OSS + ELC EU 2026

Since the introduction of the first Samsung DSI panel, the Linux DRM panel API became an important piece of software used to enable displays across very different hardware architectures. However, the panel support API hasn't evolved much since then.

Currently, the API is showing its age alongside modern graphics stacks. It doesn't support the atomic DRM API and lacks the ability to adapt the power setup while changing DRM modes. Furthermore, it doesn't support the advanced features that new Display Driver ICs (DDIC) heavily rely on, such as standby and advanced power states, advanced color management, dynamic rate switching, command mode self-refresh and more.

Neil will present you the history of the panel API from its origins, outline its current architectural limitations, and lead this BoF to discuss how to bring Linux DRM Display Panel support into the modern age. This open discussion will focus on how to collaboratively solve all those missing features to support modern devices and close the widening gap with downstream vendor support.