Open Source Conference 2026 Okinawa
Overview
The Okinawa edition of OSC, a touring series begun in 2004. It places communities and companies side by side across seminars and exhibition booths, serving as a gathering point for engineers in the region. Together with Okinawa Open Days, held at the same venue just beforehand, it makes early December the season for technical events in Okinawa, drawing attendees from outside the prefecture.
Program
- Seminar talks (15 minutes) and lightning talks (5 minutes); speakers and exhibitors are being recruited until Nov 10
- Booth exhibits by open source communities, companies and organizations
- Sharing updates from each region on the future direction of OSC and OSPN
- Networking party after the conference from 19:00 (paid, registration required)
Foundation
- Founded
- 2004
- Founder
- Open Source Conference Executive Committee
The first event was held in Tokyo in September 2004 and spread as a venue crossing the line between communities and companies. Choosing host cities by who volunteers rather than by population, it grew into a nationwide touring series.
Transition
- 2004 First edition held in Tokyo in September
- 2005 Expanded to Hokkaido and Okinawa, establishing the touring format
- 2026 Okinawa edition held December 5 from 10:00 to 17:00 at the Okinawa Municipalities Jichi Kaikan
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