The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has announced that Community Over Code Europe 2026 will take place October 11 to 14, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, at the Hilton Hotel.
Community Over Code is the annual conference of the ASF, bringing together contributors, committers, users, and open-source enthusiasts from across its 350 plus community driven projects. For more than 27 years, Community Over Code and its ApacheCon predecessors have celebrated not only the technology produced under the ASF, but the collaborative community model that powers it.
This four-day event will feature keynotes, hands on sessions, real world case studies, training sessions, hackathons, and more. Topic areas will include Search, Big Data, Internet of Things, Community, Geospatial, Financial Tech, and many others. Each evening will also host Birds of a Feather sessions and informal gatherings designed to foster discussion, collaboration, and new ideas across projects.
CloudStack Track at Community Over Code
The Apache CloudStack project will once again host a dedicated CloudStack track at Community Over Code Europe 2026. The track will be chaired by CloudStack PMC members, Daniel Salvador and Ivet Petrova.
The goal of the CloudStack track is to address both foundational and advanced concepts within Apache CloudStack, while showcasing the latest developments and real-world use cases from across the ecosystem. Sessions will cover topics such as:
- CloudStack architecture and core components
- Advanced networking and storage integrations
- Automation, orchestration, and API driven operations
- New features and roadmap updates
- Large scale production deployments and case studies
- Community processes and contribution pathways
Whether you are new to Apache CloudStack or operating it at scale in production, the CloudStack track will offer practical insights, technical depth, and direct engagement with project contributors and users.
Call for Presentations Now Open
If you have ideas for topics related to Apache CloudStack and plan to attend Community Over Code Europe 2026, we encourage you to submit a proposal to the CloudStack track.
The Call for Presentations deadline is 23:59 UTC on March 20, 2026.
We welcome submissions covering basic and advanced concepts, new features, integrations, production use cases, operational lessons learned, and community topics. If you are building, operating, extending, or contributing to Apache CloudStack, your experience can help others in the community.
More information about the CFP and details on how to submit your proposal can be found by clicking the button below.
Why Attend
Community Over Code is an opportunity to meet the people behind the projects, exchange ideas face to face, and shape the future direction of open-source technologies. The event features dedicated tracks from a wide range of Apache projects, including but not limited to Groovy, Airflow, Cassandra, and many others across the ecosystem.
For the Apache CloudStack community, this event provides:
- A platform to share innovations and best practices
- A chance to connect with contributors from across Europe and beyond
- Dedicated time for roadmap discussions and collaboration
- Exposure to other ASF projects and cross community ideas
Mark Your Calendars
Community Over Code Europe 2026 will take place October 11 to 14, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Save the dates, start thinking about your session ideas, and join us in bringing the Apache CloudStack community together in-person once again!