Join us in Brussels, Belgium 21-23 April 2026

OCX Tracks

Connecting communities to power the future of open innovation

Featured Speakers

Join OCX Tracks to hear from some of the most esteemed speakers in our community. Discover the speakers whose talks were accepted early into our program.

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Mads Opheim

15 years in politics made me a better developer

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John Ellis

Rebuilding Trust: From Open Source to Open Accountability.

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Deepika Udayagiri

Java 25: Brewing Brilliance for the Next Decade

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Rustam Mehmandarov

API = Some REST and HTTP, right? RIGHT?!

Main conference: Cross-cutting topics shaping the future of open software development.

From enterprise Java and embedded systems to open source security and governance, the main OCX track brings together developers, contributors, and community leaders to explore the trends, practices, and technologies shaping the future of open software development.

Engage when it matters

Boost visibility and nurture relationships with power users and adopters in key open source communities.

Step into the spotlight

Be seen among the top ranks of technology companies, and get your product in front of practitioners, leaders, and decision makers.

Engage when it matters

Boost visibility and nurture relationships with power users and adopters in key open source communities.

Engage when it matters

Boost visibility and nurture relationships with power users and adopters in key open source communities.

Engage when it matters

Boost visibility and nurture relationships with power users and adopters in key open source communities.

Engage when it matters

Boost visibility and nurture relationships with power users and adopters in key open source communities.

Other cool stuff

This track covers novel ideas, cross-domain teamwork, and pioneering projects in software development and the Eclipse Foundation ecosystem. This track brings fun, insight, or technical depth to a curious crowd.

Why attend?

  • Learn from cross-industry experts tackling real-world open source software challenges
  • Explore emerging technologies and best practices
  • Get updates on Jakarta EE, Adoptium, and the evolving Java ecosystem
  • Connect with a global open source community

Explore the Collocated Events

Get more value than ever before. One ticket gets you an all-access pass to all five exciting collocated events

Open Community for Tooling

Shaping the next generation of developer tools. 

Open Community for Automotive

Exploring open innovation in mobility and software-defined vehicles. 

Open Community for AI

Dedicated to advancing trustworthy. open, and responsible AI. 

Open Community for Compliance

Tackling open source security, compliance, and regulatory challenges. 

Open Community for Research

Where academic and industry collaboration drives real-world open source impact.

Red Hat is a sponsor of OCX 2026

Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver reliable and high-performing Linux, hybrid cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Red Hat helps customers develop cloud-native applications, integrate existing and new IT applications, and automate and manage complex environments.

 A trusted adviser to the Fortune 500, Red Hat provides award-winning support, training, and consulting services that bring the benefits of open innovation to any industry. Red Hat is a connective hub in a global network of enterprises, partners, and communities, helping organizations grow, transform, and prepare for the digital future.

ADEPTIC Reply is an OCX 2026 sponsor

ADEPTIC Reply

At ADEPTIC Reply, part of the Reply Group, we are pioneering innovation in the Cloud‑Edge Continuum and next‑generation robotic and autonomous systems orchestration.
We design and deliver advanced architectures that seamlessly connect cloud intelligence with edge autonomy, enabling high‑performance, resilient, and scalable robotic applications.
From distributed orchestration to real‑time decision making on edge devices, we drive the future of robotics and autonomous mobility with cutting‑edge technology and a vision for the next era of intelligent systems.

Adeptic Reply is actively involved in the EU IPCEI-CIS program, with a strong focus on Cloud computing at the edge for data network services. Through close collaboration with key European partners, the company contributes to build a secure, resilient and sovereign intelligent ecosystem, where AI, Cloud and orchestration converge.

Adeptic Reply strongly believes in the value of open communities as key drivers of innovation through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

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