Dear Sparkplug Working Group members,
From 21–23 April 2026, developers, architects, and industry leaders will gather in Brussels for Open Community Experience (OCX).
OCX brings together multiple tracks covering IoT, robotics and edge, open source security, Java, AI, compliance, automotive, tooling, and research.
For the Sparkplug community, the IoT, Robotics & Edge sessions in the main track are particularly relevant, focusing on how open source enables reliable, scalable, and interoperable systems from device to cloud.
The agenda explores cyber-physical systems, connectivity and gateways, real-time data processing, the Edge–Cloud Continuum, digital twins, and distributed architectures built on open standards.
OCX creates space for conversations that connect industrial interoperability, data flows, governance, and security with adjacent domains like automotive SDVs, AI-driven systems, and regulatory compliance. If you are working on open, interoperable industrial IoT ecosystems, this event is highly relevant for you.
Special discount for the Sparkplug community
To recognise your contributions to the Sparkplug ecosystem, I’m pleased to share an exclusive discount code for OCX 2026. Use the code SPARKPLUG20 at registration to receive an additional 20% discount on top of the already reduced rates, available until 16 March 2026. Please note that the discounted code is applicable to member and non-member prices.
I look forward to seeing you in Brussels,