OSS + ELC EU 2026

Interest in safety critical open source software is high, yet opportunities to connect and openly discuss challenges remain limited. This BoF creates a focused forum for practitioners and newcomers to exchange experiences, ask questions, and gain visibility into existing projects and initiatives.

It also highlights the role of initiatives such as the Linux Foundation ELISA project as a central interface within the ecosystem, helping to connect efforts across communities, share practices, and make ongoing work more discoverable. The project brings together horizontal working groups covering features, processes, architecture, and tooling, while also addressing vertical domains such as automotive, aerospace, space, railways, and medical. This reflects the growing relevance of Linux and open source in safety critical systems.

By enabling direct interaction and cross project exchange, the session supports alignment, reduces duplication, and fosters collaboration in an evolving safety critical OSS landscape.

Participants at all levels of experience are encouraged to join, contribute their perspective, and engage with the community.