OSPE Forum 2026

The 27 May release of the European Commission’s Digital Sovereignty Package—centered on the Cloud and AI Infrastructure Development Act (CAIDA) and a renewed Open Source Ecosystem Strategy—represents an important shift toward a self-determined digital future. However, the transition from political ambition to a resilient digital landscape depends on whether the legislative text provides the necessary mechanisms to leverage open source as a strategic public good at scale. This session will provide space for open source ecosystem representatives coming from a commercial background to share their perspectives on this landmark development.