Are you passionate about open source, low-power embedded systems, or just curious to see what Zephyr RTOS can do? On May 22, 2025, the Zephyr Project community is coming together at the Great American Beer Hall in Medford, MA, for an evening of talks, demos, and networking. The event is hosted by Nordic Semiconductor. Whether you are a seasoned embedded developer or just a beginner in embedded programming, this meetup is the perfect place to learn, share, and connect.
Agenda:
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Snacks time
6:00 pm – 6:15 pm: Welcome note – Mariano Goluboff, FAE Director – Americas East, Nordic Semiconductor
6:20 pm – 6:50 pm: Zephyr Modularity: Demystifying Devicetree and KConfig, Noah Luskey, Owner, xv.engineering
Zephyr achieves modularity by using Devicetree and KConfig to separate hardware description from application code. While powerful, these tools can be opaque in how they influence the build process and final application. This talk will dig into Zephyr’s device driver model, clarify the roles and differences between KConfig and Devicetree, and explore how they ultimately drive the inclusion and generation of hardware-dependent code.
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Complete DevOps with Zephyr and Github Actions, Mohammed Billoo, CEO, MAB Labs, LLC
Testing is a critical step in embedded software development that is sometimes overlooked. Zephyr offers a comprehensive testing infrastructure that enables embedded software developers to incorporate robust testing alongside their applications. In this talk, I will present how Zephyr’s infrastructure can be used with Github Actions to test an embedded software application extensively.
The following topics will be covered:
- Motivation: Why is testing important in embedded software?
- The different types of testing (unit, integration, system)
- How does Zephyr enable comprehensive testing?
- Example/demo: Combining Zephyr testing with Github Actions for a complete testing harness.
7:40 pm – 8:10 pm – Zephyr as a Secure Choice for Embedded Development, Theo Bardy, Software Engineer, Witekio
- Introduction: Why Security Matters in Embedded Systems
The rising need for secure embedded systems
Key challenges: cybersecurity threats, scalability, IoT ecosystem vulnerabilities - Overview of Zephyr RTOS
Brief introduction to Zephyr’s architecture
Supported hardware platforms and community-driven development
Key features: modularity, scalability, open source - Security in Zephyr: A Deep Dive
Native security features: secure boot, access control, and permissions
Memory protection and role of kernel services in isolating tasks
Integration with hardware-based security features (Trusted Execution Environments, etc.) - Compliance with Security Standards
How Zephyr addresses security certifications (e.g., PSA Certified, Functional Safety)
Zephyr’s role in meeting regulatory frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO standards - Use Cases: Zephyr in Real-World Secure Applications
- Conclusion: Zephyr as a Future-Proof, Secure RTOS; Long-term maintenance and security updates.
8:10 pm onwards – Networking time
Registration
Seats are limited. So don’t miss out! Register now!
Venue & Accessibility
Great American Beer Hall
142 Mystic Ave,
Medford, MA 02155
We will have a private space in the mezzanine which is wheelchair accessible. It’s not too far from Boston and easily accessible on public transportation as well as having free parking.
About the Community Meetups:
If you’re excited about the Zephyr Project and want to share it with your local community, consider hosting an event in your city. Whether you’re in Boston or halfway across the globe, we encourage passionate individuals to get involved.
Reach out to us and explore how you can bring Zephyr to your community and make a difference in the world of IoT development.
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