Pouch: Portable Data for Zephyr Devices // Zephyr Tech Talk #034
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Pouch is an open source, transport-agnostic protocol that can help embedded developers move data reliably across devices, gateways, transports, and cloud services.
In this Zephyr Tech Talk, Benjamin Cabé will be joined by Daniel Mangum to discuss how this lightweight application-layer protocol fits naturally with Zephyr-based systems, especially when building connected products that involve Bluetooth devices, gateways, intermittent connectivity, or multiple network hops (i.e. virtually any connected product, right?).
We’ll look at how Pouch lets applications stay independent from the underlying transport, making it easier to reuse the same data model across BLE, HTTP, gateways, and cloud backends. We’ll also show how to try the Pouch SDK with Zephyr today on Bluetooth development boards such as the nRF52840 DK or FRDM-MCXW71.
Zephyr Tech Talks are live streams organized by and for the Zephyr community. Join us live for a chance to ask your questions directly to our guests, or watch the recording anytime afterward.

Webinar: Your embedded docs, in the IDE
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:00
Zephyr is winning embedded – 1,000+ supported boards, used by kapa.ai customers like Nordic Semiconductor, Silicon Labs and Espressif Systems. But the learning curve is real: RTOS kernel, Devicetree, the build system. You end up digging through docs, GitHub issues and Discord for the one answer you need.
The instinct is to ask a generic AI tool. The problem is that generic models guess. They blend everything they’ve ever seen into a fluent, plausible answer – right or not for your SDK, board, or version.
Grounded AI solves this: an assistant trained only on real sources, citing them, and saying “I don’t know” instead of hallucinating.
Benjamin Cabé from Zephyr and Emil Sorensen from kapa.ai will show what “grounded” means in practice, run real Zephyr questions live on their Ask AI deployment, and might even open the editor to play with the hosted MCP server.
Register for this joint Zephyr Project and Kapa webinar on how grounded AI is changing the embedded developer support experience, from the docs to the IDE. Live demo included. Register for the webinar today!

Evaluating the Real-Time Behavior of Zephyr Systems / Zephyr Tech Talk #035
2026-07-22 15:00 - 16:00
How can we evaluate the real-time behavior of Zephyr systems, and build confidence that they behave predictably over long periods of time?
In this Zephyr Tech Talk, Jan Altenberg from Open Source Automation Development Lab (OSADL) eG will join Benjamin Cabé to discuss how Zephyr can be tested with zyclictest, drawing on 20 years of experience from the OSADL QA Farm and its long-running real-time testing infrastructure.
We’ll look at what it takes to collect meaningful latency data over time, what long-term testing reveals about both software and hardware behavior, and how feedback from the Zephyr community can help shape this work.
Zephyr Tech Talks are live streams organized by and for the Zephyr community. Join us live for a chance to ask your questions directly to our guests, or watch the recording anytime afterward.
Join the session here.

Zephyr Project Meetup (August 5, 2026) – Hyderabad, India
2026-08-05 17:00 - 21:30
Welcome to the Zephyr Project in-person meetup in Hyderabad, India. This meetup is organized by Dotstar Systems, with Silicon Labs serving as the venue host.
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 explore 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!
Our primary language for group communication and events is English, and we warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Seats are limited, and we kindly request you to register soon to secure your spot.
Note: This meetup is part of the Zephyr Community Meetup Series, gatherings hosted by community members, with support from the Zephyr Project.
Agenda:
Check out “What to Expect at the Zephyr Project Meetup (August 5, 2026) in Hyderabad, India“ to learn more about the technical talks that will be presented at the meetup.
Registration:
Registration for this meetup is now closed. Thank you to everyone who registered!
Board Giveaways and F&B:
Interested in sponsoring giveaway boards or food & beverages for an upcoming Zephyr meetup? Fill out the sponsorship interest form and our organizers will contact you with event details and coordination information.

Open Source Summit: Korea 2026
2026-08-11 - 2026-08-12
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 not a single-focus, niche event—it’s the big tent that unites the full spectrum of open source technologies and communities. Whether you work in cloud infrastructure, Linux kernel development, AI/ML, embedded systems, DevOps, security, or safety-critical systems, Open Source Summit offers a shared space to exchange ideas, make connections, and learn across domains. It’s where technologists who don’t typically land in the same room get a chance to collaborate.
At the same time, Open Source Summit brings in the leaders and practitioners who support the ecosystem from non-technical angles: open source program office (OSPO) staff, legal experts, policy advocates, standards organizations, equity champions, community managers, and foundation leaders. Together, they help shape the frameworks, culture, and strategy that make open source work.
This event serves as a strategic checkpoint for the open source movement. It’s where conversations happen about not only what’s being built—but how and why. From sustainability and funding models to licensing, AI alignment, security, and governance, Open Source Summit brings clarity and direction to a fast-changing open source landscape.
Whether you’re deep in code or focused on enabling the communities and structures that support it, this is where your work gains momentum and impact.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Zephyr Track
The Zephyr track is for developers using or considering Zephyr in embedded products. Sessions will explore project advancements, security, tooling, and real-world applications across industries.
Featured session
Wednesday August 12, 2026 14:55 – 15:25 KST – Zephyr RTOS: 10 Years After Applying OSS Best Practices – Kate Stewart, The Linux Foundation
Zephyr initially set out to solve a problem that many embedded teams quietly struggled with: how to build dependable real-time systems without being locked into a single vendor, toolchain, or proprietary stack. The project introduced a new model built around portability, adoption of open source and security best practices, modern tooling, and a shared ecosystem of drivers and middleware.
From the start, there was the commitment from the start apply known best practices to its development. While Zephyr is a different code base, a lot of the lessons learned from developing the Linux Kernel were applied. The project has also focused on incorporating security best practices from the start which now enables it to make compliance easier for manufacturers looking to conform to the emerging Cybersecurity Resilence Act (CRA).
Best practices have also enabled the project to work towards achieving formal safety certification for 61508 and 26262. The project has achieved 61508 concept approval at this point, as is working towards formal certification, using a combination of traditional V-Model analysis, and innovative techniques to keep up with the speed of open source development.

Zephyr Project Meetup (August 13, 2026) - Braunschweig, Germany
2026-08-13 17:30 - 21:30
Welcome to the Zephyr Project in-person meetup in Braunschweig, Germany. This meetup is organized by Siemens, with the Technical University of Braunschweig serving as the venue host. STMicroelectronics is the hardware board sponsor.
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!
Our primary language for group communication and events is English, and presentations can be delivered in English or German. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Seats are limited, and we kindly request you to register soon to secure your spot.
Note: This meetup is part of the Zephyr Community Meetup Series, gatherings hosted by community members, with support from the Zephyr Project.
Agenda:
Check out the agenda for this meetup here in this blog “What to Expect at the Zephyr Project Meetup (August 13, 2026) – Braunschweig, Germany“.
Registration:
Registration is required for this meetup so the hosts can plan the space and logistics accordingly. Register here.
Board Giveaways and F&B:
Interested in sponsoring giveaway boards or food & beverages for an upcoming Zephyr meetup? Fill out the sponsorship interest form and our organizers will contact you with event details and coordination information.

Opportunity Open Source Conference 4.0
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-30
Join the free and open source software community at Opportunity Open Source 2026, taking place August 28–30, 2026.
This conference brings together developers, contributors, students, documentation writers, designers, community builders, and open source enthusiasts to explore how free and open source software powers everyday technology and creates meaningful career opportunities.
The program will feature talks, panels, Q&A sessions, interactive workshops, BoFs/meetups, demos, hallway discussions, and more. Topics will include open source project contribution, coding, documentation, community participation, and emerging technologies.
A dedicated Zephyr track will be part of the event, highlighting Zephyr’s role as a lightweight real-time operating system for IoT and resource-constrained devices. The track will offer opportunities to learn more about Zephyr, connect with the community, and explore practical use cases and contribution pathways.
Event Details

Date: August 28–30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM, August 28 – 8:00 PM, August 30
Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata

The final program will be shaped by community submissions through the Call for Abstracts, including talks, workshops, demos, hackathons, meetups, and evening events.
Submit your talk proposals today! Learn more about the event here.

Zephyr Project Meetup (September 15, 2026) – Amsterdam, Netherlands
2026-09-15 17:00 - 21:30
Welcome to the Zephyr Project in-person meetup in the Netherlands. This meetup is organized by JetBrains located in Gelrestraat 16, 1079 MZ Amsterdam, Netherlands with their office serving as the venue host.
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!
Our primary language for group communication and events is English, and presentations can be delivered in English or Dutch. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Seats are limited, and we kindly request you to register soon to secure your spot.
Note: This meetup is part of the Zephyr Community Meetup Series, gatherings hosted by community members, with support from the Zephyr Project.
Call for Proposals:

Maintainer

Subsystem Evolution and Planning Discussions (aka Miniconfs)
Proposed New Technologies for Inclusion into the Project
Secure Device Provisioning and Management
LTS Management and Policy Evolution
Security and Vulnerability Management
Code Quality and Coding Guidelines
Safety Certification and use in mixed criticality systems
Documentation

Developer

Subsystem Status and Overview
Updates on Ecosystem, West, Modules, Runtimes, Developer Environments, etc.
Developer Tooling
Language Support
Graphic Support
Test Infrastructure, Code Coverage, Tracing, Fuzzing, and Static Analysis Tool
Power Management
Connectivity
Architecture Support (including Arm (Cortex-A, Cortex-R, Cortex-M), Intel x86, ARC, Nios II, Tensilica Xtensa, RISC-V, SPARC, and MIPS…)
Training, Samples, Demos and Documentation

Submissions are additionally welcome in the area of:

Zephyr In The Field: Practical Experiences And Lessons Learned
Zephyr Infrastructure And Best Practices For New Developer Onramp
Machine Learning and AI Working With Zephyr
Benchmarking And Identification For Areas To Improve Zephyr
Products Running Zephyr. Example Uses Of Zephyr In Industrial, Agriculture, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Wearables, Etc

Submit your talk proposals before September 4, 2026. Submit your CFP here.
Registration:
Registration is required for this meetup so the hosts can plan the space and logistics accordingly. Register for the meetup here!
Board Giveaways and F&B:
Interested in sponsoring giveaway boards or food & beverages for an upcoming Zephyr meetup? Fill out the sponsorship interest form and our organizers will contact you with event details and coordination information.

Zephyr Project Meetup (September 17, 2026) – Zurich, Switzerland
2026-09-17 17:30 - 21:30
Welcome to the Zephyr Project in-person meetup in the Zurich, Switzerland. This meetup is organized by Zoi TechCon GmbH. It will be hosted at Westhive Kitchen, Hardturmstrasse 161, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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!
Our primary language for group communication and events is English, and presentations can be delivered in English or German. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Seats are limited, and we kindly request you to register soon to secure your spot.
Note: This meetup is part of the Zephyr Community Meetup Series, gatherings hosted by community members, with support from the Zephyr Project.
Call for Proposals:

Maintainer

Subsystem Evolution and Planning Discussions (aka Miniconfs)
Proposed New Technologies for Inclusion into the Project
Secure Device Provisioning and Management
LTS Management and Policy Evolution
Security and Vulnerability Management
Code Quality and Coding Guidelines
Safety Certification and use in mixed criticality systems
Documentation

Developer

Subsystem Status and Overview
Updates on Ecosystem, West, Modules, Runtimes, Developer Environments, etc.
Developer Tooling
Language Support
Graphic Support
Test Infrastructure, Code Coverage, Tracing, Fuzzing, and Static Analysis Tool
Power Management
Connectivity
Architecture Support (including Arm (Cortex-A, Cortex-R, Cortex-M), Intel x86, ARC, Nios II, Tensilica Xtensa, RISC-V, SPARC, and MIPS…)
Training, Samples, Demos and Documentation

Submissions are additionally welcome in the area of:

Zephyr In The Field: Practical Experiences And Lessons Learned
Zephyr Infrastructure And Best Practices For New Developer Onramp
Machine Learning and AI Working With Zephyr
Benchmarking And Identification For Areas To Improve Zephyr
Products Running Zephyr. Example Uses Of Zephyr In Industrial, Agriculture, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Wearables, Etc

Submit your talk proposals before September 4, 2026. Submit your CFP here.
Registration:
Registration is required for this meetup so the hosts can plan the space and logistics accordingly. Register for the meetup here!
Board Giveaways and F&B:
Interested in sponsoring giveaway boards or food & beverages for an upcoming Zephyr meetup? Fill out the sponsorship interest form and our organizers will contact you with event details and coordination information.

embedded world North America 2026
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-24
embedded world North America will take place from September 22–24, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
The event is a leading trade show and conference dedicated to the community of innovators and developers in the embedded tech ecosystem. This 3-day event brings together design engineers, systems architects, firmware developers, and product leaders to explore the latest technologies and tools shaping the future of embedded innovation.
Attendees will experience a wide range of expert-led technical sessions discussing the latest trends and developments, demos of cutting-edge products and solutions, and peer-to-peer networking that accelerates learning and problem solving.
Whether seeking solutions to real-world engineering challenges, staying current on industry trends, or connecting with potential collaborators and suppliers, embedded world North America offers an environment that fuels industry growth and drives technology-led success.
A conference program will take place alongside the exhibition, featuring expert-led technical sessions on the latest trends and developments in embedded systems. The Zephyr Project will be part of the conference program, with talks presented by members of the Zephyr community.
Session Highlights:

Sep 23, 2026 – 5:00 PM- Zephyr Turns 10: A Decade of Adoption, Maturity, and Ecosystem Evolution, Kate Stewart — The Linux Foundation
Sep 24, 2026 – 10:00 AM – Flying Zephyr to the Moon: Hardware, Simulation, and HIL Testing – Jacob Beningo · Beningo Embedded Group
Sep 24, 2026 – 10:25 AM – The 3s and 1s of Functionally Safe Open Source Software Development, Brooke Boeser · Dojo Five
Sep 24, 2026 – 10:50 AM – Surviving the CRA: Architecting Zephyr for 15-Year Lifecycles and Long-Term Compliance, Jonathan Beri · Canonical, Ltd.

Learn more about the conference program here.

Zephyr Project at ROSCon Global 2026
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-24
ROSCon Global 2026 will take place September 22–24 in Toronto, Canada. The three-day developer conference brings together ROS developers of all experience levels to learn, network, and exchange ideas through workshops, technical talks, tutorials, and demonstrations.
Members of the Zephyr Project community will be at the event, and Zephyr Developer Advocate Benjamin Cabé will present a talk. If you are attending, join his session and connect with the Zephyr community to learn more about Zephyr in robotics.
Session Highlight:
Thursday, September 24th, 2026 – 4:40 PM – 4:50 PM – Zephyr RTOS & Robotics: Will it Blend? – Benjamin Cabé, Zephyr Project
Robots are full of embedded controllers in charge of motor control, sensor acquisition, safety monitoring, I/O, and network connectivity. Zephyr RTOS is a strong candidate for building this layer of the robotics stack, but how well does it actually fit alongside ROS? This talk gives a practical, honest look at what Zephyr already offers for embedded robotics developers, where it works well and where the integration story with the ROS ecosystem and bleeding-edge robotics use case is still immature.

Zephyr Project Workshop & Meetup (Sep 24, 2026): Stuttgart, Germany
2026-09-24 09:00 - 17:30
Welcome to the Zephyr Project in-person meetup in Stuttgart, Germany. This gathering is for anyone who’s curious about Open Source, Embedded Systems Programming, and Software Development.
Event Schedule
You are welcome to attend both the workshop and the meetup, or you can choose to attend either one based on your interest.
Workshop: If you’re just getting started with Zephyr and want hands-on learning, we recommend joining the workshop.
Meetup: If you’d like to connect with the Zephyr community, hear from speakers, and learn about real-world use cases, the meetup is a great fit.
9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Workshop
A hands-on Zephyr workshop is being planned for developers getting started with Zephyr, as well as those who would like to deepen their knowledge. The session will include practical exercises and may cover topics such as command-line workflows, modular application development, testing with Twister, and native simulation. The final workshop abstract, format, and detailed agenda will be shared soon.
Seats are limited, so please register soon to secure your spot.
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Meetup
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! Our primary language for group communication and events is English, and we warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds.
Seats are limited, and we kindly request you to register soon to secure your spot. Please check this form to register for the workshop & meetup.
Note: This meetup is part of the Zephyr Community Meetup Series, gatherings hosted by community members, with support from the Zephyr Project.
Call for Proposals:

Maintainer

Subsystem Evolution and Planning Discussions (aka Miniconfs)
Proposed New Technologies for Inclusion into the Project
Secure Device Provisioning and Management
LTS Management and Policy Evolution
Security and Vulnerability Management
Code Quality and Coding Guidelines
Safety Certification and use in mixed criticality systems
Documentation

Developer

Subsystem Status and Overview
Updates on Ecosystem, West, Modules, Runtimes, Developer Environments, etc.
Developer Tooling
Language Support
Graphic Support
Test Infrastructure, Code Coverage, Tracing, Fuzzing, and Static Analysis Tool
Power Management
Connectivity
Architecture Support (including Arm (Cortex-A, Cortex-R, Cortex-M), Intel x86, ARC, Nios II, Tensilica Xtensa, RISC-V, SPARC, and MIPS…)
Training, Samples, Demos and Documentation

Submissions are additionally welcome in the area of:

Zephyr In The Field: Practical Experiences And Lessons Learned
Zephyr Infrastructure And Best Practices For New Developer Onramp
Machine Learning and AI Working With Zephyr
Benchmarking And Identification For Areas To Improve Zephyr
Products Running Zephyr. Example Uses Of Zephyr In Industrial, Agriculture, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Wearables, Etc

Submit your talk proposals before Sep 10, 2026. Submit your CFP here.
Registration:
Registration is required for this meetup so the hosts can plan the space and logistics accordingly. Register for the event here.
Board Giveaways and F&B:
We are looking for hardware sponsors and food and beverage sponsors for this workshop & meetup. Interested in sponsoring development boards for giveaways or food and beverages for attendees?
Fill out the sponsorship interest form and our organizers will contact you with event details and coordination information.

Zephyr Project Meetup (September 24, 2026) – Moonachie, New Jersey, USA
2026-09-24 18:30 - 21:00
Welcome to the Zephyr Project in-person meetup in Moonachie, New Jersey, USA. This meetup is organized by MAB Labs Embedded Solutions and will be hosted at MAB Labs Embedded Solutions at 250 Moonachie Road Suite 301, Moonachie, NJ 07074.
This gathering is for anyone interested in open source, embedded systems programming, and software development.
The meetup will feature presentations covering products powered by Zephyr, project subsystems, development experiences, and features you may not have explored yet. Connect with the local community, expand your network, and learn more about reliable, low-power embedded systems. Whether you are an experienced embedded developer or just getting started, this meetup offers an opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and connect with others working with Zephyr.
Seats are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot.
Note: This meetup is part of the Zephyr Community Meetup Series—local gatherings hosted by community members with support from the Zephyr Project.
Call for Proposals:

Maintainer

Subsystem Evolution and Planning Discussions (aka Miniconfs)
Proposed New Technologies for Inclusion into the Project
Secure Device Provisioning and Management
LTS Management and Policy Evolution
Security and Vulnerability Management
Code Quality and Coding Guidelines
Safety Certification and use in mixed criticality systems
Documentation

Developer

Subsystem Status and Overview
Updates on Ecosystem, West, Modules, Runtimes, Developer Environments, etc.
Developer Tooling
Language Support
Graphic Support
Test Infrastructure, Code Coverage, Tracing, Fuzzing, and Static Analysis Tool
Power Management
Connectivity
Architecture Support (including Arm (Cortex-A, Cortex-R, Cortex-M), Intel x86, ARC, Nios II, Tensilica Xtensa, RISC-V, SPARC, and MIPS…)
Training, Samples, Demos and Documentation

Submissions are additionally welcome in the area of:

Zephyr In The Field: Practical Experiences And Lessons Learned
Zephyr Infrastructure And Best Practices For New Developer Onramp
Machine Learning and AI Working With Zephyr
Benchmarking And Identification For Areas To Improve Zephyr
Products Running Zephyr. Example Uses Of Zephyr In Industrial, Agriculture, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Wearables, Etc

Submit your talk proposals before September 4, 2026. Submit your CFP here.
Registration:
Registration is required for this meetup so the hosts can plan the space and logistics accordingly. Register for the meetup here!
Board Giveaways and F&B:
Interested in sponsoring giveaway boards or food & beverages for an upcoming Zephyr meetup? Fill out the sponsorship interest form and our organizers will contact you with event details and coordination information.

Zephyr Maintainers Forum
2026-10-06
Tuesday, 6 October
Time: 8:00 – 17:00
Location: Prague Congress Centre
Registration Cost: Early Bird: €100, Standard: €150

This forum is a working set of meetings with Zephyr maintainers and technical leaders to decide strategic directions for the project. The forum will focus on release planning, security & safety support, technical decisions and process changes, maintainer workflows, and cross-subsystem coordination. The agenda will be designed by the Zephyr Technical Steering Committee (TSC) with the intentions of highly interactive discussions that will advance development and strategies.
Interested participants are encouraged to attend in-person as sessions will not be recorded. Maintainers, TSC members, subsystem owners, and frequent contributors to the project who want to be active in shaping the technical strategy for Zephyr in the coming year are welcome.
How to Register: Pre-registration is required. To register for Zephyr Maintainers Forum, add it to your Open Source Summit Europe registration.

Zephyr Developer Summit 2026
2026-10-07 - 2026-10-09
Open Source Summit Europe, taking place 7–9 October in Prague, Czechia, is the premier gathering for open source developers, technologists, maintainers, and community leaders to collaborate, share knowledge, and advance the future of open source.
This year, the event will also host the Zephyr Developer Summit, bringing together maintainers, developers, and ecosystem contributors to discuss the evolution of the Zephyr Project. Topics will include subsystem planning, security and vulnerability management, LTS policy, developer tooling, connectivity, power management, architecture support, documentation, and real-world use cases across industries.
Check the Zephyr Developer Summit schedule here.
Learn more about the Open Source Summit conference and register for the event here.

Zephyr Project Meetup (October 12, 2026) – Munich, Germany
2026-10-12 17:30 - 22:30
Welcome to the Zephyr Project in-person meetup in Munich, Germany. This gathering is for anyone who’s curious about Open Source, Embedded Systems Programming, and Software Development.
This Zephyr Project meetup takes place the day before the European Microchip MASTERs 2026 Conference (Oct 12-15, Munich, Germany), giving attendees a great chance to join both events. The European Microchip MASTERs 2026 Conference also known as Microchip Annual Strategic Technical Exchange and Review (popularly known as MASTERs), is the premier annual in-person learning event designed to provide engineers with the latest technical training and insights. This event offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills through comprehensive courses, hands on workshops and expert-led sessions. There will be Zephyr workshops and sessions at this MASTERs event as well.
You can find the location details in this map here.
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!Our primary language for group communication and events is English, and we warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds.
Seats are limited, and we kindly request you to register soon to secure your spot.
Note: This meetup is part of the Zephyr Community Meetup Series, gatherings hosted by community members, with support from the Zephyr Project.
Call for Proposals:

Maintainer

Subsystem Evolution and Planning Discussions (aka Miniconfs)
Proposed New Technologies for Inclusion into the Project
Secure Device Provisioning and Management
LTS Management and Policy Evolution
Security and Vulnerability Management
Code Quality and Coding Guidelines
Safety Certification and use in mixed criticality systems
Documentation

Developer

Subsystem Status and Overview
Updates on Ecosystem, West, Modules, Runtimes, Developer Environments, etc.
Developer Tooling
Language Support
Graphic Support
Test Infrastructure, Code Coverage, Tracing, Fuzzing, and Static Analysis Tool
Power Management
Connectivity
Architecture Support (including Arm (Cortex-A, Cortex-R, Cortex-M), Intel x86, ARC, Nios II, Tensilica Xtensa, RISC-V, SPARC, and MIPS…)
Training, Samples, Demos and Documentation

Submissions are additionally welcome in the area of:

Zephyr In The Field: Practical Experiences And Lessons Learned
Zephyr Infrastructure And Best Practices For New Developer Onramp
Machine Learning and AI Working With Zephyr
Benchmarking And Identification For Areas To Improve Zephyr
Products Running Zephyr. Example Uses Of Zephyr In Industrial, Agriculture, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Wearables, Etc

Submit your talk proposals before September 27, 2026. Submit your CFP here.
Registration:
Registration is required for this meetup so the hosts can plan the space and logistics accordingly. Register now.

Zephyr Project Meetup (October 16, 2026) – Bucharest, Romania
2026-10-16 17:00 - 20:30
Welcome to the Zephyr Project in-person meetup in Bucharest, Romania. This meetup is organized by NXP Semiconductors. It will be hosted at the UNSTPB Central Library, Politehnica University of Bucharest, located at Splaiul Independenței 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania.
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!
Our primary language for group communication and events is English, and presentations can be delivered in English. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Seats are limited, and we kindly request you to register soon to secure your spot.
Note: This meetup is part of the Zephyr Community Meetup Series, gatherings hosted by community members, with support from the Zephyr Project.
Call for Proposals:

Maintainer

Subsystem Evolution and Planning Discussions (aka Miniconfs)
Proposed New Technologies for Inclusion into the Project
Secure Device Provisioning and Management
LTS Management and Policy Evolution
Security and Vulnerability Management
Code Quality and Coding Guidelines
Safety Certification and use in mixed criticality systems
Documentation

Developer

Subsystem Status and Overview
Updates on Ecosystem, West, Modules, Runtimes, Developer Environments, etc.
Developer Tooling
Language Support
Graphic Support
Test Infrastructure, Code Coverage, Tracing, Fuzzing, and Static Analysis Tool
Power Management
Connectivity
Architecture Support (including Arm (Cortex-A, Cortex-R, Cortex-M), Intel x86, ARC, Nios II, Tensilica Xtensa, RISC-V, SPARC, and MIPS…)
Training, Samples, Demos and Documentation

Submissions are additionally welcome in the area of:

Zephyr In The Field: Practical Experiences And Lessons Learned
Zephyr Infrastructure And Best Practices For New Developer Onramp
Machine Learning and AI Working With Zephyr
Benchmarking And Identification For Areas To Improve Zephyr
Products Running Zephyr. Example Uses Of Zephyr In Industrial, Agriculture, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Wearables, Etc

Submit your talk proposals before September 27, 2026. Submit your CFP here.
Registration:
Registration is required for this meetup so the hosts can plan the space and logistics accordingly. Register for the meetup here!
Board Giveaways and F&B:
Interested in sponsoring giveaway boards or food & beverages for an upcoming Zephyr meetup? Fill out the sponsorship interest form and our organizers will contact you with event details and coordination information.
