Eclipse IDE and Platform in the Age of AI, BoF at OCX 2026

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AI is transforming developer tools, discuss what it means for Eclipse IDE and Platform with the community, newcomers are welcome!

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<h2>Overview</h2>Join this Birds of a Feather session at <a href="https://www.ocxconf.org/" title="https://www.ocxconf.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Open Community Experience 2026</a> to discuss the future of the Eclipse IDE and Eclipse Platform in the age of AI.⚠️ Important: access to this session requires registration to Open Community Experience 2026 and a valid conference badge.If you are interested in attending, contact us to obtain a discount on your #OCX26 conference pass.Full agenda of the conference: <a href="https://www.ocxconf.org/event/2026/agenda" title="https://www.ocxconf.org/event/2026/agenda" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.ocxconf.org/event/2026/agenda</a><h2>Event Details</h2>📅 Date: April 22, 2026🕢 Time: 19:30 to 20:30 CET📍 Location: Room R1, Riverside area The Egg Brussels, Rue Bara 175, 1070 Brussels, Belgium👥 Format: In person only, newcomers are welcome!🍕 Relaxed BoF format with pizza and drinks🎟️ Access: Conference registration required🗣️ Language: English <h2>About the BoF</h2>AI is becoming a structural shift in developer tooling, and the Eclipse IDE and Platform cannot stay on the sidelines.This shift introduces real challenges: limited AI development tooling today, integration constraints within existing architectures, and rapidly evolving expectations from developers and organisations.At the same time, it creates a significant opportunity to embed AI capabilities directly into the Eclipse Platform, notably through initiatives such as MCP and ACP.This Birds of a Feather session is designed as an open discussion to explore:• How to position the Eclipse IDE and the Rich Client Platform in the AI era • How to make AI enablement a first class capability of the Platform • How AI integration can reinforce adoption of Eclipse platform-based products<h2>Why Attend?</h2>• Engage directly with the Eclipse IDE and Platform community • Share your perspective on AI integration in developer tools • Discuss real constraints and opportunities with peers • Help shape the future direction of Eclipse Platform technologies • Connect with contributors, adopters, and decision makers<h2>About Open Community Experience 2026</h2>This session takes place during <a href="https://www.ocxconf.org/" title="https://www.ocxconf.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Open Community Experience 2026</a>, the <a href="https://www.eclipse.org/" title="https://www.eclipse.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eclipse Foundation</a>’s flagship event.

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