Open Source Summit + Embedded Linux Conference North America 2026

As adoption of the Zephyr RTOS continues to accelerate across industries, the project’s success is increasingly rooted in its commitment to adoption of open source best practices, open collaboration and a security-first mindset.
Equally important is how the project listens (and responds) to its developer community. Through annual surveys, collaborative meetings and ongoing research, the Zephyr community gathers actionable insights to guide technical direction. We’ll share key findings from recent developer surveys, the 10th anniversary milestone and highlight evolution of security practices to support CRA conformance and support analysis.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how community-driven feedback loops translate into real-world improvements, ensuring Zephyr remains responsive to developer needs while advancing best practices across the embedded ecosystem.