Dear SDV Community,
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As we eagerly await the Eclipse S-CORE 0.5 release and gear up for our December community meetups in South Korea and Japan, itâs no small feat keeping up with the flurry of activity within the Eclipse SDV ecosystem â let alone the ever-evolving world of SDV at large. Thatâs exactly why we put together this quarterly newsletter: to keep you (and, letâs be honest, ourselves!) in the loop on all the latest happenings, highlights, and milestones.
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As we are all in the midst of mapping out 2026, weâre thrilled to share one of the biggest highlights on next yearâs SDV calendar: the Open Community for Automotive (OCA), held alongside the Open Community Experience (OCX), in Brussels on 21-23 April. After the resounding success of OCA 2024, weâve had ample time to craft the next chapter, and trust me, itâs shaping up to be bigger, bolder, and even more inspiring. OCA and OCX will bring together a vibrant mix of communities â Automotive, AI, Compliance, Research, Tooling, and more. One thingâs for sure: you wonât be staying in your SDV bubble for long! And the best news is: the call for proposals is open until 13 November, so there's still time for you to actively shape the program.
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To give you a sneak peek at the kinds of topics waiting for you at this festival of open technologies, weâve lined up a week-long webinar series you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. And yes, automotive fans, youâre in for a treat: the automotive program kicks off this morning/afternoon with an exciting session on Eclipse OpenSOVD.
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See you there!
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Ana Bukvic
Program Coordinator | SDV |
- The 2025 SDV Hackathon was a great success, bringing together more than 100 participants in Berlin and Porto. Read our recap blog, and check out the photo albums of Berlin and Porto.
- The Eclipse S-CORE 0.5 release is just around the corner â 11 November is the planned release date. Stay tuned and check the project page for updates.
- Our Strategic Member Codethink announced that it has successfully achieved a positive and complete Functional Safety Assessment for the Eclipse Trustable Software Framework (TSF). Congratulations!
- Our Eclipse SDV Ambassador Program has officially launched, and we have inaugurated the first cohort of community leaders. Check this new website section for more information.
- In October, we held two "Shifting Gears with SDV" webinars on the Automotive API Framework and Automotive DevOps. Both recordings can be found in this YouTube Playlist.
- Also in October, Microsoft hosted an SDV Community Meetup in Detroit, which attracted 66 participants. The presentation slides can be found on the event website.Â
- As the Eclipse SDV ecosystem is growing â onboarding more and more integration projects such as Eclipse S-CORE and corresponding initiatives, such as the X-CORE Platform Council â we have created an updated version of our governance structure overview.
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- OEM executives expect the share of total revenue attributable to AI to increase from 5% today to 9% in three years, according to a report from the IBM Institute for Business Value.
- A new global survey by QNX of 1,100 automotive software developers reveals that while the automotive industry is pivoting to software-defined vehicles, progress is being held back by regulatory complexity, software recalls, and development bottlenecks, even as 80 % of developers urge OEMs to focus on application-layer innovation and 91 % expect AI to play a major role.Â
- The global SDV market is estimated to reach USD 1,902.9 billion by 2034, according to a recent study by Allied Market Research. It was valued at USD 258.9 billion in 2024. The European SDV market, valued at USD 63 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 685.87 billion by 2033, according to a report by Market Data Forecast.
- Modern cars contain up to 150 ECUs. A new article published by Semiconductor Engineering takes a deeper look at the critical role of virtualisation and digital twins in the face of this increasing complexity.
- "From Stage Gate to 18-month cycles" â an article published by EEWorld discusses the new sensor requirements for SDVs, also taking into account the transition to zonal architecture, EVs, and industrial transportation.
- An Over-The-Air (OTA) update released in mid-October for the infotainment system in certain Jeep models appears to be causing some vehicles to enter limp mode or otherwise malfunction. Read more.
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Meet Mike and Ansgar at CES
In January, Mike Milinkovich and Ansgar Lindwedel will be present at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. They will host an SDV Breakfast on 7 January. If you're also attending CES, be sure not to miss it! |
Meet Francisco at SFSCon
Our Manager of Ecosystem Development Francisco Carneiro will attend SFSCon in Bolzano, Italy, on 7-8 November, 2025. If you're also planning to be there and would like to meet, let him know! |
More Events
- Join OCX Webinar Week from 3-7 November. As part of this online event, Sanimir Agovic will present a talk on Eclipse OpenSOVD on Tuesday, 4 November, and Sebastian Schildt will demo Eclipse Kuksa on Friday, 7 November.
- On 4 December, LG will host an Eclipse SDV Community Meetup in Seoul, South Korea. Click here for more information and registration.
- On 11 December, we'll be holding an Eclipse SDV Community Meetup in Yokohama, Japan, co-hosted by Bosch. Registrations are open.Â
- Open Community for Automotive, collocated with Open Community Experience, will take place from 21-23 April, 2026 in Brussels. Submit your talk by 13 November and become a sponsor!
Make sure to subscribe to our SDV Community Calendar to stay up to date on all our regular meetings and events!
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Nhan Luong
Nhan Luong is a Senior Software Architect at Bosch Vietnam, Eclipse Autowrx Project Lead |
Featured SDV Committer: Nhan Luong (Eclipse Autowrx)
When and how did you start your career in automotive?
From January 2023. I worked in the IoT industry for ten years before switching to automotive.
How has open source software influenced or changed your work and career?
It has changed a lot. I used to work on proprietary software, and now I can work on open source software that is more flexible and collaborative. It has also helped me move faster in my career.
I have learned a lot from the open source community, new technologies and new ways of working.
What has been your #1 benefit of joining the Eclipse SDV Working Group?
The #1 benefit has been connecting with like-minded professionals and learning from their experiences. The Eclipse SDV Working Group has provided me with a platform to share my knowledge and learn from others in the automotive industry. It has also helped me stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the field.
Whatâs your 1-sentence pitch for Eclipse Autowrx â why is it worth getting involved in the project?
Rapidly transform your ideas into reality.
How would you describe Eclipse SDV in three hashtags?
#OpenSource #Connected #Together |
Heads-up: 2026 State of Automotive Software Development Survey
Shape the automotive software landscape with the 2026 Automotive Software Development Survey, a joint effort by Perforce and the Eclipse Foundation's SDV community. Participate today! |
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