About this event
☁️ Join us in Antwerp @ The Beacon on March 25th, where the OpenCloudification team (TheBeacon, IMEC IDlab and LSEC), the Cyber Security Cloud Focus Group and CSA BelUx will welcome you for the annual gathering of OpenCloudification.
📅 Date: March 25, 2025
📍 Location: The Beacon, Sint-Pietersvliet 7, 2000 Antwerpen
⏰ Time: 09:30 – 17:00
PROGRAM
Morning (Cloud Security Focus):
09:30 – Welcome Coffee
10:00 – Introduction & Welcome by all hosts and agenda setting, roundtable introductions
10: 15 – Top Threats in Cloud Computing 2025, by Ulrich Seldeslachts – CEO LSEC, OpenCloudification and CSA BeLux
10: 45 – Managing Cloud Security and Orchestration, invited speaker
11: 30 – Networking Break
11: 50 – Azure Security Issues, invited speaker
12: 30 – Wrap up and discussion
13: 00 – Networking Break
Afternoon (OpenCloudification Focus) :
13:30 – OpenCloudification User Group
14:30 – 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
🎟️ Seats are limited and will be on a first register, first serve basis.
WHY JOIN?
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.
MORE INFO
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.
The Cyber Security Coalition Cloud Focus Group has been developing since 2018 as one of the cornerstone focus groups within the Cyber Security Coalition. We combine the quarterly gathering with this in person gathering of OpenCloudification.
The CSA BeLux chapter in Belgium and Luxemburg helps promoting the activities and initiatives of the Cloud Security Alliance and to advocate the interest of cloud security in the industry at large.
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: secure your bike on the Sint-Paulusplaats near the building
🚗 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
Thank you for your interest in attending our upcoming event. Before you proceed with your registration, kindly review the following important information:
💶 No-Show Fee: We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event after registering. However, please note that there is a no-show fee of 50EUR applicable for individuals who register but fail to attend without prior cancellation. This fee covers the costs incurred in planning, organizing, and reserving your seat. We kindly request that you inform us in advance if you are unable to attend to avoid any inconvenience.
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