FIWARE Foundation, the non-profit organization that encourages the adoption of open standards using Open Source technologies for the development of smart solutions on a global basis — proudly announces eight global media partners joining the exciting collection of the newest partners at FIWARE Global Summit taking place on 14-15 September 2022 in Gran Canaria (Spain).

FIWARE Global Summit is one of the best business and tech networking conferences when it comes to Open Source, leading the digital market transformation in many different domains and on a global basis, and being at the forefront when realizing Data Spaces for Europe and beyond. This year, eight popular print and online magazines, blogs and analysts teamed up to professionally support the Global Summit by involving their renowned media communities and co-promote this unique event. Among them are bee smart city, Cities Forum, Cities Today, Our Future Water, polisMOBILITY, Renewable Matter, The Smart City Journal, and Thought Lab.

​​In the era of mass media, it is more important than ever to stand out in a noisy world. So, being one of the strongest conferences of its kind, collaborating with a fine selection of some of the best media partners speaks for itself. Covering subjects such as innovations and new thinking, these partners are perfectly suited to be media partners of this leading conference for digital business and tech trends, focused on smart solutions and Open Source technologies in strategic economic sectors such as Smart Cities, Smart Industry, Smart AgriFood, Smart Energy, Smart Water, Smart Health or Smart Tourism. Together with its new media partners, FIWARE will deliver compelling content and future trend insights which will keep its readers not only informed but fully engaged with the 8th FIWARE Global Summit hot themes and FIWARE-related business opportunities.

Cristina Brandtstetter, CMO at FIWARE Foundation, commented: “It’s certainly inspiring to be working with such respected press organizations, global platforms and professional media communities. Quality dailies, reports and success stories are a vital ingredient at a high-end event like our Global Summit, and they will set the backdrop for a high-paced news cycle reaching out to a growing audience on all continents. The FIWARE Global Summit is a unique opportunity for developers, universities, private enterprises, public administrations and startupers to fully grasp what the digital future holds in store and the role that each one of us can play. We’re excited that this year such meaningful media partners have departed with us on a Summit and long-term collaboration – and the continuation of our ongoing efforts to raise the global voice in Open Source, Open Standards and Open Communities”.

Anybody interested in Open Source-based innovations, business opportunities, or FIWARE technology or training can get his or her admission tickets to the 8th FIWARE Global Summit and its side and networking events.

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