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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/06/2026

Eleven days until the APELL Conference 2026 – EU Open Source at Scale! Have a look at the pre-final agenda now and get your free ticket to join us on 30 June in Utrecht! apell.info/conference Today, we take the time to celebrate our generous sponsors […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

Thank you to our sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors (Sponsor Logos)
ownCloud A Kiteworks Company
SUSE
Gold Sponsors (Logos)
Collabora
XWiki
Seacom RIOS Rete Italiana Open Source
LibreOffice The Document Foundation
APELL Conference 2026 (a stylised flying kide)
apell.info/conference – 30 June 2026 – Utrecht, Netherlands

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/05/2026

The tl;dr: the EU's high level of data protection and much lower protection in the US are the reason behind Europe's demand for #DigitalSovereignty, and the #DigitalOmnibus should not undermine our ambitions! Find our full statement "Data protection is at the […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

(They're the same picture meme, a woman is presented two printouts.)
First frame (the body of the protagonist is not in the frame, just their hands can be seen holding two papers): Corporate needs you to find the differences between this picture and this picture. ("Data protection", "Digital Sovereignty")
Second frame (the woman replying): They're the same picture.

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/04/2026

Join us on Tuesday 30 June in Utrecht (NL) for the #APELLConference 2026! Discussing EU #OpenSource at Scale! Register for your ticket now: apell.info/conference

APELL Conference 2026 - EU Open Source at Scale, 30 June, Utrecht, Netherlands

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/02/2026

Two weeks ago, we had the pleasure of inviting you to our APELL Drinks at #FOSDEM 2026, thank you to everyone who joined and a special thank you to this year's sponsor, @tdforg who made this memorable evening possible! In 2026, is continuing its mission to […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

Thank you for joining the APELL Drinks at FOSDEM 2026, made possible with the kind support of our sponsor: LibreOffice – The Document Foundation.

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/01/2026

The APELL Drinks at FOSDEM 2026 are brought to you with the kind support of @libreoffice!

You are invited to the APELL Drinks at FOSDEM 2026! APELL, the European Open Source Business Association, cordially invites the leaders of the open source community to join us after the EU Open Source Policy Summit, on the eve of FOSDEM, to share insights and forge new partnerships in the heart of Brussels. 30 January 2026, from 20:00 CET, at Brew Dog Brussels, Dress informal.

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/01/2026

Are you coming to Brussels for FOSDEM (if the trains will)? We would like to invite you once more to join us for Drinks at FOSDEM 2026 on Friday 30 January, from 20:00-23:00! Request registration now as space is limited: pretix.eu/apell/fosdem2026

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2025

The @EUCommission wants to update its product legislation framework, the #NLF. This is an opportunity for the specificities of #OpenSource development and business models to be reflected for future legal certainty! Read our suggestions here […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/07/2025

More Openness, accessibility and Open Source representation in European #Standardisation, please! Today we submit our recommendations to the @EUCommission on the revision of Regulation 1025/2012: more inclusivity, open structures and public collaboration to […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

Schematic drawings of wall outlets for illustration of standards

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/06/2025

Is your project funded under #NGI0Commons? Did you know you can get support from us at APELL in the form of business mentoring? Whether your project already has commercial aspirations or you want to see if that's a possibility – or whether your project does […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

car turns right just before the exit with screeching tires, sign above says "not sure" for going straight, "APELL NGI0 Business Circle mentoring" to the right, "your project" on the car turning right.

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/06/2025

The #APELLconference2025, gone as quickly as it came! Last week, members and supporters met in #Warsaw for our annual conference. Find a brief recap and the presentation materials on our website! A big thank you to our main sponsor SUSE, to our speakers, the […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

Photo collage of several persons, Ludovic Dubost, Cédric Ulmer, Leonhard Kugler, Holger Pfister.

Photo collage of several persons, Elzbieta Godlewska, Astor Nummelin Carlberg, Michał Domański, Cédric Ulmer, Ronny Lam, Emiel Brok, Sebastian Raible.

Photo collage of several persons, Paula Grzegorzewska, Jean-Luc Dorel, Michał Domański.

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/06/2025

Only one week left! Sign up now for the APELL Conference 2025 in Warsaw and join innovators and industry leaders from the Open Source ecosystem to discuss the future of #OpenSource business! Attendance is free! #APELLconference2025 #APELLconf25 apell.info/apell-conference-2025-wa…

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/06/2025

APELL promotes a sovereign, inclusive, ethical digital market and policies conducive to #OpenSource business in #Europe. The Advisory Board allows businesses to support APELL's policy work. This month, @pretix and #RedHat are joining our previous members […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/05/2025

We are happy to welcome Michał Domański at the #APELLconference2025, to discuss the significance of #OpenSource #AI to business value creation! Join us on 10 June in Warsaw, only **few days to sign up**! apell.info/apell-conference-2025-wa… #APELLconf25

Platinum Sponsor SUSE
APELL Conference 2025, 10 June 2025, Warsaw
Michal Domanski, Chief of Staff at Omniviser, Founder of Bielik Consulting, Bielik.AI Ambassador: Flight lessons. Community-driven creation of the national LLM.

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/05/2025

Only a few days remain until the #APELLconference2025 – sign up now and join innovators and industry leaders from the #OpenSource ecosystem in Warsaw on 10 June! Registration and full schedule on apell.info/apell-conference-2025-wa…

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/05/2025

All speakers are now confirmed for the #APELLconference2025! Sign up now for the APELL Conference, bringing together innovators and industry leaders from the #OpenSource ecosystem in #Warsaw and join us on 10 June! Full schedule and registration […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/05/2025

Probably one of the most interesting #OpenSource endeavours is @zendis, Germany's Centre for Digital Sovereignty. At the #APELLconference2025, Leonhard Kugler will present how it builds Sovereign Software for the Public Sector! Join us in Warsaw on 10 June […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

Platinum Sponsor: SUSE
APELL Conference 2025 - 10 June 2025, Warsaw
Leonhard Kugler, head of open-source platform - openCode, ZenDiS
How to Build Sovereign Software for the Public Sector

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/05/2025

#OpenSource business models are different from traditional technology businesses, but what more tells them apart? Joining us to present the findings of @LPI's study at the #APELLconference2025 on 10 June in Warsaw is Elzbieta Godlewska: From work-life balance […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

APELL Conference 2025 - 10 June 2025, Warsaw
Elzbietea Godlewska, Linux Professional Institute (LPI): From work-life balance to AI: what's important to open source professionals

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/05/2025

We are excited to welcome Jean-Luc Dorel as a speaker at the ✨APELL Conference 2025✨ on 10 June in Warsaw to present the @EUCommission's plans for the future of @EC_NGI 🏋️ "European Commission's NGI to Open Internet Stack: 7 years of funding #OpenSource" Sign […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

APELL Conference 2025, 10 June 2025, Warsaw
Jean-Luc Dorel, European Commission DG CONNECT
From European Commission's NGI to Open Internet Stack: 7 years of funding Open Source

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/05/2025

The ⭐️ APELL Conference 2025 ⭐️ is approaching fast! Today, we announce our workshops! Sign up now to discuss: 📈 1: Strengthening and growing the Open Source #industry in Europe 🌍 2: Best national structure for Open Source #business representation: top down […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/04/2025

On 10 June, APELL is holding it's annual Conference in Warsaw for the first time! Bringing together #OpenSource businesses from Poland and throughout Europe! Are you an Open Source business, or are you looking for sovereign alternatives to #Cloud services for […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

APELL Conference 2025 Warsaw, 10 June 2025, looking for sponsors. apell.info

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/04/2025

Join us in #Warsaw for our annual APELL Conference on 10/June! On the occasion of the Polish presidency of the EU Council, we are gathering decision makers, industry leaders and innovators from the #OpenSource business ecosystem from all over #Europe! Sign up […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

APELL Conference 2025 – 10 June 2025, Warsaw – apell.info

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/03/2025

Today, we are happy to announce that our network is growing, as @ow2 and APELL are becoming associate organisations! 🚀

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/02/2025

We are very happy to announce we are entering a liaison partnership with the Open Logistics Foundation – their efforts in the logistics sector makes for a tangible example of how the principles of #OpenSource are key to creating progress for a whole industry […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

People looking at the camera, smiling, two people are shaking hands.

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/01/2025

We are happy to invite you to join us for #APELLDrinks2025 at #FOSDEM, Friday evening 20:00! Sign up now for the waiting list, spots are limited! 🥂 #fosdem2025 apell.info/apell-drinks-fosdem-2025

You are invitred to the APELL Drinks at FOSDEM 2025 -- Date: Friday 31/January; Time: 20:00 CET; Location: Au Bassin, Quai aux Briques 74, 1000 Bruxelles

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APELL @apell.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/01/2025

Reports last week indicated @EUCommission could slow down or halt investigations under #DSA and #DMA legislation. We understand the COM may want to keep some aces up its sleeve, but are encouraged to see the rumours were dispelled. We need to ensure that […] [Original post on eupolicy.social]

Photo from the APELL Conference 2023, a stand-up banner in the foreground of a stage says "The Future of Open Source Business in Europe"

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