Events

Entitled “Working together with technology for a better life,” this major event features an annual reception, an innovation expo, and an award ceremony for outstanding engineering theses at universities and colleges in the Cologne VDI association area. The event is an excellent opportunity to network with representatives from politics, business, science, and society, as well as other VDI members, and to make new contacts. Participation in Tec.Meet.Ing. is free of charge.

The focus topic for 2026 is artificial intelligence.

If you are interested, you can register here.

On December 2nd, 2025 and December 3rd, 2025, the working group meeting on “Open Source in Practice – Retro 2025 and Planing 2026” will take place in Nürnberg.

December 2nd at 12:00 pm – 17:00 pm.
December 3rd at 10:00 pm – 15:00 pm.

This is a hybrid meeting.

The career day by the Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg takes place on 06.11.2025 from 10am to 4pm. We cordially invite you to visit our booth “a” and look forward to engaging conversations with you!

You can find more Information regarding the career day 2025 here.

The Eclipse Foundation is working closely with the ORC community to shape a program that reflects the priorities and needs of maintainers, open source leaders, and institutional stakeholders.

Register here.

The ZF User Group Meeting will take place on October 15, 2025. More information will follow.

The focus will be on drone use, drone detection, and drone defense. Drones support rescue workers, provide important information in real time, and thus contribute to greater safety. At the same time, they can spy, disrupt, or even attack, thereby endangering people and infrastructure. The think tank is all about exciting future questions and developments in this area of security. Experience exciting short presentations by various experts in the field of drones:

• RA Dr. Jan Helge Mey und RA Dr. Oliver Heinrich, BHO Legal
• Romuald Kowalik, Michael Schmidt, SECONTEC GmbH
• Cornelius Toussaint, CONDOR Schutz- und Sicherheitsdienst GmbH
• Paula Barner, Borussia Dortmund

Participation in the event is free of charge, and refreshments will be provided.

Register for the event here.

Join Bitsea and other industry experts for the SCA User Group, an interactive virtual event focused on open source risk management, evolving regulations, and practical ways to strengthen your compliance and security posture.

Register here

On September 17th, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 17:00 pm the working group meeting on “Open Source in Practice – Economical” will take place in Berlin.

On September 18th, 2025 at 10:00 pm to 15:00 pm the 11th the Bitkom Forum Open Source zum Thema on “Open Source in Praxis – innovative, Compliant, Economical”

This is a hybrid meeting.

Register here.

For more Information click here.

On June 24th, 2025 and June 25th, 2025, the working group meeting on “Open Source in der Praxis – compliant” will take place in Berlin.

June 24th at 12:00 pm – 17:00 pm.
June 25th at 10:00 pm – 15:00 pm.

This is a hybrid meeting.

New technologies, innovative projects, and creative ideas as guiding lights for the future – that’s what small and medium-sized enterprises will be showcasing on 5th of June 2025, in Berlin at the Innovationstag Mittelstand hosted by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). Around 300 exhibitors – from startups to well-established family businesses – will present their pioneering developments made possible through the BMWK’s open-topic innovation funding.

Bitesa GmbH will also be on-site, presenting a special highlight: immersive VR visualization of software. Under the theme
“Making Software Architecture and Open Source Compliance Tangible”, visitors will experience cutting-edge visualizations up close in Virtual Reality (VR) – an exciting exhibit that brings complex digital structures to life in an intuitive and interactive way.

INNOVATION DAY ON SITE

The BMWK’s Innovation Day for Medium-Sized Companies will take place
on the open-air grounds of AiF Projekt GmbH
at Tschaikowskistr. 49, 13156 Berlin-Pankow.

Bitsea will be attending the JOBKICKOFF at

John Barleycorn
Heerstraße 52

on May 22, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The JOBKICKOFF offers students the opportunity to get to know each other directly and honestly in a relaxed environment, away from the stress of job applications and interviews.

From 6th to 8th of May 2025, GISEC Global will bring together international experts, companies, and visionaries to discuss current challenges, trends, and innovations in the field of cybersecurity. It is the leading cybersecurity event in the Middle East – Bitsea looks forward to meeting you there in person.

Register for free here.

OpenChain Family&Friends-Conference in Stuttgart: Panel-Discussion

You can find more Information about the event here

Since 2008, the FSFE Free Software Legal and Licensing Workshop (LLW)” has been the world’s premier event for debating, discussing, and sharing knowledge about Free Software legal affairs around a central unifying theme.

The FSFE is very pleased to be organizing the 2025 edition of the LLW at the Chalmers Conference Center in Essen, Germany, from 9-11 April 2025. We welcome you to share your knowledge with other legal experts, technologists, and thought leaders. By submitting your topic for consideration for the LLW 2025, you will be part of the momentum to advance the state of the art of knowledge in the field of Free Software legal and licensing issues.

Join our expert-led webinar to:

1. Explore regulatory landscapes affecting critical industries, including GDPR, FDA, and ISO standards.
2. Learn strategies for managing open source risks, from security and export control to future-proofing your components.
3. Hear real-world case studies, including Equifax and pharmaceutical supply chains, and lessons learned from legacy products and acquisitions.
4. Prepare for the future: the role of AI in coding and its implications for compliance and security.

This session is tailored towards development leads, CIOs, and CTOs responsible for navigating compliance and mitigating supply chain risks.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights for protecting your organization in an increasingly complex environment.

Register here.

The webinar begins at 11:00 am.

Here you can register for the webinar.

On March 25th, 2025 and March 26th, 2025, the working group meeting on “Open Source in Practice – Innovative” will take place in Frankfurt/Main.

March 25th at 12:00 pm – 17:00 pm.
March 26th at 10:00 pm – 15:00 pm.

This is a hybrid meeting.

The seventh edition of FOSS Backstage will take place in Berlin (and online) on 10th and 11th March 2025.

For more Information click here.