OpenTalk at the Univention Summit 2025

The Univention Summit in Bremen is one of the most important events for open source. Every year, software manufacturers, IT service providers and users meet to discuss current developments, challenges and solutions in the field of digital sovereignty. With keynotes, practical workshops and an extensive exhibition, the event offers a platform for professional exchange and networking.

OpenTalk is a platinum partner in 2025, presenting innovative approaches to secure and sovereign communication. Central topics such as IT security and digital sovereignty will be examined in a practical way in lectures and workshops.

Program highlights

23.01.2025, 11:00–11:30, Room 2

Workshop: Quality in open source procurement – criteria for tenders

The procurement of open source software requires clear quality standards. Approaches will be presented on how public clients can design legally compliant and professional tenders. The focus is on the specific opportunities and challenges for public administration.

23.01.2025, 15:15–15:30, Room 1: Main Track & Public Sector Track

Presentation: Digital sovereignty – a must for public administration

Daniel Zielke, Director of Strategic Partnerships at OpenTalk, explains how digital sovereignty is promoted by open source. The presentation shows how open source meets high data protection standards and enables efficient, independent communication and sustainable administrative action.

24.01.2025, 10:00–10:45, Room 4

Workshop: Secure communication with IT security zones and E2E encryption
The highest security standards are indispensable for sensitive conferences in public institutions. The workshop presents how end-to-end encryption and IT security zones contribute to data security in video conferencing. In addition, it will be shown how flexible infrastructure and traffic-optimized solutions meet strict security requirements.

The Univention Summit 2025 offers a great opportunity to learn about innovative open source solutions and how they can be used. OpenTalk is looking forward to actively shaping the digital future together with other participants.

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