Krakow Program Overview (April 20–23, 2026)
OVERALL AGENDA
The week in Kraków is organized around two complementary tracks running from April 20 to 23: a dedicated Interop & Conformance Lab, and focused Working Group & Strategy Sessions. Each track has its own goals and schedule, with shared touchpoints during the event.
Track 1
Interop & Conformance Lab (April 20–23)
A structured environment for hands-on testing across real implementations.
Lab Focus
- End‑to‑end interoperability testing between independent solutions
- Conformance checks against current specifications
- Capturing issues, feature ideas, and improvement requests from live systems
Lab Schedule
| Monday, April 20 | Lab environment setup, connectivity checks, and dry runs |
| Tuesday, April 21 | Full‑day structured Interop and conformance test sessions |
| Wednesday, April 22 | Continued test execution, troubleshooting, and result capture |
| Thursday, April 23 | Final test runs, preliminary results, and lab debrief |
Lab Outcomes
RESULTS
Documented test results and
lessons learned for participants.
INPUT
Concrete input back to
the technical working groups.
DIRECTION
Direction for future Interop events
and conformance activities.
Track 2
Working Groups & Strategy Sessions (April 20–23)
In parallel, working group and strategy meetings focus on specifications, roadmap, and ecosystem growth.
Working Group Focus
- Technical working groups: specification evolution, stability, feature planning, and tools
- Strategy and communications: priorities for the coming year, messaging, and outreach
- Cross‑group sessions: translating lab feedback into clear technical and program actions
Working Group Schedule
| Monday, April 20 | Light coordination for chairs and early arrivals |
| Tuesday, April 21 | Opening session, technical working group blocks, and initial strategy discussions. |
| Wednesday, April 22 | Plenary preparation, long‑term planning, and coordination with related initiatives |
| Thursday, April 23 | Joint wrap‑up sessions, action review, and planning for the next in‑person meeting. |
Working Group Outcomes
SPECS
Decisions on specification evolution
and upcoming work items
STRATEGY
Aligned priorities and
communications direction for the year
ACTIONS
Clear next steps for cross-group
coordination and follow-up
Plenary Session (Within the Week)
A hybrid plenary session during the week brings together highlights from both tracks, sharing achievements, roadmap direction, and opportunities for broader community participation.
