OCTOBER 15-17, 2026
The Open Open Program
This page outlines the official Open Open conference program, designed to bridge the gap between open source governance and public sector innovation. Use this schedule to plan your attendance, connect with leading policy innovators, and discover the sessions that will shape the future of transparent government technology in Miami.
Day 1: October 15, 2026
Welcome to the first day of the Open Open conference. This schedule outlines our focus on public sector innovation and open source governance in the heart of Miami. Use this guide to plan your sessions and maximize your experience.
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration and Welcome
An exploration of how open governance structures are revolutionizing public service delivery and digital sovereignty in 2026.
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome
Legal and technical experts discuss the necessity of unified standards for open source collaboration across international muni-sectors.
Moderator: TBD
Keynote
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Future of open source policies & Digital Sovereignty
Speaker: TBD
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion: TBD
Addressing biased algorithms through open auditing and community-driven oversight in automated public decision making.
Speaker: TBD
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Coffee Break
A practical session for municipal administrators to co-create actionable open source roadmaps tailored to their local governance needs.
01:20 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
A curated networking lunch providing attendees the opportunity to connect and discuss the morning's sessions in a relaxed environment.
04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Closing Summary
A final wrap-up of Day 1 highlighting key takeaways and announcing the schedule for tomorrow's exploration of innovation.
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Open Data for Climate Resilience
Leveraging crowdsourced geospatial data to build predictive models for sea-level rise and urban heat mapping.
Dr. Linus Vance — Sustainability Lead
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Procurement in the Age of Open
Removing vendor lock-in through standardized open source procurement policies in government IT departments.
Sarah Jenkins — Policy Advisor
01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
The Ethics of Algorithmic Ops
A workshop on auditing open source AI models used in public decision making to ensure equity and fairness for all citizens.
Elena Rodriguez — Director of Governance
02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Digital Sovereignty & Localism
Understanding the role of open source in preserving digital sovereignty for smaller municipalities against platform monopolies.
Marcus Thorne — Lead Architect
04:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Building Civil Tech Ecosystems
How to foster locally managed tech communities that support public service software maintenance and sustainability.
Dr. Aris Thorne — Chief Innovation Officer
Session Details
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Open Source in the Public Sector
Exploring how municipal governments in South Florida are leveraging community-driven software for transparent urban planning.
Dr. Aris Thorne — Chief Innovation Officer
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Governance Frameworks for 2027
A deep dive into the evolving legal landscape of open licenses for enterprise-scale public infrastructure projects.
Sarah Jenkins — Policy Advisor
01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
The Future of Civic Tech
Analyzing the integration of open source methodologies into civic services within the Greater Miami innovation hub.
Marcus Thorne — Lead Architect
03:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Transparency in AI Policy
A critical panel on maintaining algorithm transparency and ethical standards via open source governance models.
Elena Rodriguez — Director of Governance
04:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Scaling Open Communities
Strategies for growing sustainable open source ecosystems within state-level departments and research institutions.
Panel of Experts — Open Source Collective
Speakers & Panelists
Dr. Aris Thorne
Elena Rodriguez
Marcus Thorne
Sarah Jenkins
Director of Digital Innovation specialized in establishing open governance protocols for municipal infrastructure and smart city transparency.
Lead Policy Architect focused on public sector procurement reform and the integration of open source methodologies into civic services.
Senior Open Source Strategist advising government bodies on digital sovereignty and community-driven technology models in Miami.
Ethics and Governance Specialist focusing on algorithmic transparency and public sector accountability in automated decision making.
Networking Opportunities
The Open Open conference is more than just sessions. These networking moments are key times to meet peers and collaborators, fostering the connections that drive public sector innovation and open source governance forward.
11:30 - 12:00
Coffee Break
Mingle with other participants in the hall while drinking some deliciously roasted coffee made by our baristas.
13:20 - 14:30
Lunch
Join topical tables hosted by public sector leaders to discuss procurement challenges over a curated South Florida culinary experience.
16:15 - 18:00
After Hours
Unwind at our rooftop reception. A perfect setting for deeper conversations between tech innovators and policy makers under the Miami skyline.