OCX26 day 2 recap
Day 2 of Open Community Experience 2026 (OCX), hosted by the Eclipse Foundation in Brussels, shifts the focus from systems to strategy. We explored how open source intersects with policy, careers, and real-world deployment across industries.
From European digital sovereignty to AI-driven career paths and large-scale production systems, the discussions reflected a broader question: how open technologies shape not just software, but entire ecosystems.
Key highlights:
Thibaut Kleiner outlined how open source supports Europe’s technological sovereignty. He connected open ecosystems to competitiveness and reduced dependency on non-EU technologies. His session framed open source as a policy lever, not just a development choice
Nadia Aimé reflected on building a career in AI and cybersecurity and highlights resilience, curiosity, and adaptability as core skills in a shifting landscape
Axel Uhl presented a real-world system built on Eclipse Foundation technologies. His session explored sailing analytics used in Olympic competitions. It demonstrated how open source tools support long-term, production-grade systems
Main track sessions with Massimiliano Vanini, Leonardo Montella, Joyce Dzifa and Kenji Kazumura focusing on applied open source across industries
Tooling track with Ionut Predoaia, Oliver Reinhard, and Mark Sujew examining developer workflows, productivity constraints, and scalable tooling systems
AI track with Philip Langer, Miro Spönemann, Andy Gordon, and Nitish Tyagi, focusing on deploying AI beyond experimentation into stable, production environments
Automotive track with Harald Mackamul, Andy Riexinger, Oliver Pajonk, Priyaa Gurunathan and Carlton Bale addressing software-defined vehicle architectures and system integration challenges
Compliance track with Ixchel Ruiz, Markus Schlichting, Hendrik Schöttle, and Daniel Thompson-Yvetot, exploring governance, regulation, and open source security frameworks
Research track with Jenn Cummings, Patrick Masson, Tomas Muller, and Duarte Raposo, examining long-term open source sustainability and collaboration models across academia and industry
Why it matters:
Day 2 made one thing clear: open source is no longer just a development model. It is part of national strategy, industry transformation, and individual career paths. Whether it’s policy frameworks, production systems, or talent development, the conversations reflect a shift from isolated projects to interconnected ecosystems.
OCX continues in Brussels, bringing together a global community working across open technologies, policy, and industry. If your work touches open source in any form, this is where those perspectives meet.
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