Announcing the OpenCV-SID Conference on Computer Vision and AI
OSCCA is a one-day conference on computer vision and AI hosted by OpenCV at Display Week 2025.
The OpenCV community is set to gather for an exceptional event, the OpenCV-SID Conference on Computer Vision & AI (OSCCA). It's a one-day conference and will take place on May 12th, 2025 in San Jose, CA. OSCCA is hosted in conjunction with Display Week, the world’s largest technical symposium and exhibition.
A celebration of innovation
OSCCA is a new event for the open source, AI, and computer vision communities, bringing together leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to share insights, explore new technologies, and collaborate on cutting-edge projects. The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, Lightning Talks, and an Exhibition Hall showcasing the latest innovations in display technologies with a special OpenCV Pavilion.
Keynote speakers and lightning talks
The event will kick off with keynote speeches from leaders in the industry, followed by an afternoon of Lightning Talks from the OpenCV community. These sessions promise insights into history, current trends, and future directions in AI and computer vision.
The OSCCA lineup includes notable figures from the tech industry, here are a few of the speakers:
- Gary Bradski – Founder of OpenCV and renowned for his work on the DARPA Grand Challenge-winning car, Stanley. He literally wrote the book on OpenCV. Bradski has been instrumental in advancing computer vision research.
- Satya Mallick – CEO of OpenCV, with a passion for AI, computer vision, and deep learning. Mallick's leadership has driven OpenCV to new heights, and his website LearnOpenCV remains an essential resource.
- Ethan Rublee – CEO and Co-Founder of Space-ng, Rublee is a veteran of the AI and robotics world, who's team at Space-ng recently helped land the Blue Ghost rover on the moon!
- Kartik Venkatraman – Head of Perception at Intrinsic (part of Alphabet), where the team develops state-of-the-art vision technology for robotic assembly automation.
- Monica Song – Product Manager at Google AI, working on open source frameworks like Keras and JAX. Song is a graduate of Harvard with a background in computer science.
- Jose Benitez Genes – Founder and Director of AI at Intuitivo, whose work in Autonomous Point of Purchase (A-POP) has garnered recognition, including being named an MIT Innovator Under 35 in 2022.
Expo hall presence
OSCCA will also feature an OpenCV Pavilion within the Display Week Exhibition Hall, showcasing projects and innovations from the OpenCV community and member organizations. Companies interested in participating or sponsoring can contact Phil Nelson for details on sponsorship packages.
A call to attend
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leading figures in AI and computer vision, and support open source software. Attendees will gain valuable insights, network with peers, and explore the latest technologies shaping our industry. Together, we are unstoppable!
For more information or to register, visit the official website. Media and sponsorship inquiries can be directed to Phil Nelson at phil@opencv.org.
About OpenCV
OpenCV is the world's biggest library for computer vision applications. It provides essential tools for projects ranging from face recognition to autonomous vehicles. The OpenCV community continues to drive advancements in AI and computer vision, making it a cornerstone of modern tech innovation and the open source ethos.
