Announcements:

Nominations are open for Paris Open Source Think Tank Business Cases.     View details.


A detailed summary of the spring Napa Think Tank is now available.
2010 US Think Tank whitepaper


View Napa Think Tank follow on webinars at the Olliance download center.
“How the Public Sector is using Open Source to meet its Budget Challenges”
presented on August 17, 2010, and

“Enterprise Open Source Software Procurement and Support Best Practices”
presented on July 15, 2010.

 

The Paris Open Source Think Tank, hosted by Olliance Group and DLA Piper, will be held at the Golden Tulip Champs-Elysées Hotel. The Open Source Think Tank is the most unique invitation-only event of its kind, bringing together many of the world’s top thought leaders in a challenge to solve real world situations. The event is focused on the evolution and practical implications of open source and cloud computing. By utilizing real-world case studies and a brainstorming format, the Think Tank effectively brings together the perspectives and insights of the entire ecosystem - from senior IT executives of the Fortune 1000 to dozens of CEOs of the most successful open source companies. This creates an unparalleled opportunity to share significant insights while building substantive relationships.

The cost of the conference is $1100 USD. This includes participation at the conference, an opening reception and a gala dinner cruise through the middle of Paris on the Seine.

The Paris Think Tank will focus on a business case from an enterprise end user and a public sector entity. The Spring Think Tank held in April of this year was privileged to have the State of California as its core business case.

“The Open Source Think Tank team worked with the State of California to come up with a very provocative and compelling case study. The case study got the attendees engaged in collaboratively solving a large enterprise problem. In the process we got tremendous value in terms of community wisdom and concrete action steps.”
                                                                                                    P.K. Agarwal Former CTO, State of California

Additionally, the Open Source Think Tank has partnered with the Open World Forum (openworldforum.org),to be held on September 30th and October 1st in order to provide further learning and business development opportunities. With more than 1500 participants representing 40 countries, the Open World Forum is the world's leading summit meeting wherein communities and decision-makers cross-fertilize the open technological, economic, and social initiatives that represent the digital future.

The Open Source Think Tank has consistently been a highlight for all types of executives. Below are some of their perspectives:

We are pleased to recognize our generous sponsors who were critical to making this event happen. If you are interested in a sponsorship, please go to our sponsorship page.

About your Hosts

Olliance Group is the leading global open source business and strategy consulting firm. Our mission is to help clients capitalize on the strategic, technological, and financial benefits of open source software. Olliance offers a set of strategic, business and technology planning, risk management, investment, and community development consulting services. To date, Olliance has completed more than 400 open source strategy engagements for many of the world's leading technology vendors, enterprise end users, technology startups and venture capital firms. For more information please visit the Olliance Group website.

DLA Piper is the largest law firm in the world with over 3,500 lawyers in more than 60 offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. DLA Piper is a global firm capable of taking care of the most important legal needs of clients wherever they do business, whether the engagement involves seamless coordination across multiple jurisdictions or a discrete project in a single location. We deliver an international legal practice with a global footprint. The firm has particular expertise in advising on matters relating to open source software from its work with clients as well as non-profit entities such as the Open Source Initiative where Mark Radcliffe serves as pro bono outside General Counsel. For more information please visit the DLA Piper website.