The eLSA Symposium 2025 proceedings are now available

The conference proceedings of the eLSA Symposium 2025 are now officially published and available under the title “Open Source Software in Safe and Secure Embedded Systems.” The volume is accessible both in print and as an open publication. You can access it here.

This publication brings together leading perspectives from academia and industry on one of the most relevant challenges in embedded systems engineering today: the integration of open source software into environments that must meet stringent functional safety and cybersecurity requirements.

Embedded Linux has long been an established foundation for secure systems. At the same time, evolving regulatory frameworks and increasing system complexity are driving its adoption into domains where safety considerations are critical. This shift requires not only technical adaptation but also a fundamental rethinking of development processes, architectures, and assurance strategies.

While the concept of “Safe Linux” has often been viewed with skepticism due to technical constraints, recent architectural approaches demonstrate that robust and certifiable solutions are achievable. The contributions in this volume highlight these advances and provide concrete examples of how safety and security requirements can be addressed in modern embedded systems using open source technologies.

The book presents state-of-the-art solutions aligned with established development methodologies, including the V-model, and examines the broader impact of current geopolitical and regulatory developments on embedded software engineering.

With contributions from leading experts across academia and corporate R&D, this volume offers a comprehensive and differentiated view of the current state of the art. It is intended for decision-makers, system architects, and engineers seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of safe and secure embedded systems.

And one more thing to look forward to: the eLSA community is already preparing for the next chapter. Mark your calendars for October 1–2, 2026 — the eLSA Symposium 2026 will take place in Göttingen, with a focused theme that follows directly from the questions this book raises (for more information click here).