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Embedded Linux Conference (ELC) - North America 2026
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-20
Embedded Linux powers everything from automotive and industrial systems to healthcare devices and consumer electronics. As the most widely used open source operating system for embedded computing, Linux is at the heart of innovation across industries.
Embedded Linux Conference (ELC) is the premier technical forum for the embedded Linux community, gathering developers, maintainers, and industry experts for deep technical collaboration, hands-on learning, and knowledge sharing to advance the future of embedded systems.
Who can attend:

Developers & Engineers – Embedded Systems, Kernel & Operating Systems, Device Drivers, IoT, Real-Time & Safety-Critical Systems, Toolchains, and Applications
Architects & Technical Leads – System, Hardware/Software Integration, Platform, and Product Architects shaping embedded solutions
Operations & Deployment – DevOps, QA & Test Engineers, System Administrators, and those managing large-scale or resource-constrained deployments
Community & Leadership – Technical Managers, Project Maintainers, Open Source Program Offices, Community Leaders, and Executive Decision Makers driving embedded strategy
Academic, Media & Other – Professors, Researchers, Students, Analysts, Media, Product Managers, and Business Development professionals exploring embedded Linux and IoT

Why attend LPC?

Learn from Experts: Gain deep technical knowledge from the engineers and maintainers building embedded Linux and related technologies.
Collaborate with Peers: Connect with a diverse community of developers, architects, and product managers solving real-world challenges.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Discover emerging trends in areas such as real-time Linux, safety and security, power management, AI/ML, and more.

Whether you are a longtime embedded developer, a product architect exploring Linux-based solutions, or a newcomer interested in contributing to the ecosystem, ELC is the place to learn, network, and shape the future of embedded systems.
Dates to remember:

CFP Closes: Monday, February 9 at 1:59 AM CST (UTC-6) / Sunday, February 8 at 11:59 PM PST (UTC -8)
CFP Notifications: Monday, March 9
Schedule Announcement: Tuesday, March 12
Event Dates: Monday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Submit your talk proposal here.
Learn more about the event here.

Open Source Summit - May 18-20, 2026, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-20
Open Source Summit is the premier event for open source developers and contributors. It’s where maintainers, technologists, and community leaders come together to share knowledge, collaborate on solutions, and push open source projects forward. It’s the home for code, community, and the people driving the future of open source.
Why Attend

Connect with the people shaping open source
Learn from maintainers, developers and community leaders
Discover emerging technologies and practical solutions you can use right away
Collaborate on ideas and code that move projects forward
Grow your skills, your network, and your career

Dates to remember

CFP Closes: Monday, February 9 at 1:59 AM CST (UTC-6) / Sunday, February 8 at 11:59 PM PST (UTC-8)
CFP Notifications: Monday, March 9
Schedule Announcement: Tuesday, March 12
Event Dates: Monday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Learn more about CFP submission
Register for the event here

ELISA Workshop London 2026
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11
The ELISA Project hosts in-person workshops on a regular basis to gather the project members, contributors, and other partners in the ecosystem to further collaboration, accelerate project progress, and plan for future goals. The next workshop will be co-hosted with Canonical on June 9-11 in London. We strongly encourage in-person participation for the best collaboration; a virtual component may be added if there is sufficient interest.

Location: Canonical’s London Office
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
5th floor, Canonical Group Ltd
3 More London Riverside, London SE1 2AQ
Date/Time: 1/2 day in the afternoon on June 9, full day on June 10, and 1/2 day in the morning on June 11
Meals: Group dinner provided offsite on June 9, lunch provided onsite on June 10
Accommodation: Search for hotels around the Tower Bridge. Recommended hotels include Hilton Tower Bridge, La Lit, Premier Inn, Dixon, which are all within walking distance. (please note that ELISA/Linux Foundation didn’t contract rooms at these properties and cannot guarantee rates, availability, or service. These hotels are recommended only because it’s located near the event venue.)
Cost: Free to attend, made possible by the generous support of ELISA Members and our co-host, Canonical
CFP: Please use this form to propose topics. CFP closes on April 30, 2026.
Registration (required): Opening soon
Schedule (all times in local BST)
Note: schedule subject to change without prior notice

June 9, 2026
13:00 – 18:00

June 10, 2026
9:00 – 18:00

June 11, 2026
9:00 – 12:00
