Zephyr Project meetup: Austin, Texas
2024-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Capitol Factory, 701 Brazos St, Austin, Texas, TX, 78701, United States
Join the Zephyr community meetup on October 9, 2024 from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm! Hosted by NXP Semiconductors in Austin, Texas, this gathering is for anyone who’s curious about Open Source, Embedded Systems Programming, and Software Development. There will be presentations based on products running Zephyr, subsystems and features you might not have heard of yet. Expand your network and delve deep into the realm of dependable, low-power embedded systems. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just stepping into these fascinating areas, this meetup provides the perfect platform for everyone!
Check here to learn more about the agenda and the registration.

Zephyr® OS on MCUs: Linux for Micros? | Sweden
2024-10-10 08:30 - 15:30 UTC | TX
While Linux has long been predominant in microprocessor (MPUs) based embedded systems, the availability of operating systems for microcontrollers (MCUs) is quite fragmented. Microcontroller manufacturers sometimes have their proprietary offerings, and FreeRTOS has existed for many years. However, not much provides a feature set that is even close to Linux.
Meanwhile, Zephyr® OS has become an option. Semiconductor companies are spending a lot of money and effort to have some of their current microcontroller generations supported by Zephyr. Together with NXP Semiconductors, we would like to invite you to a full-day seminar to discuss Zephyr, what it can do, and how it looks and feels on NXPs’ most recent microcontroller family, MCX through hands-on LABs.
The seminar will cover “traditional MCU development,” which is done by small software teams, usually with the software stack of the MCU supplier. New technologies and the growing complexity of the system context push this model to its limits.

Agenda:

08:30 – Registration / Coffee
09:00 – Welcome and Introduction to NXP MCU Portfolio
09:45 – Zephyr® OS

Introduction
Why Zephyr®?
Coffee break
Zephyr® Ecosystem (Support for ARM Cores, RISC-V, etc.)
LVGL GUI Demo RT1060
Ardunio SIMCom Demo

12:00 – Lunch Break
13:00 – Zephyr® Hands-on LABS using NXP FRDM-MCXN947

Hello World: Import Sample, Build, Debug
Kconfig: Explore and Modify Kconfigs, Guiconfig Tool
Debugging with VS Code: Thread Awareness, Stack Usage, Thread Call Stack
Devicetree: MCUXpresso Device Tree Viewer, Board Overlay Files, Modifying Hardware Configuration

15:00 – Wrap Up / Q&A

New MCU projects must keep up with the increased hardware, software, and protocol complexity. Connecting the system to the Internet introduces another order of magnitude in complexity, as plans for security updates must be considered from the start.
Mustering these challenges in the confines of a software stack originally written by hardware vendors to get users started becomes almost impossible. A larger developer base can share the maintenance load of the “common infrastructure,” freeing developers to concentrate on the features which differentiate their products against the competition. The Free and Open-Source approach is a perfect match for this new landscape.
The cross-architecture, vendor-neutral, and permissively licensed Zephyr® OS is introduced to show how it can help development teams concentrate on product features instead of invisible (yet important!) infrastructure.
Please register on the link here.

Zephyr Project meetup: Aarhus, Denmark
2024-11-12 16:30 - 22:00 UTC | TX
Join us for an evening of insightful talks and networking opportunities with industry professionals. This event is perfect for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge and making valuable connections. If you want to delve deeper into Zephyr development this event will provide you with different perspectives on how to work with the Zephyr platform.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and grow your professional network!
When: Tuesday 12th November 2024 – from 16.30 – 22.00
Where: Mjølner Informatics‘ canteen: Valhal Finlandsgade 10 8200 Aarhus N
Participants: Product Owners, IT managers, Project Managers, Scum Masters, User Experience-designers, Product Managers, Architects, Software Developers, Quality Assurance Managers.
Catering during the event: Snacks during the day and sandwiches and beers in the evening.
Learn more about the agenda and register now.

Zephyr Project Hands-On Meetup
2025-02-26 - 2025-02-27 | TX
Entdecke die faszinierende Welt von Zephyr in unserem interaktiven Workshop!
Note: This workshop will be in German language. If you don’t speak German, please let the organizers know your preferred language in advance.
Tauche ein in die aufregende Welt des Zephyr-Projektes! In unserem hands-on Workshop erwarten dich zahlreiche praktische Beispiele, die dir den Einstieg in dieses innovative Open-Source Echtzeitbetriebssystem erleichtern. Zephyr ist nicht nur in aller Munde, sondern wird auch die Grundlage für das zukünftige Arduino-Projekt bilden. Darüber hinaus findet es Anwendung in einer Vielzahl von Geräten, darunter Keyboards, Smart Watches und digitale Lötkolben. Und das Beste: Es läuft auf über 750 verschiedenen Evaluierungsboards und Entwicklungskits!
Wir freuen uns, Stephan und Tobias, die engagierten Maintainer des Bridle-Projektes, als unsere Gäste begrüßen zu dürfen. Ihr Ziel ist es, dir den Einstieg in die Zephyr-Welt so einfach und zugänglich wie möglich zu gestalten. Nach einer spannenden Einführung zu den Hintergründen von Zephyr und Bridle, wirst du durch eine Reihe von Tutorials geführt, in denen du selbst aktiv werden kannst. Du wirst die Möglichkeit haben, ein kleines Mikrocontroller-Board zu programmieren und die vielen nützlichen Funktionen von Zephyr für die Embedded-Entwicklung kennenzulernen. Nachdem du die obligatorische LED zum Blinken gebracht hast, warten aufregende Herausforderungen auf dich: eine Shell, die Ansteuerung von Motoren und die Programmierung von Soundeffekten!
Zielgruppe:

Neu- und Quereinsteiger in die Welt der Embedded-Software
Alle, die neugierig auf spannende Software-Technologien sind

Was du mitbringen solltest:

Deinen eigenen Laptop
(Optional) Ein eigenes Mikrocontroller-Board, wenn du möchtest

Bitte beachte, dass die Anzahl der Teilnehmenden begrenzt ist. Daher wird das Event an zwei unabhängigen Abenden stattfinden: 26. und 27. Februar.
Melde dich an und sei Teil dieser spannenden Reise in die Zukunft der Embedded-Entwicklung mit Zephyr!
Beginn der Veranstaltung ist um 17 Uhr, das Ende gegen 23 Uhr.
Veranstaltungsort:
AAccelerator
Blezingerstraße 15
D-73430 Aalen
zephyr-meetup-ostalb@zeiss.com
Kostenfreie Parkplätze stehen vor dem Gebäude zur Verfügung.
Anmeldung unter https://tickets.hackwerk.fun/hwaa/

Webinar: Building Embedded Products with Zephyr
2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | https://www.zephyrproject.org/event/webinar-building-embedded-products-with-zephyr/
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Duration: 1 hour session (All Time Zones)
Presenter: Loïc Domaigné, Doulos Senior Member Technical Staff
Webinar Overview

Are you considering using Zephyr RTOS on your next embedded system project?
Do you want to find out what Zephyr RTOS can do for you in practice?

Then start here…
The Zephyr RTOS has gained a lot of traction in recent years.
Zephyr is more than just a new RTOS “kid on the block” with a cool kite. It is a very modular, highly portable, real-time operating system with an associated eco-system to build secure, connected and future-proof devices.
But what does that really mean? And how does that help you with your product development? What are the actual challenges?
In this webinar, we will look at building Zephyr applications, what sets Zephyr apart from other traditional RTOSs/embedded OSs, and how Zephyr supports the development and expectations for connected embedded products. We will conclude by showing application examples on an NXP MCX N FRDM Development board with Percepio Tracealyzer.
Content Summary:

Background
Why use Zephyr RTOS?
Architecture and Features Overview
Licensing and Release Lifecycle
MCX N FRDM Development Board & Tracealyzer Demo
Conclusion

About the speaker:
Loïc Domaigné, a Doulos Senior Member of the Technical Staff, will be presenting this training webinar. The session will last one hour and include an interactive Q&A segment with attendee participation.
Register for the webinar here.
Webinar Timing – All Time Zones:
Asia & Europe:
📅 Wednesday, March 19, 2025⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM (GMT)⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CET)⏰ 3:30 – 4:30 PM (IST)
Americas:
📅 Wednesday, March 19, 2025⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM (PDT)⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MDT)⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM (CDT)⏰ 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Attendance is free of charge
If you have any queries, please contact webinars@doulos.com

Zephyr Project at the Linaro Connect 2025
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-16 | TX
Catch Zephyr Project insights at Linaro Connect 2025! Be part of expert-led sessions on open source RTOS innovation for Arm systems.
Connect with industry leaders, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with the community driving innovation forward.
Event details:
📍 Lisbon, Portugal🗓 May 14–16, 2025📌 Venue: Corinthia Lisbon
Agenda:
Date & Time: Friday, 16 May 10:40 – 11:05 (Europe/Lisbon)
Room: Session room 2 | Opala I & II
Topic: Zephyr Update
Abstract: Zephyr has been steadily growing through the years since it launched in 2016. It’s become one of the most active projects at the Linux Foundation, and by some measures one of the top 30 most active open source projects in 2024. This talk will provide an update on the current status of the project, and a look forward to the areas of focus for 2025, including the progress towards safety certification.
Speaker: Kate Stewart, Linux Foundation

Date & Time: Friday, 16 May 11:10 – 11:35 (Europe/Lisbon)
Room: Session room 2 | Opala I & II
Topic: Update on Rust on Zephyr
Abstract: Recently I began an earnest effort to bring Rust support to Zephyr. This work is now in a Zephyr module and included in the mainline support. This talk will describe where we’re at with this, what can be done with it, and why someone might want to use Rust to develop a Zephyr application.
Speaker: David Brown, Linaro

Date & Time: Friday, 16 May 12:10 – 12:35 (Europe/Lisbon)
Room: Session room 2 | Opala I & II
Topic: Why Rust and Zephyr are a good fit
Abstract: When seeking to use Rust for embedded development, there are several options, including bare-metal, a few rust-specific rtos implementations, and several existing RTOSes. This talk discusses why Zephyr is a good fit for an embedded Rust, and especially how we are able to leverage some of Zephyr’s strengths, including a rich and diverse set of supported targets, and some of Zephyr’s features, such as the work queue mechanism, and how it fits well with Rust’s async system.
Speaker: David Brown, Linaro

Learn more and register now.

How Zephyr became the leading open source RTOS for IoT
2025-07-02 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | TX
Zephyr RTOS has rapidly grown into the most widely adopted open-source real-time operating system for secure, connected, and low-power embedded devices. Hosted by the Linux Foundation and backed by a vibrant community of contributors, Zephyr offers much more than an RTOS kernel—it’s a comprehensive, modular, portable, and scalable ecosystem trusted by thousands of developers around the world.
One of the earliest adopters and the top contributor to Zephyr, Nordic Semiconductor recognized the project’s potential back in 2016 and made the strategic decision to adopt it as the foundation for its nRF Connect SDK. That decision has enabled Nordic to deliver robust, production-grade software offerings across a wide portfolio of wireless SoCs, helping developers bring innovative wireless products to market faster.
Join Kate Stewart from the Linux Foundation along with Carles Cufi and Ali Aljaani for a behind-the-scenes look at Zephyr’s evolution, its growing role as an industry standard, and how Nordic contributes to the open-source community.
Agenda:

Is Zephyr just an RTOS? Understand how Zephyr is an ecosystem with drivers, protocols, middleware, tools, and security—all maintained under one cohesive project.
Zephyr 2016 vs. Today: Explore Zephyr’s major milestones, technical evolution, and its unprecedented adoption growth.
Why Nordic Chose Zephyr: Learn what sets Zephyr apart from other RTOS options and why Nordic decided to go all-in with Zephyr.
Inside nRF Connect SDK: See how Nordic built a complete SDK around Zephyr, integrating additional networking protocols, tools, and libraries to support its hardware platforms.
Nordic’s Contributions to Zephyr: Did you know that roughly a quarter of the contributions to Zephyr came from Nordic? Discover key contributions by Nordic to Zephyr—from the Bluetooth LE controller and USB stack to west tool, DFU frameworks, and more.
Getting Started with Zephyr-based software development: Access tools and resources to accelerate your development/onboarding journey—like nRF Connect for VS Code, Nordic Developer Academy, and more.

Date: July 2, 2025
Time: 3 PM CET / 8 AM CST
Duration: 60 min
Register now

Zephyr in Science and Education
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-24 | TX
Navimatix GmbH and inovex GmbH are jointly organising a Zephyr conference called Zephyr in Science and Education at the Abbe Center of Photonics, which is the academic center of scientific activities in the fields of optics and photonics at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena on Sep 23 and 24, 2025.
The aims of the planned conference include:

Increased use of Zephyr in academic education
Integration of Zephyr in research and science
Networking of ‘trainers’ to exchange methods and training approaches
Exchange on teaching content and methodological teaching approaches, particularly in the area of embedded system development

Call for papers for this conference is open now. Check here to learn more about the topics, models of submission, presentation modes and important dates.
