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OpenSearchCon Europe 2025 blog

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+title:  "Announcing OpenSearchCon Europe 2025"
+authors:
+- krisfreedain
+- jamesmcintyre
+- daryllswager
+date: 2025-01-09
+categories:
+  - community
+meta_keywords: opensearchcon Europe, opensearchcon europe, opensearchcon amsterdam, opensearch user conference, opensearch Europe, opensearch Europe conference, opensearch cfp, opensearch call for proposals, opensearch exhibits, opensearch sponsorship
+meta_description: OpenSearchCon Europe comes to Amsterdam with two days of learning and networking for developers, IT professionals, and business leaders. Join the OpenSearch community 30 April and 1 May at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam.
+---
+
+![OpenSearchCon Europe 2025](/assets/media/blog-images/2025-01-13-announcing-OpenSearchCon-europe-2025/OpenSearchConEU2025-banner.png){:class="img-centered"}
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+We are delighted to announce [OpenSearchCon Europe 2025](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/opensearchcon-europe/), the premier event for the OpenSearch community in Europe! Mark your calendars for 30 April and 1 May as we bring together developers, IT professionals, and business leaders in Amsterdam for an immersive exploration of the world of open-source search and analytics.
+
+## Event highlights
+
+This year's OpenSearchCon Europe promises to be an exciting gathering of minds, featuring:
+
+* Presentations from industry leaders and OpenSearch core contributors.
+* Technical deep dives and hands-on workshops.
+* Case studies and success stories from organizations leveraging OpenSearch.
+* Networking opportunities with peers and experts in the field.
+* An exhibition area showcasing the latest innovations in the OpenSearch ecosystem.
+
+## Why attend?
+
+Whether you're a seasoned OpenSearch user or just beginning your journey, OpenSearchCon Europe 2025 offers something for everyone:
+
+* Learn about the latest features and roadmap for OpenSearch.
+* Gain insights into best practices for deployment, scaling, and optimization.
+* Explore real-world applications of OpenSearch across various industries.
+* Contribute to the future direction of the project through community sessions.
+* Connect and network with folks you might collaborate with in the future.
+
+## Call for proposals
+
+Our call for proposals is now open. We invite speakers to share their knowledge and experience with the community in the following areas:
+
+* Search: Connect with other search and relevance practitioners with demos, deep dives, or new and novel techniques for building rich search applications.
+* Analytics, Security, and Observability: Deploying observability tools at scale? Using OpenSearch to turn log data into insights or to help protect your infrastructure? We want to hear from you!
+* Community: Engage a community of builders on a topic that means something to you. Anything that might educate and inspire a community of open-source technologists is up for consideration here.
+* Operating OpenSearch: Have you have built out an implementation of OpenSearch? Do you use OpenSearch in a solution that helps your own business or project? Share how you operate OpenSearch.
+
+[Submit your proposal](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/opensearchcon-europe/program/cfp/) by 19 January for a chance to present at OpenSearchCon Europe 2025.
+
+## Registration
+
+Early bird registration is now open! Secure your spot at OpenSearchCon Europe 2025 and take advantage of discounted rates available for a limited time. [Register now](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/opensearchcon-europe/register/)!
+
+## Sponsorship opportunities
+
+Showcase your brand and connect with the OpenSearch community by becoming a sponsor. Various sponsorship packages are available to suit different goals and budgets. Learn more [here](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/opensearchcon-europe/sponsor/).
+
+## Stay updated
+
+For the latest information on speakers, schedules, and special events, follow us on social media:
+[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opensearch-project/) - [Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@OpenSearchProject) - [X/Twitter](https://x.com/OpenSearchProj)
+
+If you have questions, feel free to reach out on the [#opensearchcon](https://opensearch.slack.com/archives/C05K9ER975Z) channel on [Slack](https://opensearch.org/slack.html).
+
+We can't wait to see you at #OpenSearchCon Europe 2025 as we shape the future of open-source search and analytics together!