| [iot-wg] Shaping our presence at The Things Conference 2026 – Join the team! |
Hi everyone,
Following up on our recent Steering Committee meeting and IoT Community Call, we have some exciting updates regarding our participation at The Things Conference 2026 in Amsterdam (September 22–23).
We’ve already seen great initial interest from several members and projects eager to represent the Eclipse IoT Working Group. Through our partnership with the organisers, we have locked down an excellent foundation, and we are looking for community hands to help us bring it to life.
Here is what is currently on the table, what we are pushing for next, and how you can get involved:
The Eclipse IoT Booth: A small booth setup to serve as our community ground zero. Check this link for more info about the booth's add-ons (extra). Note that this information is from last year, but it could serve as a reference. You can also check our current location (S62) on the floorplan.
Three Speaking Slots:
A 15-minute keynote
A 25-minute panel discussion
A 50-minute technical workshop
The IoT Wall of Fame: A dedicated space to showcase our community's physical devices and prototypes.
I am currently awaiting quotes regarding potential booth upgrades and additional speaking slots. Most notably, we are aiming to secure a 35-minute slot on the Demo Stage. This is set to be a major highlight of the event, designed exclusively for a live, working solution (either on-screen or via a physical device) to demonstrate real-world impact.
To pull this off seamlessly, we need to start organising our materials, booth roster, and presentation structures as early as possible. I want to encourage anyone willing to support the booth or join the speaking/demo sessions to get involved.
The Action Item: If you or your organisation want to participate, please reply to me directly by June 15th confirming your interest and how you would like to contribute.
What to Expect: During the week of June 15th, I will assemble our dedicated planning group via email/Slack and send out a calendar invite for our first official preparation meeting.
Check out the official The Things Conference website for more event details.
Please share all your questions or concerns so we ensure everything's clear before our kickoff meeting.
Best regards,