Open Source Summit: Accelerating Saudi Arabia’s Digital Future

The Open Source Summit Saudi is an annual conference held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by
the Programmers Association (Parmg) in partnership with Plexus Global; set to take place on 21st
February 2024 at The Garage, Riyadh.
The summit provides a platform to showcase innovative ideas and visions, enabling various
sectors and individuals to enter the open-source system. It also supports success stories,
removes obstacles, and fosters participation to build an effective society in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia. The central objective of the summit is to accelerate the pace of digital transformation,
develop the information technology market, increase local technical content, create quality jobs,
reduce feasible costs, and stimulate digital innovation and entrepreneurship.

Key Speaker of the Open Source Summit Saudi 2024:

1. Abdelaziz Aloraiji- Chairman, PARMG
2. Fahad alduraibi – Director of Cybersecurity Operations Center, Confidential Government Entity
3. Amal Alhassani- Associate Executive Director of Innovation, King Abdullah Medical City
4. Maan Aljabr- Open-Source Intelligence Unit Leader, Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
5. Khaled Almuhanna- Director of Technical Development, Ministry of Justice
6. Abdullah Alsabi- Co-Founder & Board member, PARMG
7. Dr. Raed Al-Shaikh- Acting Manager, EXPEC Computer Operations Department, Saudi
   Aramco
8. Mohammed Alamoudi- Vice Chairman, PARMG
9. Saleh Ali bin Muhaysin- Senior Advisor Incident Response, SITE
10. Faisal Almudayfir- Director of Software Development, Confidential
11. Aseel AlSulaimi- Enterprise Application Section Manager, Ministry of Transport and
    Logistic Services

Open Source Summit, Key highlights include:

• Keynote presentations: Experts and top government executives of Saudi will share their
  expertise, experiences, and effective practices to adopt the open-source technology.
• Interactive panel discussions: Be a part of thought-provoking debates and discussions
  where topics will revolve around open-source adoption strategies, community building,
  and overcoming challenges of industry.
• Technical workshops: A Chance to take your skills to the next level and gain practical
  experience in specific technologies with hands-on sessions led by industry experts.
• Exhibition area: Meet with top-notch open-source solutions providers from around the
  globe and establish connections with them.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with individuals and key players in the tech
  ecosystem to build meaningful partnerships and collaborations.
• The Maysam Awards: Join us in celebrating the 4th edition to honor organizations, entities,
  establishments, academies, communities, groups, technical associations, developers,
  and individuals contributing to the production and innovation of open-source products
  and their adoption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Code Testing Challenge: A Competition to showcase your knowledge and skills in opensource software and win some amazing cash prizes.
  With the Saudi government contributing $1.3Bn to the development of the open-source
  technology; The Open Source Summit acts as a focal point for igniting a vibrant open-source
  ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
  The Open Source Summit invites everyone passionate about open source, regardless of their
  experience or expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a budding entrepreneur, or simply
  curious about the future of tech, this event offers something valuable for you.

Register now and be part of the tech revolution in Saudi Arabia!

Check out the video from last year’s Open Source Summit!

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