CONFERENCE KEYNOTE
Sachiko Muto is the Chair of OpenForum Europe and a senior researcher at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. She originally joined OFE in 2007 and served for several years as Director with responsibility for government relations and then as CEO. Sachiko has degrees in Political Science from the University of Toronto and the London School of Economics; she received her doctorate in standardisation policy from TU Delft.
Topic of speech:
Building European Digital Sovereignty: The Strategic Role of Open Source
This keynote will explore the role of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in advancing digital sovereignty. As European nations like Switzerland, Germany, and France increasingly turn to open-source solutions to mitigate vendor lock-in, enhance privacy, and strengthen security, the discussion will highlight why open source is not merely a technical option, but a strategic imperative for safeguarding digital independence and driving innovation.
Session on:
Tuesday 8th of October, 2024 at 10:15-10:50
Auditorium 1 | Finnkino Cine Atlas (Koskikeskus)