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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

 

OpenChain and Friends is organized by the Linux Foundation OpenChain Project with expert inputs from community, industry, and practice, plus space for questions and networking. 

 

Participation: Free of charge; registration required
Language: English

Disclaimer: Here you can find more detailed information about the agenda.

 

Agenda

TimeTopicLocationTrack
09:00 AMRegistration and CoffeeService 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 AMEvent Overview and Marketplace Opening  
12:30 PMLunch break and networking  
2:00 PMParallel tracksService 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 PMParallel tracksService and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC) 
 Artificial Intelligence 1.4.
 Cybersecurity 1.5.
 Automotive / SDV 1.6.
TimeTopicLocationTrack
09:00 AM - 5:00 PMSatellite EventsDifferent Locations 
 Artificial IntelligenceService and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)2.1.
 Embedded & Open Source HardwareService and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)2.2.
 Open Source Compliance & OSPO TopicsBosch, Ludwigsburg2.3.
 Linux OS and beyondMercedes-Benz, Vaihingen2.4.
5:00–7:00 PMWomen in Open Source Networking Meeting (Socializing)Service and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC) 
TimeTopicLocationTrack
09:00 AM - 5:30 PMSatellite-EventsDifferent Locations 
 CybersecurityService and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)3.1.
 Cross-Innovation and Community unconferenceService and Supply Chain Campus Feuerbach (SCC)3.2.
 Automotive / SDVBosch, Ludwigsburg3.3.
 EducationMercedes-Benz, Vaihingen3.4.