The ELISA Project will be participating in the upcoming Embedded World Exhibition & Conference, taking place March 10–12, 2026 at Messezentrum Nürnberg, Germany.
Established in 2003, Embedded World has become one of the most important annual gatherings for the global embedded systems community. The event combines a large industry exhibition with a world-class conference program that bridges applied research and real-world industrial applications.
For the ELISA Project community, this event offers an opportunity to connect with engineers, researchers, and organizations working to enable safe use of Linux in safety-critical systems.
ELISA at Embedded World 2026
At this year’s event, the ELISA Project will engage with attendees through:
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A conference session discussing approaches for assessing the safe usage of Linux
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On-site discussions with ELISA ambassadors and community members
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Opportunities to connect with companies building Linux-based safety-critical systems
If you are developing systems where safety, reliability, and open source intersect, this is a great chance to learn more about how the ELISA Project is advancing safety practices around Linux.
Conference Session: Assessing Safe Usage of Linux
A key highlight will be a talk by Kate Stewart from the Linux Foundation.
Approaches on Assessing Safe Usage of Linux
📅 March 10, 2026
⏱ 11:30 (30 minutes)
Linux has become one of the most widely used operating systems across industries—from deeply embedded devices in automotive, aerospace, and medical systems to servers powering global financial infrastructure.
While there are established mechanisms for maintaining and distributing security updates, the question remains:
After applying fixes and updates, how can we demonstrate that a Linux-based system is still safe to use in regulated environments?
In this session, Kate Stewart will explore:
- Current approaches within the ELISA Project to evaluate Linux in the context of functional safety
- Methods to support analysis and verification of Linux-based systems
- Opportunities for automation and collaboration across the ecosystem
- Emerging best practices for organizations building safety-critical Linux systems
The talk will provide insight into how the community is working to make Linux viable for safety-certified environments.
Learn more about the Embedded World Conference here.
Meet the ELISA Community
In addition to the conference session, several ELISA Project ambassadors and contributors will be attending Embedded World, including: Philipp Ahmann — ETAS GmbH, Nicole Pappler – Alektometis, Simone Weiß — Linutronix along with many other members of the ELISA Project ecosystem.
They will be available throughout the event to discuss:
- The ELISA Project’s mission and roadmap
- Collaboration opportunities
- Safety practices for Linux-based systems
- How organizations can participate in the project
Let’s Connect
If you are attending Embedded World and already working on Linux-based safety-critical applications, or interested in learning more about the ELISA Project and its goals for 2026 we encourage you to connect with the team during the event.
You can:
- Reach out directly to ELISA ambassadors onsite
- Or contact the project team (info@elisa.tech) to schedule a meeting
Embedded World is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from industry leaders, and explore how open source and safety engineering can evolve together. See you there!