The European Village
Meet with European companies for strategic and sovereign partnerships
For the third consecutive year, Open Source Experience welcomes a European Village even more ambitious.
This strategic space is organized in partnership with theAPELL – European Professional Association for Free Software.
In 2026, the European Village takes on a new dimension by bringing together 16 major players in European open sourceThis growth reflects the increasing importance of international collaboration in the free software ecosystem.
A space dedicated to European exchanges and cooperation
The European Village stands out as a an essential place for open source professionals in Europe.
Designed as a true collaborative hub, it promotes:
- THE sharing of open source expertise between European actors
- THE strengthening existing collaborations between companies, institutions and associations
- There creation of new opportunities for international cooperation
- The development of innovative projects on a European scale
This unique space encourages meetings, strategic discussions and synergies between the different players in the sector.
First companies announced for the European Village in 2026
European visibility for open source players
Each year, the European Village attracts visitors from all over Europe, reinforcing its position as a strategic showcase for:
- Open source companies
- Innovative projects
- European collaborative initiatives
This space also highlights the French and European know-how, while promoting its international reach.
