At a time when international tensions are intensifying, political influence is being felt by American tech giants, and the digital and ecological transitions are reshaping the global balance of power, the question of strategic autonomy in the digital sphere is becoming central for Europe. Faced with increasing dependence on proprietary technologies, often from outside Europe, open source is emerging as a concrete lever for protecting our data, strengthening our security, and above all, guaranteeing our technological independence.

More than a technical approach, Open Source embodies a vision: that of an open, transparent, controlled digital system at the service of citizens, businesses and territories. This vision is at the heart of the actions undertaken by Systematic Paris-Region through its Open Source Hub, a true catalyst for collaborative innovation. The hub brings together a dynamic ecosystem composed of large corporations, mid-sized companies, startups, academic laboratories, and public stakeholders committed to a more sovereign and sustainable digital world.

It is within this dynamic that it fully fits the Open Source Experience trade show, which has become the essential event for the industry. This new edition offers the opportunity to highlight concrete feedback that shows how open source enables the building of a collaborative, sovereign, independent and resilient environment.

Jean-Luc Beylat and Pierre Baudracco Respectively President of Systematic Paris-Region and of the Systematic Paris-Region Open Source Hub