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
Establishment
Summit Agenda
A full day of inspiring talks, engaging sessions, and networking opportunities.
Registration & Networking
Welcome speech & event overview.
DeepSeek Open Source AI unlocking the future
Jerry Tan
Smart Cities Without Limits
Dr. Mohammed Sharef
Open Source AI Models
Faris AlQunai'er
Prayer & Coffee Break
Enterprise architecture & Open Source
Nourh alsaidi
Learn about your logs with OpenSearch
Muslim
The impact of digital infrastructure on training AI models
Musab Al-Zoubi
Open Source in Real Estate Technology
ISEC Company Yousef Almutairi
Bridging China & Saudi through open source
Jerry Tan
Responsible innovation
Arwa Al-Dawish
The Arabic LLM noon
Ibrahim Aldlimi
Tech Lead DevOps Engineer
Ahmed AbouZaid
Open Source Disruptive and Deceptive AI
Closing Keynote & Ceremony
All Speakers
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
Jerry Tan
Executive Deputy Secretary
General, China Open Source Software Promotion Union (COPU)
Dr. Mohammed Sharaf
professor and researcher - AI
Fratello Software house
Dr. Faris Al-Qunaier
AI expert
Confidential
Noura Al-Saeedi
Director Of Enterprise Architecture
Ministry of Transport
Muslim Abutah
Specialist Solutions Architect
Open Search
Musab Al-Zoubi
CEO
Vision Operating System Company
Youssef Al-Mutairi
CEO
AISC
Maan Al-Jaber
Founder
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Dr.Nahedh Al-Harbi
IT and Digital Transformation Specialist
Tuwaiq Academy
Arwa Al-Dawish
AI Manager
Ministry of Transport & Logisitcs
Ibrahim Aldlimi
Engineering Manager
Naseej
