Staying Connected: UN Open Source Week 2026

 

Staying Connected: UN Open Source Week 2026

​Even if you aren't attending in person at the United Nations Headquarters, the global open-source community is making this year’s summit remarkably accessible. Whether you are observing from home or looking for ways to engage with the NYC tech scene, there are plenty of pathways to participate.

​Participating Virtually

​The UN is providing a comprehensive digital window into the week’s proceedings. If you aren't registered for the in-person sessions, you can still catch the core pillars of the conference:

  • ​Official Livestream: Head over to UN Web TV to watch the key sessions. Major tracks including Open Source x AI (June 23), DPI Day (June 24), and OSPOs for Good (June 25) will be broadcast to a global audience.

  • ​Program Access: The official event portal offers the full agenda and speaker list, allowing you to follow the discourse on digital sovereignty, AI governance, and infrastructure development in real-time.
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k14ej1ucqu?hl=en-US

​Beyond the UN: Side Events

​The spirit of collaboration extends well beyond the walls of the UN Headquarters. If you are in New York, there are community-driven gatherings where you can engage with peers and practitioners:

  • ​**Friday, June 26 (Community-Led Events): Hosted at IBM One Madison, these sessions focus on grassroots projects, cross-sector collaboration, and inclusive innovation. They are an excellent way to see the practical, "on-the-ground" side of the week’s high-level policy discussions.

  • ​**Open Source Community Drinks (June 23): For a more informal setting, the "Open Source Community Drinks NYC" event is taking place at Clinton Hall (16 W 36th Street) from 19:30 to 22:30 EDT. It is a great opportunity to connect with individuals working across open-source CMS platforms, civic tech, and the wider digital ecosystem.

​A Note on Engagement

​For those of us interested in the intersection of traditional knowledge, digital archiving, and regional heritage, this week offers significant opportunities to track how the "Global Digital Compact" is shaping the future of shared information.

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