OpenSearch

Engineering Effectiveness Triage Meeting
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Chime
Join the Engineering Effectiveness team for their next triage meeting.
The OpenSearch build, test and release (Engineering effectiveness) team will be triaging issues. We meet at 10:00AM Pacific time.
(hosts: Sayali Gaikawad, Saurabh Singh and Peter Zhu)

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Introduction

Hosts’ intro
What do we cover here?
Members’ intro
Select a volunteer to write the meeting notes

Triage New issues

Label:untriaged on the Engineering Effectiveness Project Board

https://github.com/orgs/opensearch-project/projects/208/views/2

Repositories to be covered include:

opensearch-build
opensearch-build-libraries
opensearch-ci
opensearch-devops
opensearch-cluster-cdk
ansible-playbook
terraform-provider-opensearch (Prudhvi Godithi)
helm-charts (Prudhvi Godithi)
opensearch-k8s-operator (Prudhvi Godithi)

Comment on an issue you want to work on and ask to be assigned.

New Contributors Can Pick Up Issues

label:”good first issue”
https://github.com/orgs/opensearch-project/projects/208/views/2

Any ad-hoc topics that anyone wants to discuss related to build.

Dublin User Group - January 22
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Join us for our next Dublin user group on January 22
Be sure to click here to RSVP and learn about the exciting agenda planned for that event.

Paris User Group - January 22
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
Join us for our next Paris user group on January 22
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Development Backlog & Triage Meeting - ml-commons
2026-01-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-24 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
Join the OpenSearch ml-commons team for their next backlog & triage planning meeting.
(hosts: Yaliang Wu, Dhrubo Saha, Jing Zhang, & Xun Zhang)

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Triage issues (add the triaged label once reviewed/ready. They can be also labelled as sprint backlog if we are looking to queueing them up next, or good first issue / help wanted when appropriate.)

Backend ml-commons
Dashboards ml-commons

Sprint backlog (Examine if it still reflects the work that we are committing to doing and is it in the right priority order)

Backend ml-commons
Dashboards ml-commons

Backlog (anything we should move to sprint backlog? anything we should tag asking for help from the community?)

Backend ml-commons
Dashboards ml-commons

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Milan User Group - January 27
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Rome)
Join us for our next Milan user group on January 27
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Tokyo User Group - February 5
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Join us for the launch of our Tokyo user group on February 5
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OpenSearch 3.5.0 Release Meetings
2026-02-10 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://amazon.zoom.us/j/92707722630?pwd=[REDACTED]
NOTE: This is a series, ending with the release of 3.5.0 – Please read carefully
Join the OpenSearch team for the open release meetings, so we can push 3.5.0 live as a community.
(hosts: Saurabh Singh, Rishabh Singh, Peter Zhu, & Nate Boot)
Release OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards 3.5.0 – Tracking through Issue 5897
On-going release discussions in the #releases channel on the OpenSearch Project Slack instance
Release Schedule and Maintenance Policy
February 6th 2026 – 9AM PDT

1st Go / No-Go voting call
Results: No Go

February 9th 2026 – 9AM PDT

2nd Go / No-Go voting call
Results: Go (since all blockers cleared no meetings)

February 10th 2026- 2PM PDT

Release / Post release
Last possible date 02/10/2026 per the Releases schedule.

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Dublin User Group - February 19 2026
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Mark your calendar for the OpenSearch Project Dublin welcome 2026 meetup at a new location – Amazon Ireland DUB 19- room: DUB19.00.625

Be sure to click here to RSVP and learn about the exciting agenda planned for that event.

Ahmedabad User Group - February 22 2026
2026-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
We’re excited to announce the first-ever OpenSearch Project Meetup in Ahmedabad! 🎉
Join us for an engaging session where we’ll dive deep into the world of search, observability, security, and vector search — and discover how OpenSearch is powering modern applications. Whether you’re a developer, student, or tech enthusiast, this meetup is a great chance to learn, connect, and exchange ideas.
Be sure to click here to RSVP and learn about the exciting agenda planned for that event.

Seattle User Group - February 24 2026
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for our next Seattle user group on February 24
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Jaipur User Group - February 28 2026
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Hello Jaipur, Meet OpenSearch!
I’m OpenSearch — yes, that new kid on the block in town 🌆
And on 28th February, we’re officially launching the Jaipur chapter of the OpenSearch Community!
This is not just another meetup.
This is the beginning of a builder-led, open-source-first tech community in Jaipur.
What you will get :
✨ Meet experienced professionals from DevOps, Cloud & Data domains
✨ Strong networking opportunities with like-minded builders
✨ Cool swags & community goodies 🎁

Details and RSVP here

Tel Aviv User Group - March 5 2026
2026-03-05 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
AI-Powered Data Analytics Innovation with Vectors, Graphs and Intent
Ready to scale your RAG, AI workloads, and search? Join us Thursday 5th March 2026 on AWS TLV Floor 28 for a content-packed session in collaboration with AWS about using OpenSearch for AI-Powered Data Analytics and modern search methods: Semantic Search, S3 Vectors and GraphRAG.
Learn more

Hyderabad User Group - March 7 2026
2026-03-07 11:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Hyderabad Search and AI Meetup
Hyderabad Search and AI Meetup is a community-driven forum for engineers, architects, data scientists, and technology leaders passionate about Search technologies, Generative AI, and large-scale data systems.
This meetup brings together practitioners working on real-world problems across OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), LLM-powered applications, observability, and distributed systems.
Whether you are building high-performance search platforms, designing AI-powered experiences, or scaling data infrastructure, this community is designed to foster learning, collaboration, and innovation.
### What to Expect

Deep technical talks on Search and AI architectures
Live demos and real-world implementation case studies
Discussions on vector search, hybrid search, and RAG systems
Performance optimization and scaling strategies
Observability and troubleshooting large-scale clusters
Networking with Hyderabad’s growing AI and data ecosystem

### Who Should Attend

Backend engineers and platform teams
Data engineers and ML practitioners
DevOps and SRE professionals
Startup founders and product builders
Technology enthusiasts exploring Search + AI

### Why Join?
Hyderabad is emerging as a strong hub for AI and data innovation. This meetup creates a space for the local community to exchange ideas, share experiences, and accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge Search and AI technologies.
If you’re building the future of intelligent applications, this is your community.
Details and RSVP here

Lisbon User Group - March 11 2026
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
Hi, and welcome to the Lisbon Search & AI user group event #2.
Below you will find the agenda + talk summaries
18:00 – 18:20: Arrivals, Networking, Food & Drinks
18:20 – 18:25: Welcome & Housekeeping
18:25 – 19:00: First Speaker – Afonso Mendes, Empa-T
19:00 – 19:30: Second Speaker – TBD
19:30 – 20:00 Q&A, Wrap-up.
Talk 1: Large Language Models and their role within the current Search & AI ecosystem
Speaker: Afonso Mendes
Talk Summary: This session looks beyond the buzz to question what large language models (LLMs) truly bring to the table, and where their limits lie. We will examine how these models fit within the broader ecosystem of Search and AI tools and how they relate with more traditional systems. From uncovering where LLMs shine to exposing where they do not, the discussion invites a clearer view of their real value in today’s landscape.
Other talks to be submitted soon! If you’d like to join and present at this meet-up, please get in touch with Bernardo or Carlos!
Be sure to click here to RSVP and learn about the exciting agenda planned for that event.

Washington DC User Group launch - March 12 2026
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Agenda:

6-6:30 pm: Networking and food/drinks
6:30-7:15 pm: Announcements and presentation
7:15 pm-7:30 pm: Q&A and close-out

Hacking the Stack: Using OpenSearch Dashboards as an Application Framework
Most developers treat OpenSearch Dashboards (OSD) strictly as a visualization layer—a place for charts and graphs. They are missing the bigger picture. OSD is a powerful, untapped environment for full-stack application development. In this session, we peel back the architecture of an enterprise-grade risk, compliance, and security platform built entirely on top of OSD. We moved beyond simple plugins and pushed OSD to its limits to create a seamless, interactive application experience.
Join us for a deep dive into the engineering reality of the OpenSearch stack, including:

The Analysis: Why the OpenSearch stack beat out the competition.
The Build, Beyond Visualization: How to implement custom React components to build complex workflows and interactive UIs within OSD.
The Integrations: Integrating Wazuh for agent management and ingesting data at scale.
The “Gotchas”: Honest, real-world lessons on data handling, state management, and what to look out for.

If you are ready to push your plugins from “reporting tools” to “robust software,” do not miss this session!
Details and RSVP here

Cape Town User Group - March 14 2026
2026-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
We’re excited to announce the first-ever OpenSearch Project Meetup in CapeTown! 🎉
Join us for an engaging session where we’ll dive deep into the world of search, observability, security, and vector search — and discover how OpenSearch is powering modern applications. Whether you’re a developer, student, or tech enthusiast, this meetup is a great chance to learn, connect, and exchange ideas.
📢 Agenda & Speakers
1. How is OpenSearch doing?
A high-level overview of the current state of the project. This session covers the growth of the community, adoption statistics, and how OpenSearch has evolved since its inception as a truly open-source search and analytics suite.
2. What can you do with OpenSearch?
A look at real-world versatility. This intro explores diverse use cases—from application search and log analytics to security monitoring (SIEM) and observability—demonstrating how the platform solves complex data challenges.
3. What is the Core technology?
A deep dive into the engine room. This segment explains the underlying architecture, focusing on its Apache Lucene foundation, the distributed nature of its clusters, and how it handles indexing and searching at its most fundamental level.
4. Does OpenSearch scale?
Addressing performance for big data. This session focuses on scalability and resilience, detailing how OpenSearch manages massive datasets across multiple nodes while maintaining high availability and low latency.
5. Roadmap, How to contribute & New features?
Your guide to what’s next and how to get involved. This covers the upcoming release schedule, highlights recently launched features, and provides a clear path for community members to contribute code, documentation, or feedback.
6. OpenSearch in action
The practical “show and tell.” This section features live demonstrations or case studies of OpenSearch in production environments, giving attendees a tangible look at the interface and its capabilities in real-time.
Speaker: Sujata Dodmani, Cloud Support Engineer in AWS
Cameron Peters, Cloud Support Engineer in AWS
📅 Date: March 14, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: River Club, 29 Gogosoa St, Observatory, Cape Town
Note: Please bring a valid government ID for entry
✨ Whether you’re curious about observability, vector search, or security in OpenSearch, or simply want to network with like-minded folks, this is the place to be.
⚖️ Code of Conduct:
All attendees are expected to follow the OpenSearch Code of Conduct
Details and RSVP here

OpenSearchCon China
2026-03-17 08:00 - 2026-03-18 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
2026 March 17-18 | Shanghai, China
OpenSearchCon is the annual conference designed to bring the OpenSearch community together – right to you. Whether you are a user, administrator, or developer, this event offers a focused opportunity to learn from real-world use cases, connect with local peers, and collaborate with experts. Join us to explore the latest in search, observability, and security applications.
Register here >>

Observability Day EU
2026-03-23
March 23, 2026 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
Join OpenSearch at Observability Day – an event that fosters collaboration, discussion, and knowledge sharing of cloud-native observability projects (including but not necessarily limited to Prometheus, Fluentd, Fluent Bit, OpenTelemetry, and OpenMetrics), as well as vendor-neutral best practices for addressing observability challenges.

Register here >>

KubeCon+Cloud Native Con EU
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-26 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
March 23 – March 26 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
Join OpenSearch at The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship conference that brings together adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 23-26 March, 2026. Be a part of the conversation as CNCF Graduated, Incubating, and Sandbox Projects unite for four days of collaboration, learning, and innovation to drive the future of cloud native computing.
Register here >>

Rome User Group - March 30 2026
2026-03-30 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Rome)
Questo evento segna la nascita della community OpenSearch di Roma, uno spazio dedicato a developer, data engineer, platform engineer e a chiunque lavori o sia interessato/a a tecnologie di search, analytics e osservabilità.
L’obiettivo è creare un punto di incontro per chi utilizza OpenSearch o vuole esplorarne le potenzialità in contesti reali: dalle piattaforme dati alle infrastrutture distribuite e ai sistemi di osservabilità su larga scala.
Durante la serata parleremo dell’evoluzione di OpenSearch e di come viene utilizzato per costruire sistemi di ricerca, analytics e osservabilità su larga scala. I talk offriranno uno sguardo tecnico su architetture, esperienze sul campo e scenari applicativi concreti.
Agenda (in aggiornamento)
=== Clicca qui per l’agenda e i dettagli / Click here for agenda and details ===
This event marks the birth of the OpenSearch community in Rome, a space dedicated to developers, data engineers, platform engineers, and anyone working with or interested in search, analytics, and observability technologies.
The goal is to create a meeting place for those using OpenSearch or wanting to explore its potential in real-world contexts: from data platforms to distributed infrastructures and large-scale observability systems.
During the evening, we will discuss the evolution of OpenSearch and how it is used to build large-scale search, analytics, and observability systems. The talks will offer a technical look at architectures, field experiences, and concrete application scenarios.
Agenda (updated)

MCP Dev Summit
2026-04-02 08:00 - 2026-04-03 17:00 (America/New_York)
April 2-3, 2026 | New York, NY
Join OpenSearch at MCP Dev Summit North America – the premier gathering for builders, contributors, and organizations advancing AI development with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This year’s summit brings together MCP co-founders, contributors, and developers to explore the latest innovations, share best practices, and showcase the next generation of AI agents built on MCP.
Register here >>
