TL;DR - Registration for OCX26 is officially open! Join us in Brussels from 21–23 April 2026, and grab your early bird discount before 6 January. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the future of open collaboration.
The heartbeat of open source
At the Eclipse Foundation, openness is more than a value. It’s who we are. Each year, the Open Community Experience (OCX) brings that spirit to life by connecting developers, innovators, researchers, and industry leaders from around the world.
OCX 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest and most inspiring event yet. And we’re doing it in the heart of Europe: Brussels, a city known for innovation, collaboration, and great waffles.
One pass. Six experiences. Endless opportunities.
Your OCX26 pass gives you full access to the Main OCX Track plus five collocated events, each focused on the technologies and communities shaping the future of open source:
- Open Community for Tooling: IDEs, modeling tools, and developer platforms driving innovation.
- Open Community for Automotive: The hub for software-defined vehicles and next-gen mobility.
- Open Community for AI: Exploring responsible, transparent, and open AI frameworks.
- Open Community for Compliance: Tackling security, regulation, and the Cyber Resilience Act.
- Open Community for Research: Where academia meets industry to turn ideas into impact.
Whether you write code, design smarter cars, research AI, navigate compliance, or just love open source, OCX26 is where you belong.
Why register early?
Because it saves you over €100! Register before 6 January 2026 to lock in early bird pricing.
Our program teams are now putting together an unmissable lineup filled with fresh ideas, bold conversations, and practical insights. You can expect sessions on everything from secure software practices and CRA compliance to AI-powered development tools and next-generation mobility platforms shaping the future of open source.
Who should attend?
If you care about open source, OCX26 is the place to be:
- Developers and maintainers shaping open tools and frameworks
- Innovators in automotive, embedded, and edge systems
- AI researchers advancing ethical, open AI
- Compliance and security professionals navigating new regulations
- Academics and industry partners turning research into real-world impact
- Tech leaders connecting innovation to industry needs
In short, YOU!
Got something to share?
There’s still time to submit your talk, but not much.
The call for proposals closes on 13 November,
We’re looking for stories, insights, and breakthroughs from across the open source ecosystem: Java, AI, automotive, embedded, compliance, and research. Whether it’s a new project, an interesting idea, or a collaboration success story, your voice belongs on the OCX stage.
Don’t miss the chance to share your expertise and connect with hundreds of passionate community members from across the world.
Sponsor the future
OCX exists because of the organizations that believe in open collaboration and community-driven innovation.
Now’s your chance to join them as a sponsor of OCX. Our flexible Sponsorship packages put your brand in front of developers, innovators, and leaders who are shaping the next generation of open technology.
From AI and automotive to tooling and compliance, OCX26 connects your brand with the communities shaping tomorrow’s technology.
Be part of the experience
Mark your calendars, grab your early bird pass, and get ready to join over 600 open source innovators in Brussels this April for three days of collaboration, connection, and creativity.
👉 Register now.
👉 Submit your talk by 13 November.
👉 Explore sponsorship opportunities.
