APELL – The European Open Source Software Business Association

APELL – The European Open Source Software Business Association is the umbrella organisation for national Open Source business associations in Europe. Founded in 2020, it aims to increase opportunities for the members of the Association’s member organisations, and to raise awareness for the strategic importance of Open Source for Europe. APELL promotes a sovereign, inclusive, ethical digital market.

AWARENESS – promote public awareness and understanding of Open Source technology and businesses.

ADVOCACY – raise awareness and support policies that create an environment conducive to the development of Open Source businesses in Europe, by promoting the Open Source ecosystem and its specific strengths.

REPRESENTATION – represent and defend the professional fields of Open Source and open digital technology in Europe.

EMPOWERMENT – ensure that the Association’s member organisations are empowered and supported to be active in European public policy, and are provided with opportunities and channels to do so effectively.

ENGAGEMENT – work closely with the Association’s partners and relevant stakeholders in the field, and ensure the complete spectrum of Open Source businesses in Europe is represented and considered in policy and decision-making.

Trustworthiness and transparency

We will be open, honest and ethical in all we do.
Respect and democracy

We respect one another’s differences and contributions.
Sustainability

We will make best use of our resources to bring about changes that produce permanent benefits for our members and society, and will plan our activities to ensure APELL’s future.