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+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]
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+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 — all dedicated to open source ecommerce.
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+![EO2SParis2026](/assets/images/2026/03/eo2sparis26.png)
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+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 — powered by France's thriving open source ecommerce scene — under one roof.
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+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** — a moment you don't want to miss.
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+### 🤝 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 — 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.
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+### 🎤 What to expect
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+- **Keynote: "European open source ecommerce takes back the lead"** — 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"** — 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"** — a roundtable led by Marie-Sophie Cuinet (VP Category Management, PrestaShop) with Atoo Next and OpenSI.
+- **Closing keynote by Mikołaj Król**, CEO of PrestaShop and Sylius — expect a forward-looking vision for the open source ecommerce ecosystem.
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+… and **17+ sessions** covering community contributions, digital sovereignty, AI in ecommerce, and more.
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+### 📍 Practical info
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+- **Date:** March 26, 2026
+- **Location:** Le Nida, Issy-les-Moulineaux (Paris area)
+- **Audience:** developers, agencies, merchants and ecommerce professionals
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+### 🔗 Register now
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+👉 [Secure your spot at EO2S 2026](https://friendsofpresta.org/fr/evenements/eo2s-2026)
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+Come meet us at the **PrestaShop booth** — we'll be there to chat and connect. See you on March 26!