European Open Source Academy

Amplifying the work of #OpenSource software and hardware community. Supporting the future generations of #innovators.

Website: https://europeanopensource.academy/

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2026-01-30 11:14:03 UTC

The Prize for Excellence in Open Source … goes to…
Greg Kroah-Hartman, Fellow at the The #Linux Foundation!
We could think of no one more deserving of this Award than Greg - who has ensured through maintaining of different kernel subsystems and the Linux kernel stable releases that thousands of devices function seamlessly and securely.
The Prize for Excellence was presented by the European Open Source Academy, @npub1cm0…enqe
https://awards.europeanopensource.academy/
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2026-01-29 18:16:44 UTC

And the Special Recognition Award for contributions to Business and Impact goes to....
@Karlitschek, Founder and CEO of @nextcloud!
From his contribution to KDE and other free software projects since the end of the 90s, Frank has showcased his dedication to make the internet more secure and federated by the development of open collaboration services!
#EOSAwards26
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2025-12-17 10:05:54 UTC

Can we say we are truly digitally sovereign?
@npub1p82…v0qt reflects how digital sovereignty became important and what can we do to promote and utilise open source in favour of digital sovereignty : https://europeanopensource.academy/news/achieving-digital-sovereignty-europe-open-source
Amandine Le Pape is also our first host of the #EOSAMasterclass series, kicking off the seven-episode Masterclass on "Building and Sustaining Open Source Impact".
📢The first Masterclass Episode is live today! https://youtu.be/6Gt_VwvS9yw?si=GxyaiVAchDczXo8d
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2025-11-28 14:13:11 UTC

🔉 The European Open Source Academy is delighted to announce #TheEuropeanOpenSourceAwards is coming back to Brussels!
On 29th of January, 2026, we will be celebrating the remarkable #opensource community who redefine the digital possibilities in Europe.
Open source does not exist without its community, and this year's ceremony is recognising more #opensource contributors than ever before!
Learn more about how to secure an invitation by visiting the event page : https://europeanopensource.academy/events/european-open-source-awards-2026
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2025-10-30 16:17:04 UTC

📢Deadline for nominations to the European Open Source Awards has been extended!
The European Open Source Awards recognise exceptional contributions to Open Source Software, Open Source Hardware, and Open Technology across Europe.
Let's celebrate the vital and distinguished open source contributors during the 2026 ceremony, taking place at the historic Bibliotheque Solvay, Brussels.
Final Deadline : 10th of November, 23:59 CET
Submit your nomination today : https://europeanopensource.academy/open-call-nominations-european-open-source-awards-2026
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2025-10-21 07:50:55 UTC

We are delighted to share that the President of European Open Source Academy (EOSA), Daniel Stenberg, has been awarded a gold medal for his contributions to society by theRoyal Swedish Academy of Sciences).
While this may not be Daniel's first gold medal, it's certainly just as special.
Read @npub1cm0…enqe 's latest blog on this achievement: https://europeanopensource.academy/news/royal-gold-medal-eosa-president-daniel-stenberg-awarded-royal-swedish-academy-science
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2025-10-13 09:54:56 UTC

With the EOSA Masterclasses, European Open Source Academy (EOSA) brings the open source know-how and skills right to you!
Last Friday, the first Masterclass was recorded with our Head of Business & Impact Section, @npub1p82…v0qt Amandine Le Pape.
With her work on @npub1m9z…whzq and @npub1tcc…4342, Amandine brings decades of experience in developing and balancing the growth of open ecosystems and building sustainable open source companies.
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2025-10-06 12:18:51 UTC

🏆 The 2nd Annual European Open Source Awards is launching nominations!
We're honored to announce the Prize for Excellence in Open Source, our flagship award recognizing extraordinary long-term contributions to the global open source ecosystem.
Plus Special Recognitions in: Business & Impact, Advocacy & Awareness, Skills & Education, and Community Impact.
🗓️ Nomination period: 6 October – 2 November 2025
📍 Awards Ceremony: Bibliothèque Solvay, Brussels
Nominate now : https://tinyurl.com/3zar7v5h
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2025-09-24 12:46:20 UTC

The European Open Source Academy has been working on the first edition of the EOSA Magazine, to be published in print and digitally at the European Open Source Awards 2026.
We are delighted to open the call for contributing writers, with the deadline on 15th of October, at 23:59 CEST. Learn more : https://europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazine-submissions
We want to amplify all voices of open source community - whether you are an open source maintainer, service provider, researcher, policy maker, or end user!
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2025-08-13 13:11:28 UTC

"Paying people to maintain Open Source has shifted from controversial to widely accepted." But have the governments also followed suit?
In his latest blog, @npub1hlm…mvmn Founder @npub1lge…jzpz Dries Buytaert reflects on the importance of treating open source funding as funding public infrastructures.
👉Read the latest blog here : https://dri.es/funding-open-source-like-public-infrastructure
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2025-07-25 13:31:30 UTC

European Open Source Academy aims to support the adoption of all types of open source, from software to hardware!
During the #UNOpenSourceWeek, we caught up with David Cuartielles, Head of Section – Skills & Education at the European Open Source Academy, is the founder of Arduino and an Head of the Masters in Interaction Design at Malmö University!
Watch the full video now : https://youtu.be/20O9mGNp8dI

2025-07-10 09:00:01 UTC

Did you know open source was not called open source until 1998?
In his latest blog, Head of European Open Source Academy @npub1cm0…enqe offers a story on his early ''dabbling'' in code, and the rise of open source, and what it means for the future.
Read his latest reflection now : https://maintaine.rs/bagder
For more news from the academy members : https://europeanopensource.academy/news
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2025-01-30 19:02:06 UTC

🏆 A huge congratulations to @npub1cm0…enqe , founder of cURL , for receiving the first European Open Source Achievement Award! 🎉
The award was presented by Omar Mohsine, Open Source Coordinator at the UN, a key advocate for using open technologies !
👏 Daniel will take place in the EOSAcademy as its President! #EOSA2025 #FOSS #cURL
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2025-01-29 08:50:54 UTC

🏆One day left until we welcome the os community or the inaugural #EOSAwards25!
🤔What does the Academy plan to do for #Europeanopensource ?
📃Raise open source #awareness of European #business leaders and #policy makers for today's digital awareness.
🚀Build the next #generation of open source contributors and innovators, through its focus on open source skills and education.
Learn more : https://europeanopensource.academy/
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