Erlang Ecosystem Foundation
@theerlef
We’re a non-profit focused on growing and supporting a diverse community and tech based on the BEAM #erlef
Erlang/OTP security release: 29.0.4, 28.5.0.4 & 27.3.4.15 fix 8 vulnerabilities, including TLS/DTLS auth bypass, BEAM VM memory corruption, and a path traversal bug. Learn more: cna.erlef.org/cves/
Did you know the EEF runs Working Groups to tackle BEAM challenges together? From documentation to interoperability and performance — there's a group for it. EEF members can join any of them. Pick one and start building: erlef.org/wg/
Dan Janowski is taking the stage at @elixirconf.bsky.social to share what's new at the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation. From security hardening to working with governments on regulatory compliance, he'll walk through where our ecosystem is heading next. elixirconf.com/talks/Update...
📅 Want to discover what's happening across Erlang, Elixir, Gleam, and the wider BEAM ecosystem? Check out our events page — and if you're hosting an event, submit it so the community can find it too. erlef.org/events
Is Hex secure? Thanks to the Ægis Initiative, two real-world pentests of the package manager that powers the Elixir ecosystem were funded, completed, and caught serious vulnerabilities. Hear the full story at @elixirconf.bsky.social 👇 elixirconf.com/talks/pentes...
From @josevalim.bsky.social's first commit to millions of lightweight processes running in production — happy anniversary @elixirlang.bsky.social! 💜
Here are your EEF Board 2025 Election results! 🗳️ Alistair Woodman, Francesco Cesarini, and Amos King continue on the board, and we're excited to welcome David Bernheisel to Cohort A. A huge thank you to everyone who ran and everyone who voted! Read more: erlef.org/blog/eef/ele...
The BEAM Unconference brought exactly what an unconference should: real conversations, unexpected ideas, and the kind of energy you can't script. Thanks to everyone who showed up and made it happen. See you next time!
Let's unconference in the land of Erlang! Everyone will have a chance to preview their topic. Then, as a group,we’ll choose which of them to deep dive into. No preparation is required. It is a friendly environment where sharing is the key. 🔗 luma.com/n71am1d6
Ægis, backed by the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation, is hardening the BEAM ecosystem's package infrastructure and software supply chain. It's not just an initiative — it's the ecosystem taking ownership of its own future. And the support has been incredible. 🔗 security.erlef.org/aegis/commun...
Attention, voting members: 🗳 Voting is now open — check your inbox! The 2026 Board Election is finally here! For this year’s election, members of cohort A are to be elected. Check out this year’s candidates: erlef.org/blog/eef/ele...
Meet the 2026 Board Candidates! Curious about their vision for the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation? Check out their statements: erlef.org/blog/eef/ele... Voting is now open — choose your candidate and shape the future of the EEF!
Don't miss the chance to run for the Board Elections! Today is the last day to submit your candidacy and email acceptance ends at 23:59 UTC. 👉 Learn more: erlef.org/blog/eef/ele...
Board members play a vital role in leading the Foundation! Some of their responsibilities are: 📊Allocating the Foundation's budget 🗃Managing administrative details 🤝Coordinating efforts across working groups You have time to submit your candidacy until May 7th erlef.org/blog/eef/ele...
EEF at @elixirconf.bsky.social! 👏 Thank you to everyone who stopped by to hear the latest updates from our Foundation! 📷 Dan Janowski - @maennchen.dev - @peerstr.bsky.social - Alistair Woodman
🔒 The EEF, in collaboration with Alpha Omega, has completed the first comprehensive third-party security audit of the Hex.pm This work is part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen security across the BEAM ecosystem under the Ægis initiative. erlef.org/blog/eef/hex...
Sponsor of the Month: bitcrowd 👏 Every sponsor helps our foundation grow—and each month we take a moment to highlight their work and share it with the community. bitcrowd designs and builds custom applications using Elixir and other technologies. 👉 bitcrowd.net/en
Prepare your proposal for the Málaga Community Unconference! You can participate in three formats: 🧠 Teach 💬 Discuss 📚 Learn — a call for experts to share their knowledge. Learn more: marketing.erlef.org/events/malag...
🗳️The EEF Board is Having its 2026 Election! As a community-driven foundation, our board is elected by our members—who can both run and vote. Each year, members have the opportunity to take part in shaping the future of the EEF. Learn more: erlef.org/blog/eef/ele...
We are proud to support #OCX26 as a media partner! Join the global open source community in Brussels, 21–23 April. It is a great opportunity for the Erlang, Elixir & BEAM communities to connect across ecosystems. 🔗 www.ocxconf.org/event/2026/s... #opensource
The NYC Elixir Meetup, organized by @davelucia.com and Kate Rezentes, brought the community together for a great evening of talks and shared experiences. Dan Janowski joined to share how to get involved with the Foundation
Share your Gleam project! ✨ The @gleam.run community is building a showcase site to highlight projects made with Gleam — and they’d love to include yours. 👉 Submit your project: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
New Working Group at the EEF! We’re excited to welcome the OpenRiak Working Group, bringing together people interested in maintaining and evolving #OpenRiak in the BEAM ecosystem. Interested in participating? Join us 👉 members.erlef.org/join-us
A new edition of Meet the Sponsors is out! 🙌 In this series, you can learn more about the organizations that support the work of our Foundation. Wyeworks is committed to the long-term health of the BEAM ecosystem and has become a sponsor of the EEF. erlef.org/blog/sponsor...
A big thank you to @plausible.io for renewing your sponsorship of our Foundation! 🙌 Your continued support is vital to growing our community ❤️ Let’s keep building together! Learn more about them: plausible.io #WeBeamTogether
In this video, Gorenje and Adolfo Neto share their experiences as stipend recipients last year! Their stories show how the stipend program helps people participate, organize, and strengthen the BEAM ecosystem. Thank you both for sharing your experiences 🙌
A big thank you to Avassa for renewing your sponsorship of our Foundation! 🙌 Your continued support is vital to growing our community ❤️ Let’s keep building together!
Today we celebrate another year of the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation 🎂 What started as a community effort keeps growing thanks to the people who contribute, support, and believe in the BEAM ecosystem every day. Thank you for being part of this journey!
Can Erlang run on QNX? Turns out: yes ✅ In this article, @maennchen.dev explores what it takes to port Erlang/OTP to QNX. A great example of curiosity turning into concrete results. erlef.org/blog/eef/otp...