Dear OpenHW community,
Open Community Experience (OCX) 2026 is fast approaching, and I'd like to remind you to join us in Brussels from 21–23 April.
The main OCX track includes dedicated content on OpenHW, RISC-V, and open hardware ecosystems, alongside sessions on security, IoT, AI, compliance, automotive, and research. OCX brings together hardware and software communities, creating a space to explore how open technologies intersect with standards, governance, and real-world deployment challenges.
Whether you are working on processor architectures, hardware-software co-design, open silicon, or ecosystem collaboration, this is a valuable opportunity to connect with peers across the broader open source landscape.
If you want to learn more about the OpenHW Foundation, don't miss the session "
A beginner's guide to the OpenHW Foundation community and commercial ecosystem" by Thea Aldrich on 23 April 2026 at 13:45 CET.
To recognise your involvement in the OpenHW ecosystem, I'm pleased to remind you of the code OPENHW20 for an additional 20% discount on registration.
Finally, I invite you to attend my own session, "
Three's Company: Finding Your Perfect Match in Open Source RTOSes," where I'll compare Eclipse ThreadX, FreeRTOS, and Zephyr, including their support for RISC-V and OpenHW cores. It will take place on 23 April 2026 at 11:00 CET.
We look forward to welcoming you in Brussels!
Best Regards,
