About this event
Over the past few years, the OpenCloudification initiative, led by LSEC, The Beacon, and imec IDLab, has worked to advance open cloud accessibility, security, and organisational customisation. Focusing on helping businesses find alternatives to major cloud providers, this event brings together the expertise of open-source leaders to empower organisations to build flexible, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions tailored to their needs.
This annual gathering invites participants to explore workshops, innovative case studies, and insightful discussions about the future of cloud infrastructure. Attendees will gain practical knowledge of open-source cloud platforms, strategies for effective cloud scaling, and insights into the latest trends and future directions in the cloud landscape.
This event will provide a comprehensive roadmap to cloud transformation through open-source technology, ideal for companies seeking greater control and transparency in their cloud operations. Participants will gain practical insights into building and managing custom cloud environments, scaling efficiently, and exploring cloud infrastructure trends and future directions. Join us to learn from industry leaders, connect with peers, and explore the possibilities of open-source cloudification tailored to your organisation’s needs.
EVENT DETAILS
🏢 Location: The Beacon, Sint-pietersvliet 7, 2000 Antwerpen
📅 Date: Tuesday 04/02/2025
🕛 Timing: 12u30 – 17u00
💻 Setting: Hybrid (online and physical)
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(Draft) AGENDA:
12:30 – Lunch & Networking
13:30 – Companies Experience Sharing: Build Your Own Cloud – Open-Source Alternatives to AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Proxmox – Deploying a fully open-source virtual environment for your company’s cloud
- imec – Case Study: Moving away from vSphere
- DNS BE – Running the DNS’s cloud with open-source technologies (temporary title)
- Doccle – Strategies for rapid growth within a public cloud provider (TBC)
16:00 – 2024 State of the Cloud Analysis – Merlijn Sebrechts (imec/IDLab)
16:45 – OpenCloudification: Conclusions and Next Steps – LSEC
Do you want to learn more about the project? Find all info on the OpenCloudification website!
🚲🚗 HOW TO REACH THE BEACON - Sint-Pietersvliet 7, 2000 Antwerpen
- TRAM: take tram 7 to stop Sint-Paulusplaats
- VELO: Velo station 049, Tolhuis / 050, Klapdorp / 058, Noorderterras
- BIKE: park your bike at the bike racks on St. Paul's Square
- CAR: parking Rijnkaai - 12-minute walk / parking Grote Markt - 10-minute walk
Take note of the fact that The Beacon is located in the LEZ zone and that the rules regarding public parking have been made stricter.
❗️❗️ EVENT DISCLAIMER
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