San Francisco, CA – April, 14, 2026: The Open Group, the global vendor-neutral technology and standards consortium, will bring together industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators from around the world for The Open Group European Summit in Oslo.
Taking place from April 27-30, 2026, the event will mark the 30th anniversary of The Open Group, bringing together a global community dedicated to advancing open standards, enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and cross-industry interoperability.
Over four days, attendees will participate in a comprehensive program of keynote presentations, interactive sessions, and collaborative workshops designed to explore how open standards are enabling organizations to unlock business value, improve integration, and navigate increasing technological complexity.
As organizations continue to accelerate digital initiatives, the event will emphasize the importance of interoperable frameworks and vendor-neutral collaboration in enabling scalable, secure, and sustainable innovation, highlighting the role of standards in bridging strategy and execution.
Discussions will span enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, sustainability, AI, and industry-specific standards, reflecting the breadth of The Open Group global initiatives.
Featured speakers include:
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Steve Nunn, President & CEO, The Open Group
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Rashed Alyami, Manager Digital Platforms & Architecture Design Division, Saudi Aramco
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Shoji Kajita, Professor, Nagoya University
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Aaron Rorstrom, Principal Enterprise Architect, Capgemini
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Harald Laastad, VP and Leader of Enterprise Data and Platform, Equinor
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Heidi Karlsson, Open Footprint Forum Director, The Open Group
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And many others
Bringing together both The Open Group leadership and external industry voices, the Summit will provide a platform for sharing practical insights, real-world case studies, and forward-looking perspectives on the future of enterprise technology.
To learn more about the event and register, please visit here.
About The Open Group
The Open Group is a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through technology standards and open source initiatives by fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect among our diverse group of 900+ Memberships. Our Membership includes customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, academics, and consultants across multiple industries. More information on The Open Group can be found at www.opengroup.org.
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