Recap DINAcon 2024 including talks by Aarno and Tobias

DINAcon 2024 Recap: A Celebration of Digital Sustainability and Open Source Innovation

DINAcon 2024 (organized by our friends of CH Open) once again brought together thought leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to discuss the future of digital sustainability and open source collaboration. Held in Bern on November 21, 2024, the event featured insightful keynotes and engaging panel discussions that highlighted the power of open technologies. Our VSHNeers Aarno and Tobias were also invited to hold two inspiring talks which you can watch below.

Key Highlights of DINAcon 2024

• Inspiring Keynotes: Experts from various industries shared their insights on the importance of open source for a sustainable digital future. Notable sessions included:
  • „AI in Parliament: A Roadmap for the Parliamentary Library“ by Jacqueline Kucera about the integration of artificial intelligence in parliamentary services, highlighting current projects and future goals.
  • „How can large language models be used for sustainable procurement?“ by Prof. Marcel Gygli and Luca Rolshoven, exploring the application of natural language processing in enhancing procurement processes.
  • „Wiki intelligence: the role of Wikimedia projects and AI“ by Sandra Becker, Ilario Valdelli, and Shana Marinitsch, discussing the intersection of AI and open knowledge platforms.
• Panel Discussions & Workshops: Attendees participated in deep-dive sessions covering governance, digital sovereignty, and ethical AI. Highlights included:
  • „Intelligente (verteilte) Routinglösungen und Best Practice Erfahrungen,“ a comprehensive session on innovative routing solutions in mobility, featuring speakers like Dr. David Rudi and Christian Helbling.
  • „Exploring the environmental footprint of IT: discover the Digital Collage“ by Celine Carle-Faye and Amael Parreaux-Ey, an interactive workshop on understanding the environmental impacts of digital activities.

VSHN Talks by Aarno Aukia and Tobias Brunner

Our VSHNeers Aarno and Tobias also held talks at the DINAcon 2024, you can watch them below.

Tobias Brunner – Source code sovereignty: local alternatives for an independent digital future

Aarno Aukia – Cloud Service Souveränität: Lokale Alternativen für eine unabhängige digitale Zukunft

Key Takeaways

• Open source continues to be a driving force for innovation and sustainability.
• Collaboration between public and private sectors is essential for a resilient digital ecosystem.
• Ethical and transparent digital governance is crucial for ensuring long-term impact.

DINAcon 2024 proved once again that the open source community is thriving and ready to shape the future of technology in a more sustainable and ethical way. We’re already looking forward to this year’s edition!

Did you attend DINAcon 2024? Share your thoughts and key takeaways!