Sustainability

OCX is committed to running a sustainable conference. We build eco-friendly choices into every part of the event, from a repurposed venue and comprehensive recycling to local, seasonal catering and reduced swag, to minimise our environmental footprint and help redefine what a greener conference looks like.

How does OCX reduce its environmental impact?

Sustainability shapes the decisions we make across the whole event. These are the actions we take to lower our footprint:

Recycling stations

Clearly signed recycling points throughout the venue help attendees sort their waste and support a circular economy.

A sustainable venue

We choose a venue that prioritises sustainability, favouring repurposed spaces that reduce the demand for new construction and lower the event's overall footprint.

Food waste management

Surplus food is redirected to local charities or composted, minimising the impact of discarded food.

Reusable exhibition stands

We choose stand structures that can be rented and reused for future events, cutting single-use materials and waste.

Digital-first communication

Invitations, schedules and information packs are shared digitally, with QR codes for check-in and recyclable badges, to minimise paper waste.

Greener travel

We encourage attendees to travel by public transport, bicycle or car-sharing, and our Venue page lists the lowest-impact routes to the venue.

Local, seasonal catering

We work with caterers who source food locally and seasonally and follow eco-friendly practices such as composting and recycling, reducing the carbon footprint of transport.

Reduced swag

We limit giveaway production and support tree-planting initiatives, such as One Tree Planted, to offset our carbon footprint.

What can you do to help?

Small choices add up. Here’s how you can help us keep OCX green:

  • Bring a reusable water bottle and coffee cup.
  • Go paperless: use the OCX app for the schedule and your badge instead of printed materials.
  • Travel by public transport, bicycle or car-sharing where you can.
  • Sort your waste at the recycling stations around the venue.
  • Take only the swag you will genuinely use.

Sustainability is built into how we plan and run the event, and we refine our approach with every edition. From the venue we choose to the food we serve and the way we travel, each decision is a chance to lower our impact. Join us in making OCX a greener event, one sustainable step at a time.

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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