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PwC Germany @ UN Open Source Week 2025

Join the community-led side event on June 20th in New York City

Collaborating Globally for Digital Public Good

We see open source technology as a fundamental enabler of public sector innovation, reaching far beyond transparency and security. Open source grants public institutions complete control over their source code, enabling independent audits and modifications without vendor lock-in. Furthermore, it fosters international collaboration, allowing foundational technologies and previous efforts to be effectively reused. This is especially relevant in the field of artificial intelligence, where transparent access to models, training data, and documentation is essential for building trust, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling adaptability.

This approach ensures taxpayer money is efficiently invested, delivering proven digital solutions at scale. By openly sharing resources, expertise, and best practices, open-source technologies significantly enhance both the quality and efficiency of public-sector digital solutions.

“Open source technology ensures public sector innovation is sustainable, economically efficient, and creates positive impact—for citizens and the public servants.”

Frederik Blachetta,Partner and Global Public Sector Data & Leader

Community-Led Side Event

We are proud to host a side event as part of UN Open Source Week 2025 at the New York office on June 20th. The event – organized with Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and OpenForum Europe (OFE) – gathers leading experts from more than 40 international organizations, including businesses, NGOs, and government agencies.

Across five thematic tracks, 20 interactive workshops will explore critical topics such as digital public infrastructure, inclusive open-source solutions, innovation through collaboration, and the role of governments and communities in driving sustainable digital transformation.

More information about the event

Agenda for June 20, 2025

Track 1: Digital Public Infrastructure

  • 10:00 – 11:20 – Session 1: FIWARE and Members to advance the Digital Public Infrastructures and Global Priorities
  • 11:20 – 11:40 – Break
  • 11:40 – 13:00 – Session 2: Digital Public Goods – Building Inclusive DPI with Democratic Governance
  • 13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch
  • 14:00 – 15:20 – Session 3: Digital Public Infrastructure in the Global South – Innovation, Localisation, and Community Ownership
  • 15:20 – 15:40 – Break
  • 15:40 – 17:00 – Session 4: DPI Governance – Navigating Law, Ethics, and Safeguards in Digital Public Infrastructure
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Frederik Blachetta

Frederik Blachetta

Partner, PwC Germany

Dominik Lawetzky

Dominik Lawetzky

Senior Associate, PwC Germany