric Thomas (OW2), Eben Moglen (Software Freedom Law Center),...

Keynote - Open democracy: redefining democracy?

With Dominique Piotet (RebellionLabs), Francis Pisani (Transnet), Philippe Aigrain (Sopinspace), Deb Bryant (Open Source Lab), Ellen Miller (Sunlight Foundation), Christina Soares de Freitas (University of Brazilia),...

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1 - MAIN CONFERENCE - Free/Open Source Software as a Commons

Free and open source software is one of the preeminent digital examples of the commons, a paradigm for generating economic and social value outside of the market. Although the commons is often regarded as an archaic, inefficient mode of managing resources, FOSS and countless other digital communities (Craigslist, Wikipedia, Flickr, Jamendo, etc.) are demonstrating that decentralized cooperation can be highly productive and innovative.

Conference - Best practices in Open Source Governance - Part 1

The aim of this conference is to exchange and discuss best practices of the governance of open source, i.e. to discuss how organizations can manage their use of open source. This conference will bring together experts and decision makers to discuss the state of the art of open source governance, analyze challenges that organizations face with the governance of open source and to identify ways for improving governance processes.

Conference - How corporations benefit from communities

Could methodologies from the open world (Lean, Kanban, Agile…) revolutionize business productivity? Are we on the brink of a new world order? What does it mean? Explore success stories from business managers, and learn from best practices. [Session to be held in French].

Think Tank - FLOSS Competence Centers Summit: Expanding & leveraging the power of FLOSS - Part 1 (by invitation only)

In synergy with the BRIC Think Tank, attend the second edition of the FLOSS COMPETENCE CENTERS SUMMIT to network with managers of FLOSS development and promotion centers worldwide. Share experience, define best practice, and evaluate possible synergies.

Think Tank - Open Cloud Workshop - part 1

Cloud Computing is the 'Next Big Thing' in IT. If Open Source has enabled giants like Google and Amazon to emerge, interoperability is a key battlefield for many new entrants. What does the range of possible options look like? What roles might interoperability and/or Open Source play? Shape the future of IT!

Think Tank - Open Forges Summit - Part 1

Software forges are the cornerstone of Open Source software developments. How do you foster the development of and interoperability between forges, to avoid data lock-in? The first ever Forge Interoperability Summit will gather together worldwide leaders from the forges community to debate the issues.

Think Tank - Open Source Marketing: “All Change Please” – Part 1: Customer focus (by invitation only)

All Change Please': Discover how Open Source is forcing profound change on vendors, customers and their interrelationships. On the customer side, explore how the open model involves business practice transformation and adaptation to constant change.

Workshop - Education and gender: fostering diversity

Does education influence twhether women choose technology as a career and how they get involved in Open Source communities? Are there other factors involved? How do you encourage diversity? This first track of the education session will bring together education and gender researchers to debate the issues.

Workshop - Open Source movies: disrupting the video industry?

Open Creation, P2P, long-tail economics...: the digital world is revolutionizing the video industry. From innovative producers to YouTube and DailyMotion, the battle is raging when it comes to defining the creative and business models of tomorrow. Are open movies set to disrupt the video industry? Debate.

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1 - MAIN CONFERENCE - Generation Open / Open Content : we are the optimistic generation

Explore how openness is transforming the world, disrupting all ecosystems and creating a new mindset and equilibrium for society and the media. What great things can openness achieve? How dangerous could it be? Is it the future? Join the debate!

Conference - Best practices in Open Source Governance - Part 2

The aim of this conference is to exchange and discuss best practices of the governance of open source, i.e. to discuss how organizations can manage their use of open source. This conference will bring together experts and decision makers to discuss the state of the art of open source governance, analyze challenges that organizations face with the governance of open source and to identify ways for improving governance processes.

Conference - Trends in Open Source Research

Research in open source cuts across technology, business, and the social sciences. This panel discussion addresses the state of the art in open source research, with panelists identifying some of the most significant projects and issues.

Demo Cup - Open Innovation Awards

An entertaining contest where twelve open source innovations are presented in a fast pace. In just six minutes on stage, project founders have to demonstrate how their product will change the world.

Think Tank - FLOSS Competence Centers Summit: Expanding & leveraging the power of FLOSS - Part 2 (by invitation only)

In synergy with the BRIC Think Tank, attend the second edition of the FLOSS COMPETENCE CENTERS SUMMIT to network with managers of FLOSS development and promotion centers worldwide. Share experience, define best practice, and evaluate possible synergies.

Think Tank - Open Cloud Workshop - part 2

Cloud Computing is the 'Next Big Thing' in IT. If Open Source has enabled giants like Google and Amazon to emerge, interoperability is a key battlefield for many new entrants. What does the range of possible options look like? What roles might interoperability and/or Open Source play? Shape the future of IT!

Think Tank - Open Forges Summit - Part 2

Software forges are the cornerstone of Open Source software developments. How do you foster the development of and interoperability between forges, to avoid data lock-in? The first ever Forge Interoperability Summit will gather together worldwide leaders from the forges community to debate the issues.

Think Tank - Open Source Marketing: “All Change Please” – Part 2: Vendor/project focus (by invitation only)

All Change Please': Discover how Open Source is forcing profound change on vendors, customers and their interrelationships. On the customer side, explore how the open model involves business practice transformation and adaptation to constant change.

Workshop - Producing common goods for education

Openness has profoundly changed the landscape for research and common goods or education. What impact is this having on stakeholders, from researchers and librarians to major scientific publishers? How can you encourage the development of free common goods for education? Join in the debate. [session to be held in french]

Workshop - The Commons as a New Paradigm of Economics and Politics

Workshop leaders will introduce the commons paradigm as it exists in digital contexts and also non-Free/Open Source Software types of commons, such as the airwaves, the global atmosphere and fresh water. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences with commons-based production and collaboration, and discuss the innovative ways in which markets interact with commons. The workshop will also explore the larger significance of commons-based peer production and offer opportunities for learning about diverse commons-oriented projects and innovators.

Workshop - XP Games: simulate Agile methodologies in action

To experiment the implementation of agile methodologies within an organization. [session to be held in french]

Conclusion Keynote : Open Innovation Awards and 2020 FLOSS Roadmap

With Michael Tiemann (OSI), Jean-Pierre Laisne (OW2),...