XWiki celebrates 20 years of open-source innovation at Open Source Experience this December

18 Nov 2024 5 min read

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The XWiki Team

Join us for two days of collaboration, learning, and exclusive insights into open-source innovation.

Join us at Open Source Experience (OSXP) 2024 as we celebrate our 20th anniversary! This December 4–5 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, we’re excited to sponsor OSXP, marking a milestone year and our largest presence ever at the event. We’ll be sharing exclusive talks, hands-on demos, and offering opportunities to connect with our team, including our founder and CEO, Ludovic Dubost, who will be on-site to reflect on our journey and our commitment to ethical technology.

Founded in 2004, XWiki SAS is dedicated to advancing open-source solutions that prioritize ethical practices, data privacy, and user empowerment. Our flagship platform, XWiki, is a highly customizable enterprise wiki platform that centralizes knowledge, facilitates collaboration, and integrates seamlessly with existing tools. CryptPad, our secure, encrypted collaboration suite, allows teams to work together with full confidence in their data security, thanks to the zero-knowledge encryption and privacy-focused design.

"Reaching 20 years is a huge milestone for us," says Ludovic Dubost. "We’re proud of the path we’ve carved and the ethical practices that continue to guide us. OSXP is the perfect stage to showcase our latest innovations, such as our new AI assistant, and to discuss the future of open source and ethical IT in Europe.”

Event details

  • When: December 4–5, 2024
  • Where: Palais des Congrès, Paris
  • Booth: E22

Why connect with XWiki at OSXP 2024?

Exclusive insights into new features
Be among the first to experience our new AI assistant along with our latest platform advancements. These AI-powered features are built to boost team productivity and transform knowledge management into a more streamlined, intuitive experience.

Engage with our expert team
Our founder and CEO, Ludovic Dubost, will be available for one-on-one interviews and exclusive insights on building and sustaining a successful open-source business. Plus, our expert team will be there, ready to engage and share their insights:

  • Clément Aubin, Sales Director
  • Jean-Sébastien Dennebuoy and Cédric Lamblin, Account Managers
  • Ștefana Nazare, Product Manager
  • Pauline Bessoles, Partnership Manager
  • Michael Hamann, R&D Engineer

Our team brings together a wealth of experience and expertise across open-source solutions, ready to share how we support our clients in achieving more effective and secure collaboration.

Hands-on demos
Stop by our booth for hands-on demos, where you can explore the latest features in XWiki and CryptPad, our secure collaboration platform. We’re excited to show you how these tools are designed with privacy and efficiency at their core, making them ideal solutions for organizations prioritizing secure and streamlined workflows.

Explore collaborative partnerships
We’re always looking to build partnerships within the open-source ecosystem. Whether you’re interested in integrating XWiki into your workflow, exploring secure solutions with CryptPad, or simply discussing potential collaborations, we’d love to connect.

Event sessions to inspire and inform

At OSXP, we’re presenting several inspiring sessions that dive deep into open-source advancements. Our team will share insights on industry trends, ethical IT practices, and how open-source technology can be a force for positive change. Here’s a quick look at our lineup:

  1. From Big Tech to open source: success stories and lessons learned

    • Join Product Manager, Ștefana Nazare as she shares stories and valuable lessons from customers who’ve transitioned from Big Tech to open-source solutions.
  2. Evaluation of open-source large language models (LLMs)

    • CEO Ludovic Dubost and R&D Engineer Michael Hamann will analyze open-source LLMs and how they’re used for prompt preparation in retrieval-augmented generation.
  3. Mastering collaboration with XWiki

    • Account Manager Jean-Sébastien Dennebuoy will guide you through building a dynamic knowledge hub with XWiki, featuring our latest AI tools and real-world best practices.
  4. Round table: European alternatives to Big Tech

    • A panel with key European industry leaders, including Ludovic Dubost, discussing ways to create sustainable, ethical alternatives to Big Tech.

Come say hi!👋

We’d love for you to drop by our booth, E22, and meet the faces behind XWiki. This isn’t just a demo space—it’s a place to connect, share ideas, and learn together. Here’s what you can expect when you visit us:

  •  Discover our new AI assistant in action

See how our AI-powered assistant can boost productivity and streamline workflows. We’re excited to show you how it works and hear your thoughts on how it could fit into your own team’s processes.

  •  Experience CryptPad - secure collaboration for privacy-first organizations

For those of you who prioritize data privacy, we’ll be showcasing CryptPad, our zero-knowledge encrypted collaboration suite. Built for organizations that care deeply about security, CryptPad provides end-to-end encryption without sacrificing functionality. You’ll be able to explore how CryptPad helps teams work seamlessly and securely.

  •  Learn about XWiki’s customization possibilities

One of XWiki’s biggest strengths is its flexibility. Whether you’re looking for a centralized knowledge hub, a dynamic intranet, or something entirely customized, XWiki is built to adapt to your needs. Our team will walk you through real-world use cases and examples of how other teams are using XWiki to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and support knowledge sharing.

  • Thinking about moving from Confluence and Jira to something more flexible?

Come chat with us about the seamless switch to XWiki and OpenProject. We’ll share simple, actionable tips on how to make the transition smooth and stress-free, so you can enjoy all the benefits of open-source innovation and total data control.

  • Chat with us about your needs and goals

We’re here to listen, too! Our booth is designed for more than just showing our solutions—it’s a place to learn about your challenges and brainstorm how XWiki might be able to help. Whether you’re a developer, team lead, or IT professional, we’d love to hear what’s on your mind and see how we can support your team.

Celebrating 20 years of open-source ethical business

Our journey over the past 20 years reflects innovation, resilience, and a dedication to ethical business practices. From the beginning, XWiki has been committed to open-source solutions that prioritize user empowerment, data privacy, and transparency. For two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of delivering collaboration tools trusted by organizations across Europe, and we still are. We're happy to share more about the journey behind XWiki’s growth, our commitment to ethical practices in IT, and the next decade of open-source innovation.

Let’s connect

We’re looking forward to meeting you at OSXP 2024. Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to stop by and say hello, we invite you to join us as we celebrate 20 years of open-source innovation and explore the future of collaboration.

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