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The Linux Foundation Releases Conference Schedule for Open Source Summit North America 2024

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The leading gathering for the global open source community offers 200+ sessions presented through 16 microconferences, exploring the most crucial and innovative topics driving open source advancements today.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, last week announced the full schedule for Open Source Summit North America, the premier event for open source code and community contributors. The conference is taking place April 16-18 in Seattle, Washington, with pre-event programming and co-located events happening April 15-19. The schedule can be viewed here.

Comprised of 16 microconferences, including LinuxCon, Open AI + Data Forum, SupplyChainSecurityCon, CloudOpen, OSPOCon, Open Source 101, OpenGovCon, ContainerCon and more, Open Source Summit North America 2024’s schedule features 200+ talks (keynote presentations, conference sessions, lightning talks, tutorials, and BoFs) and includes content for developers, system operators and community, across a wide range of topics, subjects, and skill levels.

New microconferences for 2024 include:

Digital Trust: Aims to explore the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in using open source tools to enhance trustworthiness and security in the digital landscape.

Standards & Specification Forum: Supports collaboration and open conversation surrounding specification development and adoption from ideation to international standard.

TechDocsCon: Offers an open forum for those interested in open source project documentation to exchange real-world experiences, discuss documentation impact and success metrics, and identify effective strategies.

Embedded Open Source Summit is also being held April 16-18 in Seattle, Washington, alongside Open Source Summit North America. To view the EOSS schedule, click here. Those who register for Open Source Summit can add on registration for Embedded Open Source Summit for free.

2024 OSS Conference Session Highlights Include:

Adopting CDEvents and Embracing Interoperability – Andrea Frittoli, Open Source Developer Advocate, IBM (cdCon)

Mind the Gap Between the Future and the Present – Taylor Thomas, Director of Engineering, Cosmonic (CloudOpen)

Reinventing Container Linux for the Wasm Era (and More) With System Extensions – Andrew Randall, Principal PM Manager, Microsoft (ContainerCon)

Sustainable Supply Chains: Digital Trust for Organizational Identities in the Mining Sector – Nancy Norris, Senior Director, ESG & Digital Trust, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Government of British Columbia (Digital Trust)

Beyond Code: Recognizing the Crucial Role of ‘Glue Work’ in Open Source – Julia Furst, Global Technologist, Veeam; Anita Sarma, Professor, Associate Head of Research, Oregon State University; & Zixuan Feng, Ph.D Student, Oregon State University (Diversity Empowerment Summit)

KernelCI – How Can It Impact Your Future? – Paweł Wieczorek, Consultant Software Engineer, Collabora (LinuxCon)Designing and Optimizing High-Performance Data Platforms: Privacy Intelligence Platforms – Khushboo Agarwal, Senior Software Developer Engineer, Meta Platforms, Inc. (Open AI + Data Forum)

The Public vs Private Sector WAR for Software Talent – Drew Belk, Vice President of Delivery, Defense Unicorns & Duong Hang, Deputy Director, Air Force Platform One (OpenGovCon)

A Gentle Introduction to AI & ML for Developers – Melissa McKay, Developer Advocate, Office of the CTO, JFrog (Open Source 101)

The State of Funding in Open Source – Kara Sowles – Senior Open Source Program Manager, GitHub (Open Source Leadership Summit)

Case Study: 10+ Years of Developing an SBOM System and the Dos and Don’ts – Mark Gisi, Director, Open Source Program Office, Wind River Systems (Operations Management Summit)

OSPOs in Academia: Increasing the Impact of Educational Institutions and Open Source Communities – Stephanie Lieggi, Executive Director, UCSC OSPO and CROSS, UC Santa Cruz & Sayeed Choudhury, Director of Open Source Programs Office, Carnegie Mellon University (OSPOCon)

Navigating the AI Frontier: Regulations, Laws, and Ethical Consideration – Karen Bennett, Founder, xplAInr.AI (Standards & Specifications Forum)

When to Send Flowers? End of Life and End of Support Across the Ecosystem – Allan Friedman, Senior Advisor and Strategist, CISA (SupplyChainSecurityCon)

WITNESS: A “What if?” Tool for Exploring Policy Options and Climate Change – Michael Tiemann, Project Leader, Open Source for Climate (SustainabilityCon)

Learning By Example: Highlights from Google Season of Docs – Erin McKean, Developer Relations Program Manager, Google (TechDocsCon)

Keynote speakers will be announced soon.

Registration is offered at the early bird price of US$649 through February 24, which represents a savings of US$300, and a $150 reduction from 2023 pricing. Discounted rates are available for academics, government, hobbyists and small business, view full details here. Members of The Linux Foundation receive a 20 percent discount off registration and can contact events@linuxfoundation.org to request a member discount code.

Registration includes access to: all conference content, social events & networking activities, solutions showcase, continental breakfasts, lunches (new in 2024), morning and afternoon coffee & snacks Tuesday – Thursday, a conference T-shirt, and more. View all details here.

Applications for diversity and need-based scholarships are currently being accepted. For information on eligibility and how to apply, please click here. The Linux Foundation’s Travel Fund is also accepting applications, with the goal of enabling open source developers and community members to attend events that they would otherwise be unable to attend due to a lack of funding. To learn more and apply, please click here.

Event Sponsors
Open Source Summit North America 2024 is made possible thanks to our 34 sponsors (and counting), including:
Diamond Sponsors: AWS, Google, and Hedera.
Platinum Sponsors: Docker, Microsoft, OpenSearch, and Red Hat.
Gold Sponsors: Cloud Native Computing Foundation, Coder, Discover, Instaclustr by NetApp, Intel, Mend.io, Opentext, SUSE, and Umbraco

For information on becoming an event sponsor, click here or email us.

Press
Members of the press who would like to request a press pass to attend should contact Kristin O’Connell.

ABOUT THE LINUX FOUNDATION
The Linux Foundation is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world’s infrastructure including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, OpenChain, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration.

Linux Foundation Events are where the world’s leading technologists meet, collaborate, learn and network in order to advance innovations that support the world’s largest shared technologies.

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The Linux Foundation
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Wulcea Elevates Consumer Trust in Heated Apparel Through Multi-National Safety Certifications and Rigorous Technical Testing

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NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As smart heated clothing gains broader adoption, consumers are paying closer attention to the safety and reliability of the technology behind these products. Wulcea, a brand specializing in graphene-powered heated apparel, combines its flexible GrapheneNano™ heating technology with documented safety compliance and durability testing for its heating components and battery systems.

“Trust in smart heated apparel goes beyond warmth—it comes down to confidence in battery safety and heating element reliability,” said John C, Founder of Wulcea. “Our goal is to give users peace of mind through certified technical standards.”

Advanced Graphene Heating Elements Supported by Global Standards

At the core of Wulcea’s thermal architecture is its GrapheneNano™ heating technology. Engineered to eliminate garment stiffness, Wulcea integrates flexible graphene elements that deliver balanced warmth across key upper-body zones while preserving natural garment drape and full freedom of movement.

Wulcea supports its heating components with applicable compliance documentation for major markets. These include CE and FCC compliance documentation addressing relevant electrical and electromagnetic compatibility requirements, as well as PSE compliance for applicable products in Japan. RoHS compliance further addresses restrictions on specified hazardous substances in applicable electrical and electronic components.

Multi-Certified Battery System for Dependable Power

To power its heating elements, Wulcea pairs its heated apparel with rechargeable battery systems designed for convenient everyday use. Featuring a compact design and housed in dedicated interior pockets, the batteries provide portable power while maintaining a streamlined garment profile and comfortable fit.

Wulcea backs its battery options with comprehensive third-party accreditations. UL certification demonstrates that the battery system has been evaluated against recognized power bank safety requirements, covering key areas such as overcharge protection, short-circuit protection, and thermal safety. The battery systems are also supported by applicable CE and FCC compliance documentation, addressing relevant regulatory requirements for electrical and electromagnetic compatibility.

For daily handling and travel, RoHS compliance validates that the battery system meets stringent global standards for material safety. The battery models have also undergone applicable UN 38.3 testing, supporting compliance with international requirements for lithium battery transportation.

Real-World Durability and Practical Usability

Component compliance forms Wulcea’s foundation, but reliability is defined by real-world performance. Built for high-flex endurance, Wulcea’s flexible graphene heating elements are tested through 10,000 active flexing cycles to maintain steady thermal output through repeated bending and everyday body movement.

Everyday convenience is equally essential. Built for hassle-free care, Wulcea’s heating elements withstand 100 machine-wash cycles under standard care guidelines, maintaining internal conductivity and structural stability under repeated laundering.

Integrated NTC temperature sensors provide thermal monitoring and are designed to stop heating if temperatures exceed 131°F (55°C). Combined with runtime of up to 10 hours on the low setting and a discreet interior control button, these features support practical everyday use in cold-weather conditions.

Aligning Technical Standards with Everyday Warmth

By combining graphene-based heating technology with documented battery safety compliance and durability testing, Wulcea continues to focus on the technical foundations of dependable heated apparel. This approach reflects the brand’s emphasis on bringing together safety considerations, practical functionality, and everyday comfort for cold-weather use.

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NIDS Co., Ltd. Confirms CES 2027 Participation, Pursues Expansion of Global Supply Chain for Environmental Sensors

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Company introduced optical and gas sensors at SEDEX and is strengthening its composite sensor business for robotics, home appliances, automotive, and smart building applications

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Environmental sensor manufacturer NIDS Co., Ltd. has confirmed its participation in CES 2027 and is moving to expand its global business-to-business (B2B) supply chain. Building on its experience supplying sensors to domestic and international home appliance and automotive companies, the company aims to secure overseas customers and extend its applications into smart building HVAC and robotics.

NIDS recently participated in the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association’s Sensor Pavilion at SEDEX 2026, held at COEX in Seoul, where it introduced its next-generation sensor modules. The company said the exhibition allowed it to raise awareness of its technology among domestic home appliance and electronic component industry professionals and to lay the groundwork for collaboration in the sensor field.

The company will use CES 2027 as its next stage. NIDS plans to firm up discussions on sensor module supply with global home appliance makers, HVAC specialists, and robotics companies. It aims to extend the industry contacts gained at the domestic exhibition overseas and to convert product introductions into actual supply opportunities.

Founded in 2000, NIDS develops and manufactures environmental sensors and air quality management solutions. According to the company, it has supplied more than 10 million sensors cumulatively to domestic and international companies, including Dyson, Samsung Electronics, and Hyundai Motor. Drawing on this supply track record, the company intends to showcase its precision sensing technology and mass-production capabilities to overseas customers.

Its main products include particulate matter sensors, optical gas sensors based on non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology, composite environmental sensors, and electronic nose sensor modules. The particulate matter sensors measure PM1.0, PM2.5, and PM10, while the gas sensor lineup targets carbon dioxide (CO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and other gases. The electronic nose is used for detecting everyday odors, gas leaks, and fires. The company said it designs the core components required for air quality measurement in-house and has a system in place to mass-produce 5 million units annually.

The area where NIDS will expand development and supply going forward is next-generation composite sensor modules. The company has been pursuing a sensor business that responds to industry-specific demand in home appliances, automotive, and smart building HVAC, and is now concentrating its capabilities on markets such as robotics, industrial safety, and odor detection based on this technology. Building on its experience supplying individual components, NIDS plans to continue developing and supplying, on a B2B basis, modules that handle multiple types of environmental data.

The company will also highlight its sensor product lineup and its newly developed ultra-compact MEMS sensor technology at the exhibition. NIDS plans to introduce its optical and gas sensor lineup along with examples of their application in actual air quality management systems. By explaining both the measurement functions of its components and its experience operating sensors for finished-product services, the company aims to broaden the scope of partnership discussions.

NIDS explained that, because it owns its precision sensors, it can control sensor sensitivity and tune algorithms to suit the system in which they are applied. Drawing on this technical operating experience, the company plans to pursue partnerships with customers and to promote its business capabilities extending from sensor components to air quality and odor management and industrial safety management.

NIDS will also leverage its existing branch network in its overseas market development. Through its overseas bases in the United States, Japan, and China, the company plans to widen its touchpoints with buyers and seek new supply opportunities in conjunction with its CES participation. Its goal is to generate export results by combining exhibition participation with its local networks.

The company intends to keep expanding the global supply of sensor components as a core pillar of its business. Building on the supply experience accumulated in home appliances and automotive, it will broaden its partners to robotics, HVAC, and smart buildings, and respond to industry-specific air quality measurement demand through the development of next-generation modules.

“We plan to continue expanding the development and B2B supply of next-generation composite sensor modules needed across a range of industries, including home appliances, automotive, and smart building HVAC,” NIDS said.

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Towards Buddha Co., Ltd. and ICP DAS Showcase iTLC Intelligent Traffic Control Solutions at APTA 2026 in Chicago

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Advancing smart intersection technologies and expanding international market opportunities through strategic collaboration

CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Towards Buddha Co., Ltd., an overseas distributor of the iTLC Intelligent Traffic Control System, joined its technology partner ICP DAS at APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago, USA, to showcase the iTLC-9000 Series and its applications in intelligent traffic management.

The exhibition highlighted innovative traffic control technologies designed to support reliable, secure, and integrated smart intersection operations, while providing opportunities to connect with international transportation professionals and explore emerging market needs.

Innovative Traffic Control Solutions

Under the theme “Innovative Traffic Control System,” the exhibition featured the iTLC-9000 Series, highlighting four key capabilities: modular and redundant design, secure networking, traffic signal integration, and active alert systems.

These technologies are designed to support system reliability, communication security, and efficient traffic infrastructure management, addressing the evolving requirements of modern intelligent transportation systems.

As cities worldwide continue to modernize transportation infrastructure, integrated and adaptable traffic control solutions are becoming increasingly important for smart intersection development.

Strengthening International Market Connections

As an overseas distributor of iTLC solutions, Towards Buddha Co., Ltd. plays an important role in connecting traffic control technologies with international markets.

During APTA 2026, Towards Buddha Co., Ltd. and ICP DAS engaged with transportation professionals, system integrators, and industry representatives to introduce iTLC technologies, exchange industry insights, and explore potential business opportunities.

“APTA 2026 provided a valuable platform to connect with the global transportation industry,” said a representative of Towards Buddha Co., Ltd. “Together with ICP DAS, we look forward to expanding international awareness of iTLC solutions and developing new opportunities in intelligent traffic control.”

Looking Ahead

Building on its participation at APTA 2026, Towards Buddha Co., Ltd. will continue collaborating with ICP DAS to promote iTLC solutions, strengthen international partnerships, and explore new opportunities in the global intelligent transportation market.

About Towards Buddha Co., Ltd.

Towards Buddha Co., Ltd. is an overseas distributor of the iTLC Intelligent Traffic Control System, focused on international market development and connecting advanced traffic control technologies with transportation industry needs.

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Towards Buddha Co., Ltd.
Contact: Michael Chen
Email: Towardsbuddhaincorporation@gmail.com
Website: https://www.towardsbuddha.com 

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