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, NVIDIA)

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.

ELISA Seminar - From Requirements to Code: Managing End-to-End Traceability with BASIL
2026-03-11 07:00 - 08:00
ELISA Project Seminar Series focuses on hot topics related to ELISA’s mission to define and maintain a common set of elements, processes and tools that can be incorporated into Linux-based, safety-critical systems amenable to safety certification. Speakers are members, contributors and thought leaders from the ELISA Project and surrounding communities. Each seminar comprises a 45-minute presentation and a 15-minute Q&A, and it’s free to attend.
Title: From Requirements to Code: Managing End-to-End Traceability with BASIL
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7:00-8:00 Pacific / 14:00-15:00 UTC / 15:00-16:00 CET
Speaker: Luigi Pellecchia, Principal Software Quality Engineer at Red Hat
How to Attend: Register here in advance to attend for free. And please add the webinar joining details to your calendar from the confirmation email you will receive upon registering
Description:
This seminar explores BASIL, an open source requirements and traceability management tool under the ELISA Project. BASIL enables teams to connect specifications, requirements, test artifacts, documentation and source code using flexible traceability matrices while integrating seamlessly with existing test infrastructures. Luigi Pellecchia, BASIL Maintainer and member of the ELISA Project Technical Steering Committee, will present how BASIL improves collaboration and governance through role-based permissions, traceability-as-code, and AI-driven workflow guidance and more.

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
