Engineering – under the framework of the IPCEI-CIS AVANT project – sponsors the event Open Community Experience 2026 (OCX), the evolution of the Eclipse Foundation’s flagship conference and one of Europe’s leading gatherings for open source professionals.

Held in Brussels from 21 to 23 April 2026, OCX brings together developers, architects, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the technologies, standards, and collaboration models shaping the future of open innovation. The event features nearly 150 sessions across multiple thematic tracks—including AI, cloud-native architectures, software-defined vehicles, and open source governance—highlighting the growing strategic role of open technologies across industries.

Engineering’s participation in OCX 2026 reflects its strong commitment to the open source ecosystem and reinforces AVANT positioning in shaping the future of open collaboration accelerating innovation across sectors.