The 2024 OpenAtom Open Source Eco-conference opened in Beijing on Sept. 25, focusing on empowering industries through open-source technology and collaborative future building.

The conference explored how open-source ecosystems can drive innovations in fields such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing across various sectors.

Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong highlighted open source's crucial role in China's development strategy. He noted the national software development strategy and the 14th Five-Year Plan have set key guidelines for promoting open-source development.

Calling for enhancing infrastructure, Jin emphasized the need to bolster national organizations and integrate open source into enterprise strategies. He also called for improved governance and international cooperation.

Beijing Mayor Yin Yong noted that the city has fostered open-source software development, attracting over half of the nation's commercial startups in this sector. He outlined plans to enhance Beijing's open source sector by focusing on "platforms, projects, talents, and cooperation." He said the city aims to create an attractive environment for developers, capital and technology. Initiatives will include consolidating open-source infrastructure, promoting international collaboration, and encouraging partnerships among universities and research institutions.

At the opening ceremony, officials launched the second OpenAtom Competition and recognized state-owned enterprises contributing to the open-source ecosystem. A signing ceremony for interconnection and cooperation among open-source platforms was held, and the OpenAtom Model License was released.

The OpenAtom Foundation is a non-profit organization in China dedicated to promoting the development and application of open-source technology.

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