The Linux Foundation Europe Roadshow Heads to Ghent Tomorrow

The event features two parallel tracks: one led by the Open Source Security Foundation focuses on cybersecurity, including sessions unpacking the Cyber Resilience Act for open-source contributors and exploring how licensing interacts with compliance. This track includes the CRA Working Session for Manufacturers and Stewards, a follow-up to the 2024 Amsterdam workshop that contributed to the Linux Foundation’s report “Unaware and Uncertain.”

The second track highlights open-source project showcases from across Europe and beyond, presenting practical examples of collaboration and innovation. It also features discussions on open source in artificial intelligence, funding models for digital commons, and the evolving discourse around digital sovereignty and global cooperation.

Rather than framing regulation as a barrier, the Roadshow positions open-source communities as active participants in shaping their operating environments strengthening security, promoting innovation, and supporting open collaboration throughout Europe. This Ghent event is part of a three-day series that includes the Linux Foundation Europe Member Summit on 28 October and the European Open Source Security Forum on 30 October in Brussels. The Roadshow runs from 09:00 to 18:00 CET and includes keynotes, breakout sessions, and a sponsor showcase.