Press & Media

As one of Europe’s premier open source events, OCX is where the latest industry trends and news in open source software take shape, across IoT and Industry 4.0, cloud native and enterprise Java, developer tooling, software-defined vehicles, AI, open source compliance and research. We welcome journalists, analysts and content creators to cover the event.

This page has what you need to know about OCX: how to request a press pass, the fast facts, boilerplate copy, media assets and who to contact.

Media assets & press kit

Logos, brand guidelines, event photography and the fact sheet are available in the OCX press kit. High-resolution photos are available on request. Download the OCX press kit.

Interviews & spokespeople

Eclipse Foundation and OCX spokespeople are available for interviews and expert commentary before, during and after the event. To arrange an interview, contact our team at info@OCXconf.org.

About OCX

Event

OCX (Open Community Experience)

Organiser

Eclipse Foundation

Dates

13-15 April 2027

Venue

Tour & Taxis, Brussels, Belgium

Format

In-person, three days

Audience

Developers, architects and technology leaders from across the open source community

Topics

Developer tooling, AI, automotive and software defined vehicles, cloud native and enterprise Java, IoT and embedded, open source compliance, research

Website

ocxconf.org

About OCX

OCX (Open Community Experience) is the Eclipse Foundation’s flagship open source conference. Held each spring in Brussels, it brings the open source community together for three days of technical sessions, hands-on learning and real-world problem solving across developer tooling, AI, automotive and software-defined vehicles, cloud native and enterprise Java, IoT and embedded, open source compliance and research. The inaugural edition was held in 2024.

About the Eclipse Foundation

The Eclipse Foundation is one of the world’s largest open source software foundations, an international non-profit headquartered in Brussels that provides a business-friendly home for 400+ open source projects and 300+ member organisations. Founded in 2004, it gives a global community of developers and companies a neutral, professionally governed environment to build open source software together. Learn more at eclipse.org.

Press releases & news

News and announcements about OCX are published on the OCX website and by the Eclipse Foundation. You can also watch sessions and highlights on the OCX YouTube channel.

Press passes

Complimentary registration is available to credentialed members of the media, including professional reporters, editors, writers, news photographers, producers and online editors, as well as select bloggers and community influencers.
The number of complimentary press registrations is limited, so please request a press pass as early as possible. Our events team will follow up to confirm availability.

For press passes, interviews or media assets, please contact the OCX media team at info@ocxconf.org.

Thank you to our OCX26 sponsors

Thank you to our OCX26 sponsors

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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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