diff --git a/content/news/posts/2026/ecommerce-open-source-summit-2026.md b/content/news/posts/2026/ecommerce-open-source-summit-2026.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..93097f68e29 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/news/posts/2026/ecommerce-open-source-summit-2026.md @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: "Join us at the inaugural Ecommerce Open Source Summit (EO2S) in Paris" +subtitle: "Organized by Friends of Presta, EO2S brings together the open source ecommerce community on March 26, 2026" +date: 2026-03-18 +authors: [ coffrep ] +icon: icon-calendar +tags: [event, community] +--- + +On **March 26, 2026**, the inaugural **Ecommerce Open Source Summit (EO2S)** takes over **Le Nida in Issy-les-Moulineaux** for a full day of conferences, technical deep dives, and networking โ€” all dedicated to open source ecommerce. + +![EO2SParis2026](/assets/images/2026/03/eo2sparis26.png) + +Organized by [Friends of Presta](https://friendsofpresta.org/fr/evenements/eo2s-2026), this event, formerly known as FOP Days, has a new name to match a bigger scope: bringing together open source ecommerce professionals from across Europe โ€” powered by France's thriving open source ecommerce scene โ€” under one roof. + +And for the first time since the acquisition of PrestaShop by cyber_Pixel earlier this year, **PrestaShop and Sylius representatives will be together on the same stage** โ€” a moment you don't want to miss. + +### ๐Ÿค About Friends of Presta +EO2S is organized by [Friends of Presta](https://friendsofpresta.org/), a French non-profit association that brings together developers, integrators, agencies, and other professionals from the PrestaShop ecosystem. Founded in 2021, the association has grown into a key network of technical experts, operating independently and collaborating on projects ranging from security advisories to module development. Friends of Presta is also behind major community events โ€” including the former FOP Days, now reborn as EO2S. With a thriving Slack community of over 1,000 members, it's a driving force for open source collaboration and mutual support among PrestaShop professionals. + +### ๐ŸŽค What to expect + +- **Keynote: "European open source ecommerce takes back the lead"** โ€” with Olivier Binet (Managing Director, PrestaShop), Christophe Vidal (President, Friends of Presta) and Thomas Rayrat (Vice President, Friends of Presta), including the exclusive reveal of the **first-ever CMS Ecommerce Barometer in France**. +- **"PrestaShop and its community: a model taking shape"** โ€” Paule Morizot (Head of Product, PrestaShop) joined by other contributors for a hands-on look at the Call for Contribution program, one year in. +- **"E-invoicing: finally understanding the stakes and taking action"** โ€” a roundtable led by Marie-Sophie Cuinet (VP Category Management, PrestaShop) with Atoo Next and OpenSI. +- **Closing keynote by Mikoล‚aj Krรณl**, CEO of PrestaShop and Sylius โ€” expect a forward-looking vision for the open source ecommerce ecosystem. + +โ€ฆ and **17+ sessions** covering community contributions, digital sovereignty, AI in ecommerce, and more. + +### ๐Ÿ“ Practical info + +- **Date:** March 26, 2026 +- **Location:** Le Nida, Issy-les-Moulineaux (Paris area) +- **Audience:** developers, agencies, merchants and ecommerce professionals + +### ๐Ÿ”— Register now + +๐Ÿ‘‰ [Secure your spot at EO2S 2026](https://friendsofpresta.org/fr/evenements/eo2s-2026) + +Come meet us at the **PrestaShop booth** โ€” we'll be there to chat and connect. See you on March 26! diff --git a/static/assets/images/2026/03/eo2sparis26.png b/static/assets/images/2026/03/eo2sparis26.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a379d18f446 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/assets/images/2026/03/eo2sparis26.png differ