This autumn, Brno will become the beating heart of the open source world. At the turn of October and November 2025, the city will host a series of events dedicated to open technologies, digital freedom, and community collaboration.
From AI workshops to policy discussions and community meetups — everyone interested in open source will find something to enjoy.
Thursday, October 30 — Workshop: Build Your Own AI: Open Source Models on Your Own Machine
Time: 16:00–17:30
Kick off the four days of open source with a hands-on workshop led by Josef Podaný, co-founder and CTO of Nomodo.ai. Discover how to run your own AI model locally — no cloud, no paywall, and complete control over your data.
You’ll learn how open source large language models can empower anyone to experiment, create, and innovate. Whether you want to build your own AI assistant, analyze text, or simply understand how AI works, this workshop will get you started.
Register and learn more here.
Friday, October 31 — Central European Open Source Policy Forum 2025
Time: 10:00–16:15
Conference webpage: otevrenamesta.cz/events/5
Registration: pretix.eu/om/ceospf25
Organized by Otevřená města (Open Cities), this international conference will bring together policymakers, companies, developers, and community representatives from across Central Europe. The goal: to explore how open source strengthens digital sovereignty, innovation, and collaboration in our region.
Expect inspiring keynotes, expert panels, and discussions on topics such as:
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Digital Sovereignty — strengthening Central Europe’s independence
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Public Procurement & Open Source — legislation and best practices
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Quality and Security — ensuring reliable open source solutions
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Education & Digital Literacy — bringing open source to schools and universities
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International Cooperation — building partnerships across borders
This year’s panels will also feature three representatives from e-INFRA CZ: Petr Holub, researcher at the Institute of Computer Science and CIO of BBMRI, Luděk Matyska, Director of the CERIT-SC Centre, Jan Mysliveček, Director of the Institute of Computer Science, Masaryk University. Their participation will bring valuable insights into how open infrastructure, research computing, and data management intersect with open source policy and practice across Europe.
Weekend, November 1–2 — OpenAlt 2025 Community Conference
Round off the week with OpenAlt 2025, the long-running community conference celebrating free and open technologies. Expect two days packed with talks, discussions, and networking — all in the friendly, collaborative spirit of open source.
Register and find more information about OpenAlt
