WG SIG Annual Updates 2026
2026-02-12 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the ELISA Working Group and Special Interest Group Annual Updates on February 11 and 12, 10:00-12:00 EST / 7:00-9:00 PST / 16:00-18:00 CET / 15:00-17:00 UTC when each of the group leads will bring you up to speed on their group’s progress, roadmap, and how you can participate.
The updates will include the following topics:

Look back at major milestone and achievements in 2025
Current focus and activities
What’s coming up in 2026 and areas and opportunities for collaboration
Onboarding resources and how to get involved

The first day begins with a 15-minute overview of ELISA by the Technical Steering Committee Chair, Philipp Ahmann. Each Working Group update will be approximately 20 minutes long followed by a 5 minute Q&A. The second day ends with a 15-minute closing and final thoughts.
Session on February 11 will include updates from speakers/WG leads of the following Working Groups:

15:00-15:15 UTC: ELISA Project Overview (Philipp Ahmann, ETAS)
15:15-15:40 UTC: Open Source Engineering Process (Paul Albertella, Codethink)
15:40-16:05 UTC: Systems and Automotive (Philipp Ahmann, ETAS)
16:05-16:30 UTC: Safety Architecture (Gabriele Paoloni, Red Hat)
16:30-16:55 UTC: Linux Features for Safety-Critical Systems (Alessandro Carminati, Red Hat)

Session on February 12 will include updates from speakers/WG leads of the following the use-case focused Working Groups and SIGs

15:00-15:05 UTC: Welcome back (Philipp Ahmann, ETAS)
15:05-15:30 UTC: Aerospace (Matthew Weber, The Boeing Company)
15:30-15:55 UTC: Space Grade Linux (Ramon Roche, The Linux Foundation)
15:55-16:20 UTC: BASIL & Tools WG evolution (Luigi Pellecchia, Red Hat)
16:20-16:45 UTC: Lighthouse SIG (Philipp Ahmann, ETAS)
16:45-17:00 UTC Closing and final thoughts (Philipp Ahmann, ETAS)

How to Attend: Register here in advance to attend for free. Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the details about joining the sessions. And don’t forget to add the event to your calendar from the confirmation email.
Note: Session schedule is subject to change.

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
