OCX (Open Community Experience) is the flagship developer conference hosted by the Eclipse Foundation. It brings together open source enthusiasts, developers and industry professionals to learn, collaborate and network on topics such as Java, IoT, embedded systems, cloud, AI, automotive and more.
OCX takes place over three days each year in Brussels, Belgium, with sessions, keynotes, workshops and networking. See the OCX homepage for the dates and venue of the next edition.
OCX welcomes developers, maintainers, researchers, and technology and business leaders from across the open source community. Whatever your focus, from developer tooling and AI to automotive, open source compliance or research, there is a track and a community for you.
Yes. OCX is an in-person conference held in Brussels, Belgium.
Yes. All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers agree to the OCX Code of Conduct.
Prices are updated periodically. See the Registration page for the latest pricing.
The full schedule is on the Agenda page.
OCX is held in Brussels, Belgium. See the Venue page for the location, directions and how to get there.
See the Hotels page for recommended accommodation near the venue.
All attendees are responsible for arranging their own visa. If you need an invitation letter for your visa, contact us at info@ocxconf.org and we can provide it.
Yes. Sessions are recorded and published on the OCX YouTube channel after the conference.
Yes. OCX 2024 recordings are on the Eclipse Foundation YouTube playlist. From OCX 2026 onward, recordings are published on the OCX YouTube channel after each conference.
Talks are submitted through the call for proposals. Visit the Call for Proposals page for the submission dates and to send your proposal.
Sessions vary in format and length. They can be regular sessions, workshops or Birds of a Feather sessions, lasting between 15 minutes and one hour depending on the type.
Visit the Registration page for the dates and to sign up.
Attendees who register for OCX have access to all tracks. The schedule and venue are designed to allow easy movement between tracks throughout the event.
Speakers receive a free ticket to the conference. Once confirmed, you will receive a discount code to use when you register. Speakers cover their own travel and accommodation.
If you are a speaker and have questions or need help, please email us at speakers@ocxconf.org.
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