Setting the Standard: Open Source Essentials for Blockchain Legal Professionals
It's Berlin Blockchain Week! Join us for an engaging workshop with Andrew Katz, a leading expert in open source law and governance. This interactive session will explore the core principles of open source, covering licensing, compliance, and best practices for collaboration. The workshop will conclude with a dynamic panel discussion, where industry professionals will share insights and answer your questions about the evolving open source landscape.
While this event is targeting lawyers and related professionals, it is open to everyone.
Agenda:
9:30AM - Doors Open
10:00 - 11:30: Session 1
Introduction to Open Source
Open Source Licensing
Open Source: Trends
11:30- 12:30: Lunch (Provided)
12:30 - 14:00: Session 2
Open Source and Compliance
Open Source and commercial transactions
Panel Discussion – OS, AI, Blockchain
Q&A
About Andrew Katz
Andrew Katz is a leading expert in open-source law with over 30 years in technology. As CEO of Orcro Limited, he advises startups, multinationals, and public institutions on open-source compliance, AI regulation, and software supply chains. A Fellow of the Free Software Foundation Europe, he has co-authored Open Source Law, Policy and Practice (OUP, 2022) and contributed to key EU open-source initiatives. Andrew has played a pivotal role in drafting open hardware licenses, guiding Linux Foundation projects, and shaping global open-source policy.
About JUST Open Source Stiftung
JUST Open Source Stiftung is a foundation promoting Web3 adoption through funding education and research initiatives. As part of their mandate, they have launched The JUST Grant. Learn more and apply at justopensource.io/grants
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About YPOG
YPOG is a law firm specialized in tax and business law, active in the core fields of Funds, Tax, Banking + Finance, and Transactions.
The team at YPOG represents a broad client base, which ranges from emerging technology companies and family-run SMEs to large corporations, as well as private equity, and venture capital funds. YPOG is one of the leading advisors for venture capital, private equity, and fund structuring in Germany. The firm and its partners have been recognized nationally and internationally by JUVE, Best Lawyers, Legal 500, Focus, Chambers and Partners as well as Leaders League.
Today, YPOG has more than 150 experienced attorneys, tax advisors and tax specialists and a notary, in four offices, located in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, and Munich.