Open Community for Research

The Open Community for Research is a co-located event organised by the Eclipse Foundation as part of the Open Community Experience (OCX).

Its mission is to bring together researchers and innovators who use or contribute to open source technologies, providing a vibrant space to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build new collaborations.

The event welcomes participants from diverse fields, including software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, cloud, edge, and IoT—united by a common goal: strengthening open research and innovation through collaboration.

Whether you’re part of an EU-funded project, an R&D team, or an open source initiative, this is your opportunity to connect with the Eclipse community and discover how open technologies can accelerate scientific and industrial progress.

How to Participate

💬 Call for Presentations

Researchers and innovators are invited to submit presentations showcasing their work, including:

• Innovative research projects and case studies
• Applications leveraging or contributing to open source technologies

📢 Disseminate Your Work

Participants are encouraged to bring and share their dissemination materials—including posters, roll-ups, stickers, flyers, or other project assets that highlight how your work contributes to open source ecosystems.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

• Gain feedback and insights from peers and experts
• Increase the visibility of your research results
• Explore new partnerships and synergies within the open source and research communities

CEI-Sphere Workshop: Open‑Source Strategies for Europe’s Sovereign Digital Infrastructure: Striving for industrial European open-source platforms | 23 April

Europe’s digital sovereignty depends on strong, interoperable, and industry-ready open-source foundations. This workshop explores how European research and innovation initiatives are shaping the next generation of sovereign digital infrastructure,  from cloud and edge to IoT and sector-specific platforms.

Hosted by Open Community for Research, this session brings you to the core of the European research ecosystem. You will engage directly with leaders of key EC-funded projects and connect with representatives from the European Commission, gaining first-hand insights into how open-source technologies are driving Europe’s strategic autonomy.

What to expect

• A deep dive into European-funded open-source initiatives building industrial-grade platforms
• Strategic perspectives on digital sovereignty, interoperability, and standards
• Opportunities to connect with project coordinators, policymakers, and ecosystem builders