Open Source Conference 2026 Yamaguchi
Overview
The Yamaguchi stop on the nationwide Open Source Conference circuit, first held in 2022 and now in its fifth year. It stands out for its many student and local university speakers, and for a now-traditional ant research exhibit in which a visiting University of the Ryukyus researcher shows live ants. A free one-day event of seminars and exhibits at the Tokiwa Industrial Hall in Ube, it serves as a meeting point for open-source practitioners in the Chugoku region.
Program
- Seminars (10:45–17:00) in slots of about 10, 20, 30 and 45 minutes
- Talks by students, local university researchers and leaders of AI companies
- Booth exhibits by communities and university research groups (from about 10:00 to 17:00)
- The OSC Yamaguchi signature ant research exhibit, with live ants shown by a researcher from the University of the Ryukyus Faculty of Agriculture
- After-party near Ube-Shinkawa (separate registration on connpass)
Foundation
- Founded
- 2022
- Founder
- Open Source Conference Executive Committee
Yamaguchi joined in 2022 as one stop on the nationwide touring open-source event that began in 2004. With many student and local university speakers, it has grown into a regional meeting point for open source.
Transition
- 2004 OSC launched as a nationwide touring event
- 2022 First Yamaguchi edition held
- 2026 Fifth Yamaguchi edition held November 22 at the Tokiwa Industrial Hall in Ube
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