Open Source in Cloud Infrastructure for IPCEI-CIS: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Pathways
19 November 2025 14:00–16:00
Online
CISERO WEBINAR
Join us for a 2-hour webinar bringing together stakeholders from IPCEI-CIS projects and the wider EU ecosystem to discuss how Open-Source Software (OSS) can drive innovation, reduce dependencies, and strengthen European digital sovereignty.
Register now
Purpose & Scope
This webinar will explore the central role of Open-Source Software (OSS) in cloud infrastructure – a key technological domain for Europe’s data sovereignty and competitiveness. The session will:
- Highlight the importance of OSS in accelerating innovation and reducing dependencies in cloud-edge systems.
- Present CISERO’s OSS-related roadmap activities and support services.
- Address challenges in governance, licensing, maintenance, and interoperability.
- Share experiences from IPCEI-CIS projects leveraging open-source solutions for cloud infrastructure.
- Foster collaboration and community-building within the European OSS ecosystem.
The focus will be on concrete implementations and needs in orchestration, modular frameworks, secure data flows, and EU-based cloud-edge stacks.
Why Attend?
Participants will:
- Gain insights into how OSS is embedded in cloud infrastructure development across IPCEI-CIS.
- Learn about CISERO’s strategic priorities and roadmap for supporting OSS adoption.
- Discover real-world examples of open-source contributions from IPCEI-CIS projects.
- Share perspectives on cross-cutting challenges such as IP, fragmentation, and licensing.
- Contribute to shaping a more coordinated and impactful OSS ecosystem under IPCEI-CIS.
- Connect with experts from research, industry, and the open-source community.
Agenda
The agenda will feature keynote contributions, project showcases, and interactive discussions with experts and practitioners.