Open Source Experience 2026
About This Event
Open Source Experience 2026 is a major European event dedicated to open-source technologies, digital sovereignty, resilience, and innovation. Held in Paris, the two-day conference and exhibition brings together open-source developers, technology companies, public administrations, IT decision-makers, researchers, associations, communities, and organizations from across France and Europe. The 2026 edition focuses strongly on the growing importance of technological independence and control over digital infrastructure. Its program covers six principal areas: digital sovereignty and open-source governance; open infrastructure, cloud and sovereign platforms; open AI, models and data; cybersecurity and resilience; sovereign enterprise applications; and open-source culture, skills and careers. More than 6,000 professionals are expected, with approximately 90 exhibitors and 130 conferences and workshops covering technical, strategic, economic, and public-policy aspects of open source. The event provides opportunities to discover projects and technologies, attend technical presentations and roundtables, meet open-source organizations and solution providers, and exchange ideas with members of the European open-source ecosystem. Open Source Experience 2026 is held alongside DEVOPS REX, the French-language DevOps conference focused on practical experience and real-world implementations. The 2026 edition also introduces Lightning Talks and hosts the 10th anniversary of the Acteurs du Libre awards recognizing contributions to the French and European Free Software ecosystemOne Country — Many Groups — One Voice.
Canada's open-source community.
Land Acknowledgement
The Linux Association of Canada respectfully acknowledges that our home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. These lands have been home to First Nations peoples for thousands of years, including the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux, who maintain deep and enduring relationships with the land and the South Saskatchewan River.
We are grateful to the First Nations and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. We honour their enduring relationship with the land, their cultures, histories, and contributions, and we offer our respect and sincere gratitude as we live, work, learn, and build community here.


