Zephyr Project

Open Source Summit North America 2025
2025-06-23 08:00 - 2025-06-25 17:00 UTC
Open Source Summit is the premier event for open source developers, technologists, and community leaders to collaborate, share information, solve problems and gain knowledge, furthering open source innovation and ensuring a sustainable open source ecosystem. It is the gathering place for open source code and community contributors.
Open Source Summit is an umbrella conference featuring a diverse range of tracks covering key areas such as Linux, cloud & containers, embedded systems, AI & data, and more. These tracks highlight the most important technologies, topics, and issues shaping the open-source landscape today.
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There will be a dedicated Zephyr track for developers using or considering Zephyr in embedded products. Sessions will explore project advancements, security, tooling, and real-world applications across industries.
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Open Source Summit India 2025
2025-08-05
Open Source Summit is the premier event for open source developers, technologists, and community leaders to collaborate, share information, solve problems and gain knowledge, furthering open source innovation and ensuring a sustainable open source ecosystem. It is the gathering place for open source code and community contributors.
Open Source Summit is an umbrella conference featuring a diverse range of tracks covering key areas such as Linux, cloud & containers, AI & data, and more. These tracks highlight the most important technologies, topics, and issues shaping the open-source landscape today.
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Dates to keep in mind:

CFP Closes: Monday, 7 April at 12:00 AM IST (UTC+5:30) / Sunday, 6 April at 11:30 AM PDT (UTC -7)
CFP Notifications: Friday, 2 May
Schedule Announcement: Tuesday, 6 May
Event Dates: Tuesday, 5 August, 2025

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Opportunity Open Source Conference 2025
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07
The Open Source Conference (OOSC 3.0), is a premier event dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and learning in the open-source community. This gathering brings together developers, enthusiasts, industry experts, and academics to explore the latest trends, tools, and projects in open source.
Be a part of the vibrant open-source community this year, at IIT Kanpur. Whether you are a developer, student, researcher, or enthusiast, the OOSC offers something for everyone. Join us to learn, innovate, and contribute to the open-source movement.
There will be a dedicated track for the Zephyr RTOS topics. Submit your talk proposals today!
Learn more about the event and register here.

The Things Conference 2025
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-24
We are excited to announce that the Zephyr Project will be an official Ecosystem Partner at The Things Conference 2025, the premier global event for LPWAN and IoT technologies. Taking place on September 23 – 24, 2025, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, this event will spotlight cutting-edge advancements in embedded systems, open source innovation, and low-power wireless technologies.As an Ecosystem Partner, the Zephyr Project will be actively contributing to the conference program through a series of keynotes, workshops, roundtables, and panel discussions. These sessions will highlight Zephyr’s continued leadership in the embedded ecosystem, focusing on its role as a modular, open source RTOS built for low-power and resource constrained devices.
“Zephyr is a cornerstone in modern embedded development,” said Wienke Giezeman, CEO of The Things Industries and initiator of The Things Network. “Its integration with LPWAN and wireless technologies enables developers to create secure and scalable IoT solutions. We are excited to have the Zephyr Project contribute to The Things Conference 2025 through keynotes, workshops, and panels, providing invaluable insights to our global community.”​
The Zephyr Project’s engagement at the conference will emphasize the increasing importance of memory safety in embedded systems, e.g. through the adoption of Rust, a programming language renowned for its safety and performance. By incorporating Rust, Zephyr enhances the development of secure and reliable IoT applications.​
“The embedded industry is witnessing a significant shift towards Zephyr RTOS,” said Kate Stewart, Vice President of Dependable Embedded Systems at the Linux Foundation. “At The Things Conference, we will showcase the wide range of innovations emerging in the embedded ecosystem.”​
Learn more about the ecosystem partnership information here. Register for the event here.

Cyber ​​Resilience Act Summit
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-14
With the Cyber ​​Resilience Act (CRA), the European Union has established a minimum level of cybersecurity for all connected products. The CRA covers all products sold in the EU that contain “digital elements.” This includes the entire spectrum of embedded systems —from consumer electronics and household appliances to complex high-end industrial systems—if they can be connected to a network or even to another device.
The CRA has been in force since the end of 2024, and implementation must be completed in several steps by the end of 2027 at the latest. Embedded systems developers, as well as project managers and product managers, are therefore asking themselves: How do I proceed to ensure that my products meet the CRA requirements?
At the Markt&Technik CRA Summit, top-class speakers will demonstrate which strategies can be used to make embedded systems of varying complexity “CRA-safe.”
At the event, Zephyr Project’s functional safety expert Nicole Pappler will be giving a talk on “Preparing open source projects for the CRA”.
About the talk: With the entry into force of the EU Cyber ​​Resilience Act (CRA), manufacturers of connected products face new regulatory requirements for cybersecurity across the entire product lifecycle. The Zephyr project, an open-source real-time operating system (RTOS), addresses these requirements through targeted technical and organizational measures.
The key elements include:
Automated creation of software bills of materials (SBOMs) for transparent component tracking
Long-term security support (LTS) with regular vulnerability fixes
Integration into CVE award processes for structured security communication
Vendor-neutral governance and community-driven development that promotes industrial adoption
Zephyr thus provides a robust open source foundation for the development of secure, auditable, and CRA-compliant embedded systems.
Learn more about the sessions here and register today!

Zephyr Entwickler Forum 2025
2025-10-14
The embedded real-time operating system Zephyr is enjoying increasing popularity, and not only because of its broad hardware support . The free, open-source RTOS Zephyr is particularly well-suited for Internet of Things (IoT) applications due to its very low memory requirements and offers a complete embedded development platform.
No wonder many embedded system developers are considering using Zephyr . They’re asking themselves:
-Is Zephyr suitable for my project?
-Is my hardware supported?
-Are the real-time parameters sufficient for my application?
-Are there drivers for the required peripherals?
-What about safety and security requirements?
The Zephyr Developer Forum , organized and hosted by the electronics trade publication Elektronik on October 14, 2025 in Munich, aims to answer these questions and provide a platform to discuss current aspects of Zephyr .
The target group of the event includes software and system developers as well as project managers who are interested in economic aspects such as long-term reduction of development and testing costs or simplified scalability of the final product.
Developers from the Zephyr Project community will also give talks, making this a must-attend event for anyone exploring Zephyr’s capabilities and long-term benefits.
Learn more about the event here.

Embedded World Exhibition & Conference: Anaheim, California 2025
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-06
With over 20 years of history and experience in Europe, Embedded World stands as the most professional and largest exhibition in its field, accumulating substantial industry expertise, customer networks, and media resources. It gathers the leading enterprises of the global embedded industry, with applications spanning automotive electronics, AI, industrial control, IoT, and medical technology.
Building upon this success, Embedded World North America is the ideal venue to discover cutting-edge embedded technologies, connect with innovators, and source high-demand products driving upgrades in products and boosting advancements in technology.
New for 2025:
This year’s conference will feature Zephyr RTOS based talks and technical sessions covering innovations in open-source real-time systems, device interoperability, and low-power embedded design. Attendees will gain insights into Zephyr’s latest features, ecosystem developments, and production use cases from industry experts.

November 4, 2025: 10:25 – 10:50 am: Multitasking Safety-Critical Applications with Zephyr RTOS: Bridging Open Source and Industrial Integration -Aaron Bauch // IAR
November 4, 2025: 10:50 – 11:15 am: Bringing Robust OTA Updates to Zephyr: Real World Insights and Approaches, Luis Ramirez-Vargas // Northern.tech Inc. (Mender.io)
November 4, 2025: 12:40 – 1:05 pm: Contributing To Zephyr: How To Write and Contribute a Device Driver, Mohammed Billoo // MAB Labs Embedded Solutions

Learn more about the conference program here.
Zephyr Project Meetup (November 5, 2025) – Anaheim, California
Join the Zephyr Project in-person meetup at Room 213D during Embedded World North America. Meet community members, see real products running Zephyr, and explore new features and subsystems.
Seats are limited – visit the official meetup page for full details.

Open Source Summit Korea 2025
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-05
Open Source Summit Korea connects the open source ecosystem under one roof, providing a forum for technologists and open source industry leaders to collaborate, exchange knowledge, explore the latest advancements in open source technologies, and uncover innovative solutions to gain a competitive edge.
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Dates to keep in mind:

CFP Closes: June 30 (Monday) at 3:59 PM KST (UTC+9) / June 29 (Sunday) at 11:59 PM PDT (UTC -7)
CFP Notifications: August 12 (Tuesday)
Schedule Announcement: August 14 (Thursday)
Event Dates: November 4 (Tuesday) – November 5 (Wednesday)

Check the suggested topics here.
Learn more and register for the event now!

Zephyr Online Conference by Elektor - Nov 5, 2025
2025-11-05
The open source real-time embedded operating system Zephyr is becoming increasingly popular, and not just because of its broad hardware support. It is particularly suitable for applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) and in embedded systems due to its very low memory requirements and offers a complete embedded development platform. As the learning curve is quite steep, this Zephyr online conference offers a compact package that helps developers take their first steps or build on their existing experience.
The conference brings together leading Zephry experts to discuss the latest trends, best practices and innovative Zephyr solutions for embedded and IoT systems. Experience exciting presentations that will help you understand why now is the right time to look into the Zephyr ecosystem so that your applications are state of the art. Whether you are an expert or a newcomer, the conference offers valuable insights and helps you getting answers to your questions.
With the Zephyr conference, you will

learn about the key features of Zephyr that make it a modern and promising RTOS.
get to know the architectural perspective: From Functional Design to Efficient Implementation
experience how Zephyr can be a secure choice for embedded development
learn to use machine learning for microcontrollers with Zephyr and emlearn
see how a Zephyr application can be written in Rust
assess where and how Zephyr can fit into your own projects, whether you are prototyping or scaling production

Whether you’re evaluating Zephyr for your next-generation software and device, experimenting with it in-house or having made first practical steps, this event will deepen your und understanding and help guide your next steps.
Learn more about the event here.

Open Source Summit Japan 2025
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-10
Open Source Summit Japan is the leading conference in Japan connecting the open source ecosystem under one roof, providing a forum for technologists and open source industry leaders to collaborate and share information, learn about the latest in open source technologies and find out how to gain a competitive advantage by using innovative open solutions.
This year also introduces a dedicated Zephyr track, designed for developers using or considering Zephyr in embedded products. Sessions will cover the latest project advancements, security, tooling, and real-world applications across industries.
View the Zephyr sessions here. If you haven’t registered yet for the summit, please register here.
In addition, a Zephyr Project Meetup will take place on the evening of December 8 in Toyosu, Tokyo. Hosted at the Renesas Electronics Corporation office, the meetup welcomes anyone interested in open source, embedded systems, and software development. Attendees will hear presentations on products running Zephyr, lesser-known subsystems, and emerging ecosystem features. Space is limited , so early registration is encouraged. Learn more about the meetup here.

Open Source Experience 2025
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-11
Supported by Systematic Paris-Region, Open Source Experience is the Tech – Usage – Business event dedicated to Open Source IT solutions, bringing together over 4,000 professionals and players in the digital sector over 2 days!
Open Source Experience focuses on open source technologies, solutions and challenges in France and Europe, and highlights the driving role of open source innovations in the digital transformation of organisations in technologies such as AI, Data Management, Cloud and Cybersecurity.
Learn more about the event here.
From the Zephyr Project, our Developer Advocate Benjamin Cabe will be presenting a talk on “Cyber Resilience Act Readiness for Embedded Product Makers”. More details about the talk will be shared here soon. Stay tuned.

Zephyr Project at FOSDEM 2026
2026-01-31 - 2026-02-01
The Zephyr Project will be participating at FOSDEM 2026 in Brussels! FOSDEM is a free, open, and community-powered event where thousands of developers from around the world gather to share ideas and collaborate-no registration required. This year, Zephyr will be sharing a stand with the Dronecode Foundation, showcasing products running Zephyr, live demos, and opportunities to meet project developers and maintainers. Expect insights on the CRA, security best practices, and more.
Zephyr Project Meetup in Brussels, Belgium (Jan 30, 2026)
In addition, on January 30, 2026, there will be a Zephyr Project Meetup in Brussels, Belgium. Seats are limited, so we encourage you to register today to secure a spot. Learn more about the event and register here.
BoF/Unconference
Zephyr RTOS Community BoF (Jan 31, 2026 – 16:00 – 16:55)
Join the Zephyr RTOS community for an informal BoF session where maintainers, contributiors, and and anyone interested in hearing more about Zephyr will be discussing:
Roadmap — As Zephyr turns 10 this year, where should the community be focusing for the next 10 years?
Feedback from product makers — If you are building actual products with Zephyr (yes, even as a hobby!) come and share your experience, both positive and… less positive.
General Project Health — BoFs are always a good “reality check” and participants are encouraged to bring their feedback with regards to things we could be doing better in our community. Learn more.
Check out this blog: Zephyr Project at FOSDEM 2026 & EU Open Source Week
Additional details will be updated as we get closer to the event. Join us at FOSDEM!

Embedded World Exhibition & Conference: Nuremberg, Germany 2026
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-12
Established in Nuremberg back in March 2003, the embedded world Exhibition & Conference is now going into its 24th edition in 2026. The original concept of a unique combination of an exhibition for engineers and technical management on one hand and a world-leading conference at the intersection of applied research and industrial applications on the other hand has proven extremely successful.
embedded world Exhibition & Conference is driven by technology as well as applications with a strong focus on system and cross domain aspects. And it is driven by the embedded community – and its annual meeting.
We look forward to another thrilling execution for the embedded world Conference 2026 in Nuremberg.
The Zephyr Project will be present at the embedded world Exhibition 2026 with a dedicated booth(Hall 4, Stand 4-170). Ecosystem members Antmicro, Nordic Semiconductor, Silicon Labs, NXP Semiconductors, Renesas Electronics, Ac6, inovex GmbH, Doulos, Beningo Embedded Group, Alif Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, Blecon, Microchip Technology and Percepio will showcase live demos in the booth. Visitors can expect product demos running on Zephyr, hands-on discussions, and a celebration of the Zephyr Project’s 10-year anniversary.
Throughout the exhibition days, the Zephyr Project will host special anniversary activities, including a scavenger hunt as part of the 10-year celebration. There will be special-edition Zephyr anniversary hoodies, kites, and hardware giveaways sponsored by Infineon, NXP Semiconductors, Nordic Semiconductor, Renesas Electronics, and Silicon Labs.
On March 10, IoT Stars — a global community of IoT professionals — will host an exclusive gathering during the opening night of embedded world. The event runs from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and offers attendees the opportunity to meet IoT professionals, join engaging discussions, and network in a relaxed setting. Learn more.
On March 11, 2026, the Zephyr Project booth will host a Happy Hour and the official 10-year anniversary celebration, featuring a cake-cutting ceremony and drinks. Embedded world exhibition and conference visitors are warmly invited to join the celebration.
Throughout the event, attendees will also have the opportunity to meet long-time maintainers, developers, project members, and the Zephyr Project team.
In addition, the embedded world Conference will once again feature a dedicated Zephyr track, highlighting real-world use cases, technical sessions, workshops and community insights. Learn more about the Embedded Conference 2026 here.
Don’t forget to check the latest blog “Embedded World Conference 2026 Zephyr Project Workshop and Sessions“.
The embedded world exhibition & conference will take place at NürnbergMesse GmbH in Nuremberg, Germany.
Address of the Embedded world exhibition & conference:
NürnbergMesse
Exhibition Centre 1
90471 Nuremberg
More details about travel & directions are here.
Visit the Zephyr booth to collect Zephyr stickers, kites, commemorative anniversary stickers, ribbons, badges and more!
We look forward to another exciting edition of the embedded world Exhibition & Conference 2026 in Nuremberg. Join our 2026-embedded-world channel in the Zephyr Discord server to connect with the community and stay up to date.
Remember to read these blogs before you attend the Embedded World Exhibition & Conference 2026:

What to Expect from the Zephyr Project at embedded world 2026
Embedded World Conference 2026 Zephyr Project Workshop and Sessions
Zephyr RTOS in Action: Demos at embedded world 2026

IoT Stars at Embedded World 2026
2026-03-10 18:00 - 22:00
Meet IoT professionals at EW26.
IoT Stars, a community of IoT professionals, is hosting an exclusive gathering on Tuesday, March 10th, 2025, during the opening night of Embedded World Nuremberg.
Meet the right people, join unique discussions, and get inspired while having a drink, a bite, and a laugh.
Learn more about the event here.
