BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//pretalx//pretalx.kicad.org// BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:CET BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20001029T040000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:CET TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20000326T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-3CNMCB@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250911T090000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250911T094000 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to KiCon Europe! Opening Session DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Welcome to KiCon - URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/3CNMCB/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-ZWQ7WX@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250911T094000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250911T102000 DESCRIPTION:Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision Language Models (VLMs) are transforming software development\, but their application in hardware design is still emerging. To be genuinely useful in electronics design\, i t requires a structured understanding of the project. This talk presents A mpereBrain\, a proof-of-concept that gives a local AI the tools to read an d interpret KiCad projects in a structured way. We demonstrate how providi ng the AI with access to project specifications\, schematic diagrams\, and component-level details enables it to become a practical assistant. This allows for reliable\, AI-powered help with tasks like documentation\, comp onent queries\, and basic schematic reviews\, laying the groundwork for mo re advanced\, structured design modifications. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:How can AI - LLMs and VLMs - be useful in KiCad - Charles Henri Gay ot URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/ZWQ7WX/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-WQLGCX@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250911T105000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250911T115000 DESCRIPTION:All things KiCad included version 9 release features and versio n 10 proposed feature set. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:KiCad Project Status - Wayne Stambaugh URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/WQLGCX/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-JMLQLH@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250911T130000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250911T132000 DESCRIPTION:This talk introduces a new\, "dead-simple" paradigm for KiCad l ibraries\, powered by AmpereBrain. We will demonstrate a workflow where ma naging complex\, version-controlled libraries becomes as easy as dragging and dropping a file. AmpereBrain automates the entire lifecycle: it ingest s component files\, organizes them into a Git-backed repository\, and auto matically searches for\, downloads\, and processes datasheets. We will sho wcase how this system creates an intelligent\, queryable component databas e by loading datasheet information into a Large Language Model (LLM)\, all owing you to ask complex questions in natural language. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Drag-and-drop libraries: Git-Powered\, AI-Supercharged Component Ma nagement - Charles Henri Gayot URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/JMLQLH/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-KFXGHP@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250911T132000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250911T134000 DESCRIPTION:With ngspice integration in KiCad\, simulations have never been more accessible in KiCad. But when the design gets complex\, managing the simulations is complex. This talk presents a new methodology\, enabled by AmpereBrain\, that establishes a single\, unified schematic as the source of truth for both design and multiple simulation scenarios. We will demon strate a workflow centered on logically grouping components within your sc hematic. By programmatically activating these groups\, you can define prec ise simulation boundaries on the fly\, while the tool automatically filter s out components irrelevant to the simulation. This structured approach is the key to enabling robust\, repeatable simulation and paving the way for a true CI/CD workflow for hardware development. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Towards a Unified Schematic for Simulation and Design in KiCad - Ch arles Henri Gayot URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/KFXGHP/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-XTZAPW@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250911T134000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250911T141000 DESCRIPTION:Lots of open hardware projects are build using KiCad. Those are now being scraped by LLMs and other generative AI companies. Is that even compatible with the common licenses we typically use? How does this relat e to EU legislation\, and what does this mean in practice?\n\nThis talk wi ll be focused on EU and related German law and is not applicable to other jurisdictions! DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Licensing of hardware designs and AI/LLM learning - cpresser URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/XTZAPW/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-QV8PEN@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250911T144000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250911T152000 DESCRIPTION:Design constraints are to many electronic engineers a necessary method to ensure that their designs can be produced reliably and complies to certain quality standards. KiCAD includes simple design rules editing to accommodate rudimentary needs\, but for more complex designs\, more ad vanced design rules are needed. This talk will describe methods for implem enting constraints between netclasses using custom DRC. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Implementing netclass to netclass constraints using custom DRC - Si gurd Henriksen URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/QV8PEN/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-X3ZQCG@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250911T152000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250911T160000 DESCRIPTION:KiCad variant support in version 10. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Variants - Wayne Stambaugh URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/X3ZQCG/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-3EMKDH@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250911T160000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250911T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join the KiCad Lead Developers and Librarian Team to discuss th e direction of KiCad DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:KiCad Developer Roundtable - URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/3EMKDH/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-QKSUQQ@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250912T090000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250912T094000 DESCRIPTION:DFMs are the starting points necessary for any design work for the manufacture of your PCBs by PCB suppliers. This presentation will show you some basics value to follow while making your PCB design on KiCAD. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Best Practices with KiCad - Pier re Ribeiro Gomes URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/QKSUQQ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-SLVWNR@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250912T094000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250912T103000 DESCRIPTION:Eilbek Research founders Alexander Willer and Augustin Bielefel d share the results of more than one year of work setting up an electronic s production business in Germany. They will discuss what it takes to bring manufacturing back to Europe\, and the role of KiCAD and open-source tech nology in this endeavor. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Setting up Electronics Manufacturing from Scratch: One Year into th e Journey - Alexander Willer\, Augustin Bielefeld URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/SLVWNR/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-HJVMJB@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250912T100000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250912T120000 DESCRIPTION:Thhis workshop is an introduction into simulation with the Eesc hema/ngspice interface. Simple circuits\, enhanced step-by-step\, serve as demonstrators. \n\nIn a short introduction I will talk about why do we wa nt to simulate. Then the ngspice simulator and its integration into KiCad is discussed.\n\nThe need for suitable ngspice models will be emphasized\, where to find them\, where to put them.\n\nThen setting up a simulation i s introduced by creating a resistive divider\, step by step\, and running op an dc simulations. An RC network will be used to introduce transient an d ac simulations.\n\nThen amplifiers and oscillators may follow\, using tr ansistors and opamps.\n\nThe rolle of subcircuit models\, and the need for proper pin assigmants\, especially for multi unit devices\, will be discu ssed.\n\nDepending on the feedback from the participants\, more complex ci rcuits (dc/dc converters\, class D amplifiers ...) may be demonstrated. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Workshop Room SUMMARY:Circuit Simulation with KiCad/ngspice - Holger Vogt URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/HJVMJB/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-APGM88@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250912T110000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250912T113000 DESCRIPTION:The talk will look at the new IPC API for plugin development. I t will demonstrate how to write a plugin using the new API in Python to do simple component placement. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Using the new IPC for plugin development - Otto Strydom URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/APGM88/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-3CPMVC@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250912T113000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250912T120000 DESCRIPTION:In the KiCad libraries\, the vast majority of footprints\, over half the 3d models\, and some of the symbols are generated from code. Com e to this talk to learn about how the generators are structured\, how they 're evolving\, and how this affects KiCad users and librarians. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Generating the KiCad libraries - a recent history - Kliment URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/3CPMVC/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-DKJB9Q@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250912T133000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250912T141000 DESCRIPTION:Most integrated circuits come safely packaged in epoxy\, but no t everyone has that luxury. Sometimes\, we need to handle bare dies and bo nd them ourselves. In this talk\, I will give a short introduction to the wirebonding process for prototype chips and share some of the unexpected c hallenges I faced before finally getting my first chip to work. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Poor mans intro to Wire-Bonding - Stephan Bökelmann URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/DKJB9Q/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-NFCDLN@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250912T140000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250912T160000 DESCRIPTION:Recently\, Linus Torvalds has started to work on a few PCB desi gns using KiCAD for electric guitar effects. When I saw that\, I immediate lly witnessed the opportunity to jump into this project and help out with FreeCAD\, turning a PCB into an enclosed device. In this workshop\, I will recreate the enclosure\, that I designed for that project and create an a ssembly in FreeCAD\, showcasing the interoperability of FreeCAD (mCAD) and KiCAD (eCAD). Everyone who is attending this workshow\, is welcomed to fo llow the steps in FreeCAD. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Workshop Room SUMMARY:Recreating the enclosure for an Electric Guitar Effect PCB in FreeC AD from Linus Torvalds' side-project - Aleksander Sadowski URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/NFCDLN/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-9M8PDH@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250912T143000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250912T151000 DESCRIPTION:SLiCAP: www.slicap.org is a symbolic linear circuit analysis pr ogram written in Python. It is intended to set up and solve design equatio ns for analog circuits. It is used in BSc and MSc courses "Structured Elec tronic Design" at the TU Delft: https://analog-electronics.tudelft.nl. SLi CAP interfaces with KiCad\, NGspice\, Jupyter notebooks\, LaTeX\, Sphinx\, and a CSV design database. This presentation shows you how to integrate S LiCAP into your analog-design workflow. DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Symbolic Linear Circuit Analysis with KiCAD schematics - Anton Mont agne URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/9M8PDH/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-N78GXG@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250912T154000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250912T162000 DESCRIPTION:In Git\, we typically bundle code changes with a commit message explaining the 'what' and 'why.' But commits often relate to broader cont exts—issues\, features\, bugs—that aren't explicitly captured. This ta lk explores how we can leverage Git to add such context information and ma ybe learn new ways access information from Git DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:Storing more information in your git - Tabea Röthemeyer URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/N78GXG/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-kicon-europe-2025-V8NKVL@pretalx.kicad.org DTSTART;TZID=CET:20250912T162000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20250912T170000 DESCRIPTION:Thank you for attending KiCon Europe DTSTAMP:20260417T181124Z LOCATION:Main KiCon Presentation Space SUMMARY:KiCon Europe Closing Session - URL:https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/talk/V8NKVL/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR