Open Source Summit 2025
Driving Innovation: Accelerating the Digital Future
About The Summit
The Open Source Software Summit is the premier gathering for open source enthusiasts, developers, and industry leaders in the Middle East. Join us for two days of inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
Objectives
Introduce open source technologies and the latest products.
Share expertise and best practices across sectors.
Encourage local IT companies to adopt open-source solutions.
Highlight companies supporting open-source technologies.
Promote open-source in private, public, and non-profit sectors.
Targeted Sectors
Private, governmental, and non-profit sectors.
Academic and research bodies.
Students and entrepreneurs.
Developers and programmers.
Anyone interested in open-source.
Summit Content
Workshops
Lectures
Discussion Ring
Exhibition
Review Success Stories
Maysam Annual Award
Open Source Events
Open-source events we have hosted over the years
2019
2020
2021
2022
Open Source Summit Community
Numbers that showcase our community's growth and achievements.
9,500
Trainees
50
Trainers
350
Workshops
150
Lectures
2019
Establishment
Summit Agenda
A full day of inspiring talks, engaging sessions, and networking opportunities.
Registration & Networking
Keynote
Welcome Address.
Opening Keynote
Open Source: Accelerating Innovation at scale while transforming the kingdom into a knowledge-based economy
MOU SIGNING | Programmers Association PARMG & China Open Source Software Promotion Union COPU
Keynote Presentation
How to be an Open Source Contributor How contribute in Open Source projects would improve your skills
Panel Discussion
Embracing Open Source for Digital Transformation.
Keynote Presentation
Unleash Your Data: The Power of Open Source in Modernizing IT
Keynote Presentation
The Evolving Dynamics in Open Source Software
Keynote Presentation
The importance of Open Innovation in creating a competitive advantage for businesses
Networking Coffee Break
Panel Discussion
The Emerging role of National and Local Governments’ in Open Source: Now, Near, Future
Keynote Presentation
The Impact of open source software on business administrations
Keynote Presentation
Using open Sources in Smart Security targeting
Networking Lunch Break
Keynote Presentation
Introduction of COPU: The Central Hub of Open Source in China
Keynote Presentation
GitSource: Source code repositories
Panel Discussion
Ruya OS | Vision, Ambitions and challenges
Keynote Presentation
AI in OpenSource
Maysam Awards Ceremony | Coding Challenge Winners Ceremony
Closing Keynote & Ceremony
The Road Ahead: Open Source in Saudi Arabia and the World
Maysam Award
Presented by the Programmers Association (Parmej), the Maysam Award honors individuals, organizations, and communities that promote and innovate open-source technologies in Saudi Arabia.
Objectives
Support tech localization and achieve tech sovereignty.
Boost local tech content and spread open-source culture in Saudi Arabia.
Highlight local success with open-source and encourage nationwide adoption.
Help grow local open-source products and motivate contributors.
Vision
To be a distinguished and pioneering award at the national, regional, and global levels, promoting open-source adoption in the Kingdom.
Mission
Enhance competition and innovation by encouraging open-source adoption and spreading its culture in technical fields.
Core Values
Excellence in performance and innovation
Justice, equal opportunities, and competition
Achieving tech security for the Kingdom
Boosting local tech content
Award Classifications
Certificate
Mark 01 – 64
Bronze
Mark 65 – 74
Silver
Mark 75 – 84
Gold
Mark 85 – 94
Diamond
Mark 95 – 100
Award Criteria
Creativity
Assesses the originality and innovation of the application or system, including its usability and user interface design.
Value
Evaluates the added value provided by the application or system beyond financial benefits.
Efficiency Improvement
Measures how effectively the application or system improves operational efficiency and productivity.
Functionality
Examines how well the application or system fulfills its intended purpose and delivers expected features.
Targeted Honorees Categories
Government Sector
Private Sector
Non-Profit Sector
Academic Sector
Tech Communities
Individuals
Developers
Entrepreneurs
Meet the Speakers
Abdulaziz Aloraij
Chairman
PARMG
Dr Akram Nour
Chief of Digital Transformation
Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority
Amal Alhassani
Associate Executive Director of Innovation
King Abdullah Medical City
Khaled AlMuhanna
Director of Technical Development
Ministry of Justice
Mohammad Almazroa
Cybersecurity and Software Development Expert
Confidential
Abdullah Al Ghumaijan
Director of Cybersecurity Operations
Government Entity
Aseel AlSulaimi
Digital Strategy Director, Digital Transformation General Department
Ministry of Transport & Logisitcs
Faisal Al Mudayfir
Director of Software Development
Government Entity
Maan Al Jabr
Open Source Intelligence Unit Leader
Zakat Tax & Customs Authority, ZATCA
Dr. Raed Al Shaikh
Acting Manager Expec Computer Operations Department
Saudi Aramco
Karim Assem
Middle East Sales Leader
EDB
Abdulelah Aloshayni
CEO
BABL Fintech Holding
Nawaf Khalifah
CTO
Confidential
Amer Zein El Abdin
VP of Sales
Comprehensive Technology Company
Jerry Tan
Executive Deputy Secretary
General, China Open Source Software Promotion Union (COPU)
Faisal Al Ghamdi
CEO
Git Source SA
Timothy Scheller
Director
GA Universe
Fahad Alduraibi
Director of Cybersecurity Operations Center
Government Entity
Mosaab Alzoubi
CEO
RuyaOS Co.
Khalid Al Ghamdi
Open Source Software Expert, Director
DGA
Government Supporting Partners
Strategic Supporting Sponsors
Media Partners
