Series of events by OFE: Standardisation and Open Source in the Age of Software Regulation https://openforumeurope.org/event/ofe-lounge-2024-standardisation-and-open-s... Today, 29. February at 18:00 CET : Session 2: The AI Act Location: https://meet.leadingbit.cloud/rooms/9cp-xb1-fb3-zbl/join Feel free to invite colleagues and friends who might be interested in the event series. This webinar series is organised under the umbrella of StandICT.eu 2026. The OFE Lounge 2024 seeks to bridge standardisation and open source organisations, creating a platform to discuss the changing dynamics of software development and ICT standardisation. Drawing from previous iterations of the OFE Lounge Series, as well as studies such as the JRC’s “The Relationship Between Open Source Software and Standard Setting” and OFE’s study “Standardisation and Open Source – Bringing them together” for the European Commission, this series aims to facilitate knowledge transfer between significant open source and standardisation entities, as well as the European Commission. For this iteration of the series, we will focus on the standardisation activities following new EU regulation with implications for software development, such as the Cyber Resilience Act and the AI Act. All sessions will adhere to the Chatham House Rule. Format The webinar series initiates on 22 February, at 18:00 CET, and spans over five weeks, culminating with a comprehensive wrap-up workshop. Each session will last 60 minutes and start with 2 individual 15-minute presentations by representative stakeholder organisations, putting forward their ideas on the role of open source in standardisation, and standardisation for open source, followed by a roughly 30-minute moderated Q&A. The last wrap-up workshop will last 2.5 hours. The series schedule and session descriptions are as follows: 22 February at 18:00 CET - Session 1: Kick-off session This initial session sets the stage for discussions on the regulatory landscape affecting software and the critical role of standardisation. It will cover complexities in software and software supply chains, challenges posed by the AI Act and CRA negotiations related to open source software (OSS), and the needs and expectations of policymakers. 29 February at 18:00 CET - Session 2: The AI Act An exploration of the AI Act and its implications for standardisation and open source, focusing on the ethics of AI and the significant role standards play in this evolving field. 7 March at 18:00 CET - Session 3: The Cyber Resilience Act This session will delve into the CRA, discussing the new requirements it introduces, guidance for compliance, and the perspectives of open source communities and standardisation bodies on what is needed from CRA standards in the software domain. 14 March at 18:00 CET - Session 4: To be announced 21 March at 16:30 CET - Session 5: Workshop to Conclude the Series A concluding workshop designed to bring together insights from the previous sessions. It aims to facilitate engaging discussions on stakeholder perspectives, the EC Strategy on OSS, the EU Standardisation strategy, procurement perspectives, industry groups, and findings from the latest research. -- Senior Community Builder, RIPE NCC https://labs.ripe.net/author/becha/