openUBMC Hangzhou Meetup 2025 Wrap-Up: Shaping the Future of Computing Power Management

On May 26, 2025, the openUBMC open source community held its first meetup in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Over 60 maintainers and developers, representing key sectors like server, Internet, IBV, component, and chip, gathered to discuss openUBMC's technical evolution and share practical industry experiences.

The full-day meetup started with an opening session, followed by morning presentations on key topics and an immersive, hands-on workshop in the afternoon.

1 Opening Session

Zhang Yubo, representing the openUBMC Technical Committee, opened the meetup by introducing the agenda and sharing community updates, including new features in version 25.03, plans for version 25.06, community operational data, BMC Studio RC, and next steps for the community website.

2 Presentations

After the opening session, community developers from several companies presented their technical topics.

2.1 Developer Test (DT) Best Practices on Northbound Interfaces

Huang Han from the Interface Special Interest Group (SIG) introduced a method for performing unit tests (UTs) on northbound mapping configurations, which significantly shortens development and debugging cycles while improving the community's ability to maintain code quality. He called on community developers to continue improving the UT capabilities for northbound interfaces and enhancing the stability of the openUBMC northbound interfaces.

2.2 Southbound Component Driver Standardization

Liu Xingsen from the Hardware SIG shared how standardized component compatibility approaches can address hardware adaptation challenges. He also explained how the open architecture allows vendors to independently develop BMC component drivers within the community. Finally, he invited more community members to join the discussion on standardization.

2.3 Pipeline Build Practices

Yi Zhonghui from Wuhan Yangtze Computing Technology explained how they constructed their own build pipeline system using the Conan repository of the openUBMC community. He discussed the technical challenges encountered and offered practical solutions based on real-world examples, providing valuable references for developers.

2.4 iNIC Adaptation Experience Sharing

Bao Minmin from Henan Kunlun Technology shared practical experiences from their openUBMC intelligent NIC (iNIC) project, detailing the technical challenges faced during delivery and the lessons learned in overcoming them.

2.5 Development Challenges and Lessons Learned

Xiong Zirui from Henan Kunlun Technology, a developer new to the BMC domain, shared his experience in overcoming the hurdles he encountered when getting started with openUBMC to facilitate a smoother start for other developers.

2.6 In-House Components for Smart Serial Port Screens

Qiu Hao from Powerleader Computer System explained how the company used its in-house components to make innovative breakthroughs in serial port screen functionality on the openUBMC platform, covering technical details and implementation approaches. Another speaker, Zhu Junjie, discussed the full-process management of these new components, offering developers a practical, step-by-step guide.

2.7 Practical Experience in Northbound Interface Adaptation

Zhang Qiang from Sichuan Huakun Zhenyu Intelligent Technology detailed how they adopted a northbound mapping mechanism to reduce interface adaptation workload from 1.5 person-months to just 3 person-days. This innovative approach significantly boosted efficiency and saved resources, sparking keen interest and discussions among attendees.

3 Hands-on Workshop

Organized by the Technical Committee, the hands-on workshop offered developers an opportunity to engage with core technologies and hot topics through immersive activities like coding, collaborative problem-solving, and open discussions. By writing and debugging code for key modules and validating solutions, participants gained firsthand experience in creative, collaborative open source work. Positive feedback highlighted effective knowledge exchange and expert support, demonstrating how the workshop successfully deepened technical skills and fostered community co-construction.

4 Looking Ahead

Through experience sharing and technical insights, the meetup showcased the openUBMC community developers' expertise and passion, providing an open, tech-driven platform for BMC developers. The openUBMC community intends to host more offline technical events and welcomes more developers to join.