FIWARE is an open source platform for building smart applications and solutions. It consists of open standard APIs and generic enablers that provide common functions like data management, device management, identity management, and more. The presentation discusses why FIWARE was created as the pillar for the future internet, what components it includes like OpenStack and generic enablers, and how developers can use the various FIWARE enablers like the Orion Context Broker and KeyRock identity manager to build prototypes and applications.