Panel by the UN agencies grouped under the banner Open Source United

As digital technologies become increasingly central to public services, governance, and international cooperation, organizations from both public and private sectors are looking for ways to strengthen their strategic autonomy while maintaining flexibility in their technology choices. Open source offers an important approach that can complement existing technology ecosystems by promoting transparency, interoperability, and collaborative innovation.

This session will explore how open source can help governments and organizations build resilient and adaptable digital infrastructures. By enabling greater visibility into code, fostering shared development, and supporting local capacity building, open source can contribute to stronger institutional control over critical digital systems while encouraging collaboration across sectors and borders.

Speakers from governments, international organizations, and the open source community will share practical experiences on integrating open source into broader digital strategies. The discussion will highlight policy approaches, procurement practices, and partnership models that help institutions benefit from open source while working alongside a diverse ecosystem of technology providers.