IGF 2024 Day 0 Event #185 Universities impact in accelerating the adoption of free, open-source government software towards supporting the Blue Ocean eco-system

•Show-cases university success stories in adopting open-source software: Highlight successful cases where universities have effectively used and developed open-source software, demonstrating its impact on enhancing educational and research processes. ( King Khalid University ) •The role of universities in creating software communities, incubators, and accelerators: Discuss how universities establish and support tech communities centered on open-source software, including an overview of a community project and an entrepreneurial initiative that exemplifies this effort. (Imam Mohammed Bin-Saud University ) •Universities' role in attracting and supporting talented students and graduates: Emphasize the strategies universities use to recruit and nurture young talent, focusing on their contributions to developing open-source software and fostering technological innovation. ( Al-Jouf University ) •Partnership between the Digital Government Authority and universities for supporting open-source software: Highlight the collaboration aimed at aligning with the government’s direction in adopting open-source software, showcasing joint initiatives and training programs. ( AlQassim University ) •Future goals for increasing the number of specialists in open-source software: Discuss aspirations to grow the number of specialists in open-source software and the significance of meeting local and global market demands for skilled professionals . ( All The participants ) •The future of research and innovation in open-source software: Review current and anticipated research contributions in open-source software, focusing on their potential to drive technological advancements and scientific innovation . ( All The participants )

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