New Partnership: Apereo + OCX — Advancing Open Source in Research Together
Michelle Hall
Dear Apereo Community,
We’re delighted to share some exciting news — the Apereo Foundation is partnering with the Eclipse Foundation’s Open Community Experience (OCX) to co-host The Open Community for Research, a two-day event co-located at OCX 2026, taking place April 21–23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.
This gathering will bring together academic researchers, public institutions, and industry experts to explore how open source accelerates the translation of research into practical, scalable technologies. It’s an inspiring opportunity to connect with people from around the world who share our belief that collaboration and openness are the foundations of lasting innovation.
Apereo remains devoted to nurturing spaces where open source communities can come together — to share knowledge, support one another, and build resilient networks. Events like OCX in Europe and SCaLE in the U.S. embody this spirit, reminding us that our greatest progress comes from working together, leveraging the strong foundation and deep expertise our community has cultivated over the years.
For the first time, Apereo will anchor The Open Community for Research at OCX, highlighting how open collaboration turns scientific ideas into sustainable, production-ready solutions. We’re eager to showcase the remarkable work being done across our community — and we hope you’ll join us there.
📣 The Call for Proposals is now open!
Early-bird deadline: 31 October 2025
Final submission deadline: 13 November 2025
Speaker notifications: End of November 2025
Submitting early increases your chance of visibility during the selection process — and helps our community’s voice shine even brighter on the global stage.
We look forward to seeing you in Brussels as we continue to open new partnership pathways in Europe and strengthen our global network for open source in higher education and research.
If you have any questions or would like help with a proposal, please reach out to the Apereo Foundation staff at comm...@apereo.org. We will be happy to assist you.