We are excited to announce the agenda for the upcoming Zephyr Project in-person meetup in Garching, Munich, Germany, happening on November 20, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm. This in-person gathering is open to anyone curious about open source, embedded systems programming, and software development. It’s a unique opportunity to meet with developers, engineers, and community members who are shaping the future of real-time operating systems.
This meetup takes place the same week as two other independently organized events in the Munich area — productronica 2025 and the ELISA Workshop Munich 2025 (November 18–20). While each event has its own organizer, focus, and agenda, their timing and proximity give attendees the chance to plan a visit that includes multiple community and industry gatherings.
productronica is the world’s leading trade fair for electronics development and manufacturing, bringing together researchers, developers, manufacturers, and users to explore innovations, make valuable connections, and stay current through live demonstrations and a top-class program.
With all three events happening in the region around the same time, visitors already traveling to Munich can easily combine their plans and make the most of their trip.
Event Details:
- Venue: Siemens Technology Center Garching
- Address: Friedrich-Ludwig-Bauer-Straße 3, 85748 Garching bei München
- Map: [Google map link]
Thanks to:
Siemens Technology Center Garching team for hosting the Zephyr project meetup by providing the venue and F&B.
Why attend?
This meetup is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Learn about the latest Zephyr Project developments and upcoming features
- Get practical insights from industry experts and community leaders
- Connect with embedded engineers, IoT developers, and open source enthusiasts
- Explore real-world use cases, technical challenges, and solutions
- Discover new hardware, tools, and contributions from the community
Whether you are an experienced Zephyr developer, a student learning about RTOS, or simply curious about open source, this event has something for you!
What’s on the agenda?
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Welcome drinks & snacks
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Welcome note & State of the Zephyr project – Kate Stewart, Linux Foundation
Kate Stewart will open the event with a welcome note and share the latest updates on the Zephyr Project. She will talk about what’s new in the project, how the community is growing, and what to expect in the coming months. This session gives a clear overview of where Zephyr stands today and where it’s headed next.
6:10 pm – 6:40 pm – Expanding Siemens Open Source engagement -Dominik Tacke, Principal Key Expert – Smart Field Devices & Marion Deveaud, Research Group Manager – Open Source Embedded Systems
During a brief welcome presentation, Marion will provide insights into the meetup location and share a retrospective on Siemens’ ongoing commitment to Open Source development, particularly in the field of embedded Linux systems.
Dominik will present Siemens’ R&D activities in the domain of smart field devices, explaining why Zephyr is gaining traction within the company. He will showcase relevant industrial use cases and discuss Siemens’ current involvement in the collaborative development effort.
6: 45 pm – 7:00 pm – Getting started on low power optimization with Zephyr, Tobias Meyer, Engineering Manager – Device, Konux GmbH
How to start meausing power consumption, figuring out what is the lowest consumption you board can archieve and how to get it down to such consumptions while your system is running
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm – Break time
7:15 pm – 7:45 pm – The use of LiteX (an Open Source SoC Builder) with Zephyr, Fin Maaß, Embedded Software Developer, Vogl Electronic GmbH
- Introduction into FGPAs and their use-cases
- How LiteX and migen work
- How to build a SoC with LiteX
- Integration with Zephyr
- Current status of LiteX support in Zephyr
7:55 pm – 8: 25 pm – Zephyr in Practice: Mapping Functional Architectures to Zephyr, Tobias Kaestner, Solution Architect Medical IoT, inovex
Functional architectures are essential for turning system requirements into a successful design. But how do you implement that vision without getting lost in the many possibilities a powerful framework like Zephyr has to offer?
In his talk, Tobias want to tackle that exact challenge head-on. I want to show how to map from a functional design into Zephyr’s diverse and rich set of components, turning an architectural blueprint into an efficient, real-world implementation. The presented approach puts Zephyr’s strengths front and center: quicker development and faster feedback without compromising on code quality and maintainability.
He will explore how to
- Use KConfig and the Devicetree to model your system’s features effectively
- Master Zephyr’s core system services for your design
- Build your own services by applying Zephyr’s native design patterns
- Understand the power of emulation for our development processes and testing strategy.
You will walk away with a clear methodology to build robust, scalable software that leverages the full power of Zephyr for your embedded application.
8:35 pm – 8:45 pm – Closing Note, Zephyr Project team
8:45 pm onwards: Networking Time
Reminder:
The Zephyr Project Meetup in Garching, Munich, Germany promises an evening full of insights, collaboration, and community building.
📅 Mark your calendars: November 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Siemens Technology Center Garching located in: Friedrich-Ludwig-Bauer-Straße 3, 85748 Garching bei München
Seats are limited, so make sure to register early and secure your spot.
Come, connect, learn, and be part of the growing Zephyr Project community. See you in Prague!
About the Community Meetups:
This meetup is part of the Zephyr Community Meetup Series, gatherings hosted by community members, with support from the Zephyr Project.
If you are excited about the Zephyr Project and want to share it with your local community, consider hosting an event in your city. Whether you are in Munich or halfway across the globe, we encourage passionate individuals to get involved. Reach out to us and explore how you can bring Zephyr to your community and make a difference in the world of IoT development.
To keep up to date about the project, subscribe to the Zephyr quarterly newsletter or connect with us on @ZephyrIoT, Zephyr Project LinkedIn or the Zephyr Discord Channel to talk with community and TSC members.