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Open Community Experience (OCX) returns to Brussels from 13 to 15 April 2027.

Get a glimpse of the early talks you can expect to see at OCX 2026.

The global open source community will gather in Brussels from 21 to 23 April 2026 for the Open Community Experience (OCX) 2026. It isn’t just another conference; it’s where six open source communities collide to shape the future of software, developer tools, mobility, AI, compliance, and research. With one pass, you get access to six experiences and endless opportunities.

Are you attending Embedded World Exhibition & Conference from 11-13 March 2025? If so, stop by our booth 4-554 in hall 4!

JCON EUROPE 2025, taking place from 12-15 May 2025, at the Cinedom Multiplex Cinema in Cologne, is one of the biggest international Java community conferences in Germany. This year marks the 30-year anniversary of Java and a decade of JCON.

As we approach the Open Community Experience (OCX), scheduled to take place from 22-24 October in Mainz, Germany, my anticipation and excitement continues to build. This event marks a new chapter for our community, with a fresh conference format that I believe will bring even more value to all of us.

Why am I heading to the Open Community Experience (OCX) 2024 in Mainz? Simple—it's where innovation meets collaboration, and where the future of open source software (OSS) takes centre stage. If you need convincing, here are five solid reasons to join me from 22-24 October.

Are you ready to bring the power of AI to your custom tools and IDEs, but unsure where to begin? Join at OCX 2024 in Mainz for a practical session on “Integrating AI Assistance into Custom Tools: From Concept to Implementation”. 

Join us at OCX 2024 in Mainz for the session “Getting Started with Eclipse Theia: Towards a Common Platform for Automotive Tooling.” This session, will explore how Theia reduces the effort needed to create and maintain custom tools by leveraging sh