OpenChain and Friends 2026

March 24-26, 2026 | Stuttgart, Germany

How can we enable responsible, scalable open-source use across the software supply chain? OpenChain and Friends brings together community, industry, research, and public sector—featuring concise expert inputs, hands-on sessions, and ample space for exchange.

Focus topics include

AI Systems Engineering & Data Platforms – methods, tools, open platforms, open AI agents for resilient supply chains
Cybersecurity in the Software Supply Chain – CRA, SBOM requirements, ISO 18974, and good practices
Open Source Compliance & OSPO – processes, automation, governance & NFRs
Embedded & Open Source Hardware – from chip design to licensing and IP questions
Digital Sovereignty & Business – public/private collaboration, open source as a competitive factor
Education – open trainings, infrastructure, new formats
Automotive / SDV – OpenChain Automotive, SBOM activities, SME opportunities
Women in Open Source – networking and cross-track contributions

With expert inputs from community, industry, and practice, plus space for questions and networking.

Participation: Free of charge; registration required

Languages: English

Agenda

March 24, 2026 — Day 1 (Kick-off & Parallel tracks)

Time	Topic	Location	Track
09:00 AM	Registration and Coffee	Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)
10:00 AM	Welcome and Keynotes Keynote and Panel on Digital Sovereignty & Open Source in Business Keynote on Embedded and Open Source Hardware	Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)
11:30 AM	Event Overview and Marketplace Opening
12:30 PM	Lunch break and networking
2:00 PM	Parallel tracks	Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)
	Education		1.1.
	Open Source Compliance & OSPO Topics		1.2.
	Digital Sovereignty & Open Source in Business		1.3.
4:00 PM	Parallel tracks	Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)
	Artificial Intelligence		1.4.
	Cybersecurity		1.5.
	Automotive / SDV		1.6.
from 5:30 PM	Socializing Event	Wichtel, Stuttgart-Feuerbach

March 25, 2026 — Day 2 (Full-Day Tracks)

Time	Topic	Location	Track
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Satellite Events	Different Locations
	Artificial Intelligence	Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)	2.1.
	Embedded & Open Source Hardware	Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)	2.2.
	Open Source Compliance & OSPO Topics	Bosch, Ludwigsburg	2.3.
	Industry 4.0 & ROS	Mercedes-Benz, Vaihingen	2.4.
5:00–8:00 PM	Women in Open Source Networking Meeting (Socializing)	Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)

March 26, 2026 — Day 3 (Full-Day Tracks)

Time	Topic	Location	Track
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM	Satellite-Events	Different Locations
	Cybersecurity	Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)	3.1.
	Cross-Innovation and Community unconference	Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)	3.2.
	Automotive / SDV	Bosch, Ludwigsburg	3.3.
	Education	Mercedes-Benz, Vaihingen	3.4.

Disclaimer: The final agenda will be updated online.

Registration OpenChain and Friends 2026 (free of charge)

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Day 1 | Afternoon Meeting: March 24, 2026 | 2:00 –3:30 PM | Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)

Day 1 | Afternoon Meeting: March 24, 2026 | 4:00–5:00 PM | Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)

Day 1 | Socializing Event | March 24, 2026 | from 5:30 PM | Wichtel Stuttgart-Feuerbach

Day 2 | Full-Day Tracks | March 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Different Locations (see below)

Day 2 | Women in Open Source Networking Meeting | March 25, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 PM| Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)

Day 3 | Full-Day Tracks | March 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Different locations (see below)

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