Join Us for the Sixth Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days (Special Edition)!
Dear Eclipse Tractus-X - and Dataspace-Community,
We are thrilled to announce the Sixth Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days, taking place on July 2–3, 2026 at ARENA2036 e.V. (Pfaffenwaldring 19, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany)! 🎉
Building on the enormous success of our previous five editions, this year's Community Days once again promises to be the premier gathering for everyone passionate about open-source data spaces, automotive innovation, and collaborative technology development. Whether you're a developer, a solution architect, a product manager, or just curious about Tractus-X — this event has something for you.
Why Attend?
The Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days are the heartbeat of our open-source ecosystem. Every edition brings together a growing, global community to share knowledge, build connections, and shape the future of the Catena-X data space together.
- 🌍 Global Community: Connect with contributors from across the world — including participants from Manufacturing-X initiatives such as Factory-X, Chem-X, Aerospace-X, Semiconductor-X, Construction-X, and more.
- 🛠️ Hands-On Workshops: Dive deep into technical sessions, practical tutorials, and real-world challenges using the latest Eclipse Tractus-X components and KITs.
- 💡 Innovation & Use Cases: Learn about the latest advancements, new use cases, and release highlights from the Tractus-X ecosystem.
- 🤝 Networking: Forge meaningful connections with fellow contributors, solution providers, and industry leaders in the Catena-X ecosystem.
- 🎤 Keynotes & Presentations: Hear from thought leaders, open-source pioneers, and decision-makers shaping the future of data-driven industries.
- 🧩 Coding Challenges: Take part in exciting coding challenges and hackathon-style sessions that let you contribute directly to the Tractus-X ecosystem.
Recap of the Fifth Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days
Missed the fifth edition? Catch up with the full recap video from December 2025 in Stuttgart:
The Fifth Community Days at ARENA2036 brought together an incredible community of innovators. Read more about the highlights and impressions from that event on the ARENA2036 event page.
Temporary Agenda (subject to change)
The final agenda will be published closer to the event. The structure below is a preliminary outline based on our established format. We will update this as speakers and sessions are confirmed.
Day 1
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Opening & Welcome |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Keynote: State of Eclipse Tractus-X |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Parallel Streams: Presentations · Workshops · Challenges |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | Parallel Streams: Presentations · Workshops · Challenges |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Developer Panel & Open Discussion |
| 18:00 – open end | Networking Evening Event |
Day 2
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome Back & Tech Talk |
| 09:30 – 12:30 | Continuation of Streams: Workshops · Challenges |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | Advanced Sessions & Collaborative Working Groups |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways |
| 16:00 | Farewell |
We are actively looking for speakers, workshop facilitators, and challenge leaders! If you'd like to contribute a session, presentation, or use-case showcase — we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out via the Tractus-X mailing list or our Matrix community channel.
Register Now!
Don't miss your spot — registration is open and places are limited!
Save the date: July 2–3, 2026 at ARENA2036 e.V. (Pfaffenwaldring 19, 70569 Stuttgart) and register here to secure your participation.
Looking Back — Our Community Days Journey
The Tractus-X Community Days have grown from a small inaugural gathering into a globally recognized open-source event. Here's a look back at our journey so far:
- 🥇 First Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days (December 2023) — The inaugural event that launched our community tradition at ARENA2036
- 🥈 Second Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days (May 2024) — Expanded participation, deeper technical sessions, and the first international wave of attendees
- 🥉 Third Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days (December 2024) — Over 220 participants from Japan, Spain, the USA, and India — a truly global event
- 4️⃣ Fourth Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days (May 2025) — International collaboration, exciting use case sharing, and growing Manufacturing-X involvement
- 5️⃣ Fifth Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days (December 2025) — Another milestone edition bringing the community even closer together
Each event has strengthened our community and accelerated open-source innovation in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. We're proud of how far we've come — and excited about what's next!
Be Part of the Future
The Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days are more than just an event — they are where the open-source community comes together to build, learn, and collaborate. Your participation, your ideas, and your contributions are what make this ecosystem thrive.
Whether you're a first-time attendee or a long-time contributor, we look forward to welcoming you to Stuttgart on July 2–3, 2026 for the sixth edition of this remarkable community gathering.
Let's continue driving open-source innovation together! 🚀
Stay tuned for updates on the detailed agenda, confirmed speakers, and all event information. Follow us on GitHub, Matrix, and subscribe to the Tractus-X mailing list.