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

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

Overview

Join this Birds of a Feather session at Open Community Experience 2026 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:
https://www.ocxconf.org/event/2026/agenda

Event Details

📅 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

About the BoF

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

Why Attend?

• 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

About Open Community Experience 2026

This session takes place during Open Community Experience 2026, the Eclipse Foundation’s flagship event.