The Zephyr community is heading to Prague this October for Open Source Summit Europe and Embedded Linux Conference Europe 2026. Taking place from October 7–9 at the Prague Congress Centre, the event brings together open source developers, contributors, maintainers, technologists, community leaders, and end users to exchange knowledge, collaborate on solutions, and advance open source projects.
Open Source Summit is a cross-domain gathering for the open source ecosystem. Its tracks cover cloud and orchestration, Linux, embedded systems, AI and data, digital trust, software packages and containers, open source management, safety-critical software, and more.
Whether you develop software, maintain a project, support an open source community, manage an OSPO, work in legal and compliance, or are beginning your open source journey, the event offers opportunities to learn from practitioners, discover emerging technologies, build connections, and collaborate on ideas that move projects forward.
This year also marks 35 years of Linux, providing another opportunity to recognize the technologies, contributors, and collaborative development models that support modern infrastructure.
The Zephyr Project will be part of the week in Prague through two community-focused events: the Zephyr Maintainers Forum on October 6 and the Zephyr Developer Summit from October 7–9.
Zephyr Maintainers Forum
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 8:00–17:00
Location: Prague Congress Centre
Registration cost: Early Bird: €100; Standard: €150
The Zephyr Maintainers Forum is a working meeting for Zephyr maintainers and technical leaders to discuss and decide strategic directions for the project. Conversations will focus on release planning, security and safety support, technical decisions and process changes, maintainer workflows, and coordination across subsystems.
The agenda will be developed by the Zephyr Technical Steering Committee and will emphasize highly interactive discussions intended to advance the project’s development and technical strategy.
Maintainers, TSC members, subsystem owners, and frequent contributors who want to take an active role in shaping Zephyr’s technical direction for the coming year are encouraged to participate in person. The sessions will not be recorded.
Pre-registration is required. To attend the Zephyr Maintainers Forum, add it to your Open Source Summit Europe registration.
Zephyr Developer Summit 2026
Dates: Wednesday, October 7–Friday, October 9, 2026
The Zephyr Developer Summit is for developers who are using or considering Zephyr in embedded products. It brings together maintainers, developers, and ecosystem contributors to discuss project advancements and the continued evolution of the Zephyr Project.
Sessions will explore topics including subsystem planning, security and vulnerability management, Long-Term Support policy, developer tooling, connectivity, power management, architecture support, documentation, and real-world applications across industries.
The event schedule is now available. Explore the program and start planning the sessions and discussions you would like to join in Prague. Check the agenda here.
Celebrate the Zephyr Community Awards
As part of the Zephyr Project’s 10th anniversary, the Zephyr Community Awards will recognize the contributors, maintainers, documentarians, advocates, and community members who have helped shape the project over the past decade. The winners will be announced live at the Zephyr Developer Summit in Prague, taking place October 7–9, 2026.
Nominations close on September 1, 2026. Learn more about the award categories, eligibility, and nomination process in our Zephyr Community Awards blog.
Why Attend?
Open Source Summit Europe and the Zephyr-focused events offer an opportunity to:
- Connect with Zephyr maintainers, developers, contributors, and open source leaders.
- Learn about project advancements, development practices, and practical solutions.
- Discover how Zephyr is being used in embedded products across industries.
- Exchange ideas and collaborate with people from different technical and community backgrounds.
- Grow your open source knowledge, professional network, and skills.
Join Us in Prague
Whether you maintain a Zephyr subsystem, contribute code or documentation, build embedded products with Zephyr, or want to learn more about the project, join the community in Prague to exchange knowledge, make connections, and contribute to what comes next.
Visit the Zephyr Project Booth
The Zephyr Project is a Silver Sponsor of Open Source Summit Europe 2026 and will have a booth at the event.
Visit the booth to explore products powered by Zephyr, see live demo, and meet Zephyr maintainers and experts. Whether you are already building with Zephyr or are considering it for your next project, the booth is a great place to ask questions, discuss your use cases, and connect with the community.
Make sure to stop by during the event. More information about the booth, featured products, and demos will be shared soon.
Register soon to secure your spot at Open Source Summit Europe 2026, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of Zephyr.