The NGI (Next Generation Internet) initiative is thrilled to announce its participation in FOSDEM 2025, which will take place on February 1-2, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. Known as one of the world’s largest and most influential free and open-source software (FOSS) events, FOSDEM is where open-source enthusiasts, developers, and innovators gather to share insights, showcase projects, and build the technologies that drive our digital future.

This year promises another unforgettable weekend filled with cutting-edge talks, networking opportunities, and insights into the most pressing topics in open-source technology and beyond. NGI is excited to showcase its commitment to fostering innovation that respects openness, privacy, transparency, decentralisation, and inclusivity.

Melanie Rieback, a cybersecurity expert and CEO of Radically Open Security, shared invaluable insights during the latest NGI Talk. Her discussion focused on cybersecurity challenges, open-source solutions, and collaborative strategies to create a secure digital future. Here are the highlights:

Sixteen Next Generation Internet (NGI) projects are pleased to announce the transition to Mastodon and PeerTube, two European open-source platforms, for their communication and content-sharing needs. This strategic move aligns with NGI’s commitment to fostering an Internet that embodies European values of trust, security, and inclusion.

The Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative projects announced their decision to discontinue the use of X social media platform, effective immediately. This strategic move aligns with NGI’s commitment to fostering an Internet that embodies European values of trust, security, and inclusion.