Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
A huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting FOSSCOMM and making this event possible! FOSSCOMM thrives on the generous contributions of sponsors, whose support ensures that we can continue to bring together the open-source community. Your commitment helps us create an impactful and inspiring event, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
We still have sponsorship opportunities available for those who wish to support FOSSCOMM and be part of this amazing event. To learn more about how you can get involved and the benefits of sponsorship, please check out our sponsorship opportunities page.
Sponsors for FOSSCOMM 2024
Platinum Sponsors
Public Cloud Group (PCG) is a leading provider of cloud services, specializing in delivering scalable and secure solutions through partnerships with major cloud providers, including AWS. Focused on enabling businesses to leverage the power of cloud technology, PCG offers expertise in cloud migration, infrastructure management, and optimization, helping companies accelerate their digital transformation. With a strong emphasis on innovation and reliability, PCG empowers organizations to harness the full potential of the cloud while ensuring cost-efficiency and high performance.
Metatopia, the first metaverse studio in Greece, is transforming the 3D Internet with innovative solutions for industry, education, training, and entertainment. Launched in March 2023, Metatopia is based in Thessaloniki, Athens, and Nicosia. The company offers digital twins for real-time monitoring, analysis, and control, simulation tools for predictive insights, and immersive virtual classrooms and experiences. With a diverse software portfolio impacting multiple companies in Europe, Metatopia is committed to collaboration, open-source software, and advancing a sustainable, human-centred metaverse.
Gold Sponsors
Skroutz connects millions of users with thousands of merchants that choose Skroutz, the most popular e-commerce platform in Greece to promote their products. Users can find at www.skroutz.gr more than 32 million products in more than 8 thousands stores. By purchasing via Skroutz Marketplace, users can enjoy a carefree shopping experience with guaranteed delivery, reimbursement and free return policy. Skroutz's vision is to provide users an unparalleled experience across their journey and an efficient sales channel for its partners. Skroutz was founded in 2005 and its headquarters are located in Athens, Greece. Skroutz employs more than 500 people while after 19 consecutive years of presence in the industry the brand name Skroutz is synonymous with excellence in online shopping experience. Testament to this are the more than 5 million unique visits per month to the Skroutz website.
ONLYOFFICE, an open-source office software project, focuses on advanced and secure office solutions. With over 15 million users worldwide, it is recognized for its innovation in the online office domain. The ONLYOFFICE ecosystem includes collaborative applications such as online editors for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and PDFs, along with a room-based collaborative platform. As an international company, ONLYOFFICE has employees and contributors across the globe, with offices located in Riga, Singapore, Dallas, London, Shanghai, Belgrade, Yerevan, and Tashkent.
Open Technology Services (OTS) is a leading IT solutions provider, specializing in innovative technology services for businesses across various industries. With a focus on cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and custom software development, OTS empowers companies to optimize operations and drive digital transformation. Through cutting-edge solutions and a commitment to excellence, OTS delivers tailored services that ensure business growth and continuity.
INDEV is a leading technology company that has been reshaping critical industries such as fintech, payments, banking, shipping, and enterprise real estate for over seven years. By leveraging cutting-edge open-source technologies, we empower our clients with scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that drive real-world impact. At INDEV, our engineering-first culture fosters innovation and collaboration. We believe in the power of open source to unlock new possibilities, enabling our talented developers to build, contribute, and share. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize the developer experience and promote an environment where engineers thrive, grow, and lead in delivering world-class solutions.
Gamerland is a technology company based in Rhodes, specializing in custom PC builds, computer service, and the installation of networks and fiber optics. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized solutions, Gamerland caters to both individual gamers seeking top-notch custom gaming rigs and businesses in need of reliable networking and IT infrastructure. With skilled technicians and a commitment to innovation, Gamerland has established itself as a trusted partner for tech enthusiasts and companies alike, providing comprehensive support and cutting-edge solutions.
Silver Sponsors
The Geeko Foundation is a network of global partners designed to support the advancement of emerging open-source initiatives, technologies and projects. The foundation is the home for open-source projects and is designed to mutually benefit both projects, contributors and event organisers. This is done through flexible sponsorship programs and charitable donations.
Deloitte is the largest consulting firm worldwide, leading with global expertise in Technology & Transformation, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, Audit & Assurance and Tax & Legal services. With a commitment to making an impact that matters, Deloitte has been operating in Greece since 1975. It has offices in Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Patras, and Ioannina, and employs more than 2,900 professionals. Technology and innovation are at the heart of its services. That's why more than 50% of its people are involved in technology solutions, while the company focuses on recruiting talented people with STEM skills.
Bronze Sponsors
GreenSupplyChain DIH (GSC) is a Digital Innovation Hub focused on the digital transformation of agri-food value chain stakeholders, while promoting sustainable development. GSC has offices in Greece and the Netherlands, and a multidisciplinary team of experts comprising computer scientists, agronomists and business experts. GSC has significant experience in the use of open-source for the benefit of the agri-food sector and is a key partner in EC-funded R&I projects like OpenAgri (https://horizon-openagri.eu/) and Farmtopia (https://farmtopia.eu/).
Supporters
GreekLUG (Greek Linux User Group) is a community of passionate volunteers dedicated to promoting and supporting the use of open-source and libre software. By organizing workshops, events, and online resources, GreekLUG aims to spread awareness about the benefits of free software, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among users of all skill levels. Their mission is to empower individuals and organizations with the tools to adopt open-source technologies and contribute to the global software community.
The ACM AUTh Student Chapter is the official student branch of ACM at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, based in the Department of Informatics. Founded in 2008, it aims to encourage students to engage with computer science and research. Each year, we organize a series of events, including workshops, hackathons, and lectures, with the goal of enhancing participants' knowledge and skills. Our events take place both at the university and in the city of Thessaloniki, attracting students and professionals alike.
IEEE Student Branch at University of Macedonia is a volunteering team that aims to promote technology via academia. The Branch organizes educational activities related to Electrical engineering and Informatics, and also participates in events that improves technical skills of the members. People involved can also engage with public relations, fund-raising, graphic design, competitive programming, robotics, and many more.
Heron Robotics is a volunteer-based student team at the University of Macedonia, dedicated to exploring robotics and Arduino technologies. Comprising students from diverse academic backgrounds, the team focuses on hands-on projects, workshops, and competitions, encouraging innovation and collaboration in the fields of automation and robotics. Heron Robotics aims to develop technical skills and foster a passion for technology, while also contributing to the broader tech community through knowledge-sharing and teamwork.
The journey started in Thessaloniki in 2000, offering a full range of hosting services, from simple website hosting to managing highly complex and demanding web environments. They also provide dedicated server solutions, Cloud VPS, radio and video streaming, and SSL certificates to ensure secure online experiences. As one of the first certified registrars for .gr and .eu domain names, they now support over 500 domain extensions to meet diverse customer needs. This team has invested considerable time and care into building and supporting the open-source community.
Your shortcut to your dream TECH job! TechPro Academy is addressing the tech skills gap and shortage by providing tech reskilling and upskilling opportunities. Partnering with key industry players, large tech corporations and companies, it designs and implements intensive retraining programs intended to supply the local ecosystem of tech with skilled workforce. It is a daring initiative, taking big and bold steps in its aim to empower candidates to take on new roles and establish careers in the most sought-after sector of present-day economy. TechPro Academy guarantees training and hands-on practice in high demand areas and delivers on the basis of a curriculum, which is totally aligned with the digital needs and work requirements of the local ecosystem.
Event Supporters
Open Technologies Alliance (GFOSS) is a non-profit organization founded in 2008, 37 Universities and Research Centers are shareholders of GFOSS. Our main goal is to promote Openness through the use and the development of Open Standards and Open Technologies in Education, Public Administration and Business in Greece. We are platform for Open Standards, Free Software, Open Content, Open Data & Open Hardware in Greece. The major Greek Universities and Research Centers participate in GFOSS, while leading members of the Greek community of developers play a key role in the implementation of our policies.
The University of Macedonia has a long-standing tradition of hosting prestigious academic conferences and events. These conferences hosted by the University demonstrate the institution's commitment to fostering academic excellence, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and positioning itself as a hub for intellectual discourse and knowledge-sharing. The university is the second largest in the city, following the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and consists of eight departments covering various disciplines. Additionaly the University of Macedonia is the first and only Green University in Greece.
Aside from generously sponsoring the event The Geeko Foundation also helped and supported the event though various ways. The foundation is the home for open-source projects and is designed to mutually benefit both projects, contributors and event organisers. This is done through flexible sponsorship programs and charitable donations.
Event Organizer
The Open Source Software Community of the University of Macedonia is a group organized by students of the University, aiming to raise awareness and promote Open Source Software, Open Source Hardware, and Free Software. Our team mainly consists of students from the Department of Applied Informatics, but we welcome anyone interested in contributing to our cause in any way they can. Participation in our activities is voluntary, and there is no obligation to contribute financially unless you choose to support the team in covering occasional expenses, such as purchasing necessary equipment or organizing events.
Sponsors in kind
JetBrains is a leading software development company known for creating intelligent, productivity-enhancing tools for developers and teams. Specializing in integrated development environments (IDEs) such as IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, and WebStorm, JetBrains helps coders across a wide range of languages and platforms. With a strong commitment to innovation, the company strives to make software development more efficient, enjoyable, and accessible for developers worldwide, while also fostering the growth of the open-source community.
Goody's Burger House, a leader in the fast-food industry, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, freshly prepared burgers and a diverse menu that satisfies every taste. With a passion for excellence and customer satisfaction, they continuously innovate to offer an exceptional dining experience, bringing people together through great food and hospitality.
Pizza Fan is currently the No. 1 pizza delivery company in Greece, with 28 years of successful presence in the market and 100 stores! It offers top-quality products, excellent ingredients from well-known suppliers, and a rich menu with options tailored to customer preferences, all at the most affordable prices in the market. Additionally, it supports thousands of sports and school events each year through its extensive sponsorship program, "Taste of Participation." In this way, it shares in both the small and big moments of people's everyday lives across every corner of Greece!
Media Partners
Learnk8s is a company that specializes in Kubernetes training. They offer various learning options, including online courses, workshops, and consulting services, to help individuals and organizations master the complexities of Kubernetes.
kube.careers is a website that is part of the Learnk8s umbrella and focuses on Kubernetes jobs. It provides job listings for Kubernetes professionals, as well as salary information and data on Kubernetes jobs by location and cloud platform.
kube.careers is a website that is part of the Learnk8s umbrella and lists Kubernetes events. It allows users to filter Kubernetes events by type, date, location, and other criteria. Additionally, users can submit their own Kubernetes events to be listed on the site.
