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SUMMARY:Plus 1 – How Public Institutions Can Champion Open (Source) Comm
 unication - Sandra Barthel
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UID:pretalx-open-source-conference-luxembourg-2026-TGYLFS@pretalx.com
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, I`ll explore why public institutions (from gove
 rnments to universities and public broadcasters) must rethink how they com
 municate with the public in light of recent digital sovereignty debates. W
 hile many are already shifting toward open-source software\, their relianc
 e on commercial platforms for public communication remains unchallenged. D
 ependence on platforms like Instagram\, X\, or TikTok exposes institutions
  to risks\, from data exploitation and algorithmic bias to compliance issu
 es with EU regulations like the GDPR and DSA. More importantly\, this stat
 us quo undermines digital sovereignty and democratic values by prioritizin
 g corporate interests over public access to information.\nBut change is po
 ssible and it starts with one simple principle. \n\nThe Plus1 approach\, a
  practical and actionable strategy that encourages public institutions to 
 commit to at least one open\, federated\, or community-driven platform alo
 ngside commercial ones. This isn’t just about technology\; it’s about 
 leading by example and demonstrating that alternatives exist. Open-source 
 communication platforms can foster transparency\, interoperability\, and l
 ong-term accessibility while reducing dependencies on exploitative structu
 res.\n\nBy the end of this talk\, you’ll understand how small\, intentio
 nal steps\, like adopting the Plus1 principle can help public institutions
  take back control of their digital communication. You’ll leave with a c
 lear vision of how to advocate for change in your own context and inspire 
 others to join the movement toward a more open\, sovereign\, and democrati
 c digital public sphere.
LOCATION:Decentralised technologies for Digital Sovereignty
URL:https://pretalx.com/open-source-conference-luxembourg-2026/talk/TGYLFS
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