Validas presentation: A Qualifiable Open Source Toolchain for Software Unit Development

The Embedded Software Engineering Kongress (ESE Kongress) is Germany’s premier event dedicated to embedded software development. As embedded systems become increasingly complex, the need for systematic engineering and cutting-edge development techniques grows. ESE Kongress is the only German-language conference focused exclusively on the challenges and innovations in embedded software for industries such as automotive, automation, medical devices, and consumer electronics. Every December, around 1,200 professionals gather to exchange ideas, explore new technologies, and shape the future of safety-critical and industrial software systems.

Event Details

  • Dates: December 1–4, 2025

  • Location: Stadthalle Sindelfingen, Schillerstr. 23, 71065 Sindelfingen, Germany

  • Validas AG Contribution:

    • Presenter: Dr. Oscar Slotosch

    • Talk Title: A Qualifiable Open-Source Toolchain for Software Unit Development

    • Date & Time: Tuesday, December 2nd, 17:35 hrs

Discover how open-source tools can be effectively used in safety-critical software development. Dr. Oscar Slotosch will explore practical strategies for meeting ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 requirements, with a focus on qualifying tools and libraries. The talk will cover risk analysis, qualification processes, and how to build a reliable, certifiable toolchain using open-source components.

Attendance Instructions
Register in advance through the official ESE Kongress registration page. Entry to sessions, seminars, and the exhibition requires valid registration. For full program, ticketing, and venue logistics, refer to the ESE portal. The four days of the event can be booked individually and provide attendees with a detailed insight into current trends, methods and technologies.

Organizer
ESE is organized by MicroConsult Academy in cooperation with ELEKTRONIKPRAXIS. Since its launch in 2008, the ESE Kongress has grown into a key platform for the embedded-software community, combining deep technical content, networking, seminars, and exhibitions under one roof.

You are welcome to schedule a meeting with Validas ahead of or during the congress to discuss your specific embedded-software or qualification challenges.

For the complete agenda, speaker list, registration details, and venue information, please visit the ESE 2025 website.