Everything Open 2026 Kicks Off in Canberra with Focus on Open Technologies
Three-day conference (Jan 21-23) brings together open source software, hardware, and data communities in Australia.
Everything Open 2026 kicked off in Canberra, Australia on January 21, bringing together open source software, hardware, and data communities for a three-day conference focused on open technologies.
Conference Focus
The event covers a broad range of open technology topics, including Linux, open source software, open hardware, and open data initiatives. Attendees include developers, system administrators, researchers, and advocates from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Key Themes
This year's conference features sessions on:
- Open source AI and machine learning tools
- Community governance and sustainability
- Open hardware projects and maker culture
- Government adoption of open standards
Regional Importance
Everything Open serves as a key gathering for the Australian and New Zealand open source communities, providing networking opportunities and knowledge sharing in a region that has produced significant open source contributions.
The conference runs through January 23, with recordings expected to be published for those unable to attend in person.
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