EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 - UN Open Source Week 2026 & UN Open Source Principles

The session will present the UN Open Source Week Conference Report, offering a concise synthesis of the discussions held throughout the week. The report captures key insights, lessons learned, and best practices shared by policymakers, practitioners, and open-source leaders, highlighting how open source is increasingly shaping public-sector innovation, digital public infrastructure, and inclusive digital transformation. The session will also feature a landmark announcement: the City of Barcelona becoming the first city in the world to formally endorse the UN Open Source Principles. This milestone underscores the growing role of cities as drivers of open-source adoption and sets a global example of how local governments can align digital policies with openness, transparency, and the public interest. Speakers: Arnau Monterde (Director of Participation and Innovation for Democracy, Barcelona City Council), Omar Mohsine (Open Source Coordinator, United Nations Office for Digital and Emer