Open Link Day 2026
Digital Sovereign
Open Source & Digital Sovereignty: Europe's Path to Digital Independence
How can Europe and Austrian organizations strengthen their digital sovereignty? What role do open source technologies, open standards, and European digital platforms play in building a resilient and independent digital ecosystem?
This event brings together experts from industry, public administration, civil society, and the open-source community to discuss current developments, opportunities, and challenges in the field of digital sovereignty. Keynote presentations will provide insights into European alternatives to major global technology platforms, regulatory and licensing frameworks, public-sector open-source strategies, and successful real-world implementations.
Following the talks, interactive lunch discussions will offer participants the opportunity to engage directly with experts, exchange experiences, and explore practical approaches for businesses, organizations, and public institutions.
Agenda
Welcome
Andreas Höllrigl (Country Manager) - Schwarz Digits Austria
Infrastructure as a pillar of sovereignty: Digital sovereignty in practice
How businesses maintain their independence through secure cloud solutions.
Thomas Lohninger - epicenter.works
Nikolaus Dürk - X-net
Digital Souvergnity & Open Source
Norbert Amlacher, andréewitch & partner rechtsanwälte GmbH
More TBA
16:00
Lunchtalks
1. Open-Source Transformation for SMEs; 2. Digital Sovereignty—What Do We Need to Do?; 3. Practical Tools and Projects; 4. 4. Legal Issues
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Sonderregelungen englisch
The goal of the OSIH (Open Source Innovation Hub) project is to promote interregional cooperation in the field of open-source technologies and to establish two new innovation centers (hubs) as part of this effort.
Contact
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