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Day 3 at #OCX26 wrapped up three days of technical exchange in Brussels, with workshops, Birds of a Feather sessions, lightning talks, and discussions across the venue.
Teams shared updates from active projects, compared approaches, and surfaced open questions still being worked through.
🎥 Take a look at the final day: https://youtu.be/Ur773nnOoOc
The work continues beyond the event, in the projects and communities people return to. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Wondering where Open Community Experience is heading next?
Today, we revealed it live at OCX… and we’re staying in Brussels 🇧🇪
OCX 2027 will take place at a brand new venue, Tour & Taxis!
Missed the moment? Watch the reveal video now: https://hubs.la/Q04d5QRb0
Open VSX continues to grow as a trusted infrastructure for modern developer tools.
The Register covers how new industry investment, including support from AWS, is helping strengthen the reliability and sustainability of the vendor-neutral extension registry operated by the Eclipse Foundation.
Read the article:
https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/03/open_vsx_aws/
Key data from the State of Open Source in the Global South report:
⚡ 59% of developers say open source will drive their country’s economic growth in the next 10 years
⚡ 78% view open source as crucial for advancing their personal goals
⚡ 52% view open source as a means for their nations to contribute to global innovation
⚡ 86% consider that open source participation enables people from their countries to contribute to global innovation
📘 Download the report: https://outreach.eclipse.foundation/open-source-global-south-developers
The Open VSX Registry continues to grow as shared infrastructure for modern developer platforms.
DevOps.com covers how the Eclipse Foundation is expanding the reach of this vendor-neutral extension marketplace and strengthening its reliability and security.
Read the article:
https://devops.com/eclipse-foundation-extends-scope-and-reach-of-open-vsx-registry/
#OpenSource #DevTools #OpenVSX
We’re hiring!
At the #EclipseFdn, you’ll collaborate with industry leaders, open source contributors, and global communities to advance some of the world’s most innovative technologies.
Ready to join a mission-driven team?
Explore our career opportunities 👉 https://www.eclipse.org/careers/
#opensource #hiring #FediHire #FediJobs #GetFediHired
RE: @OSPOAlliance@mastodon.opencloud.lu
📅 Don't miss the next OnRamp meeting "How PURL transforms OSPO operations" on 20 March.
More details: https://ospo-alliance.org/news/20260320_onramp_purl_for_ospos/
The #EclipseFdn has announced the full agenda for #OCX26, taking place 21–23 April 2026 in Brussels.
💬 Read the press release to get a full overview of the agenda topics and keynote speakers: https://newsroom.eclipse.org/news/announcements/eclipse-foundation-unveils-full-agenda-ocx-2026
#OCX26 brings together a diverse set of communities across AI, mobility, developer tooling, compliance, and research into a single, shared experience.
This convergence is reflected not only in the agenda, but also in the voices shaping it, from Ruth Buscombe’s perspective on data-driven decision making, to Nadia Aimé’s reflections on navigating change and Axel Uhl’s work on open source innovation at scale.
Meet the keynote speakers ➡️ https://blogs.eclipse.org/post/mike-milinkovich/join-us-brussels-meet-ocx-2026-keynote-speakers
#OCX26 #opensource #collaboration
📍 Visiting embedded world 2026? Stop by the #EclipseFdn booth (Hall 4, Booth 4-554) to see how open source is accelerating innovation across embedded systems and IoT.
Featured initiatives include OpenHW Foundation, #ThreadX, AI, SDV, ORC, and live demos from Eurotech and Codethink: https://newsroom.eclipse.org/news/announcements/eclipse-foundation-showcases-open-source-innovation-embedded-world-2026-releases
The future of digital innovation depends on sustainable #opensource infrastructure.
Learn how businesses can help ensure long-term sustainability in #EclipseFdn Executive Director Mike Milinkovich’s latest blog: hubs.la/Q03Kz6D50 #PreserveOpenSource #SoftwareSupplyChain #OpenSourceResponsibility
We're #hiring! We currently have multiple openings in program management and ecosystem development: https://hubs.la/Q027nCGF0 #techjobs #opensource
Built on the #EclipseTheia platform, the new Theia IDE provides a user experience tailored to the needs of today’s developers. Find out why this release marks a new chapter in the world of #opensource development tools: https://hubs.la/Q02DxNmJ0
From fostering collaboration and shared knowledge, to the development of innovative and high-quality software, there are lots of #opensource benefits for Europe. Learn more about why open source matters and how it can benefit you as a developer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocunAD2w9eY @gblondelle@piaille.fr
From fostering collaboration and shared knowledge, to the development of innovative and high-quality software, the benefits of open source are numerous for open source projects in Europe. Watch this video to learn more about why open source matters and how it can benefit you as a developer. https://hubs.la/Q01FpNB40 @gblondelle@piaille.fr
From fostering collaboration and shared knowledge, to the development of innovative and high-quality software, the benefits of #opensource are numerous. Learn more about why open source matters and how it can benefit you as a developer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocunAD2w9eY @gblondelle@piaille.fr
Supply chain security is a critical considerations for open source projects. @mbarbero@hachyderm.io , Head of Security at the #EclipseFdn, discusses how the Foundation helps developers meet these important requirements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KHI5HFqIl8 #opensource #OSsecurity
Are you a committer to an #EclipseFdn project? Sign up to get your badge to be recognised for your skills and commitment to #opensource. Learn more about our committer badge program: https://hubs.la/Q029rg710
Microsoft is contributing the #AzureRTOS technology to the #EclipseFdn under the #EclipseThreadX open source project. Find out what this means for the embedded real-time industry, and how you can get involved in the project: https://threadx.io/ #opensource
