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UI5con 2026 is a wrap, and here are some of the highlights from this year's event: 🔸AI is changing the game: Agentic Capabilities for the UI5 Core, Fiori Elements, and Flexibility were a major part of the Keynote and sparked some of the most engaging technical discussions of the day. 🔸The surprise of the year: The JSX/TSX topic caught many attendees off guard and turned out to be one of the most well-received sessions of the entire conference. 🔸A first for UI5con: UX Testing made its debut at this year's event and was met with great enthusiasm from the community. We are excited to see where this goes. 🔸Creativity meets community: The Craft Station offered a fun and welcome break where attendees could make their own paracord keychains and connect with each other in a relaxed setting. 🔸The moments that matter most: As always, the conversations between community members were at the heart of UI5con. The exchange of ideas, feedback, and experiences is what makes this event truly special year after year.   A huge thank you to our team, who made this event possible, and to everyone who joined us. See you at UI5con 2027! 🐦🔥 #UI5con #UI5con2026 #SAPUI5 #OpenUI5 #SAP #UI5 #TechEvent #DeveloperCommunity 

As you have seen at #UI5con, we've been experimenting with a JSX runtime for UI5, and we'd like your feedback on it early. The idea: author your UI5 views as .tsx files, with full per-control TypeScript typing, and no virtual DOM, no reconciler. A JSX element just compiles to a plain constructor call: <Button text="Click me" press=".onPress" /> // → new Button({ text: "Click me", press: ... }) That's the whole model. Babel emits the calls, the runtime hands them to UI5, and everything downstream is UI5 exactly as you know it: metadata, applySettings, bindings, aggregations, events. A JSX expression is a constructor call, not a render description, so there's no re-render loop. Reactivity still comes from UI5 bindings. One expectation to set: this JSX is the UI5 control tree, not the DOM. No native HTML: you compose controls (<Page>, <Button>, <VBox>…), not <div>s, and UI5's renderers produce the markup. Same mental model as an XML view. What we like about it so far: ✅ Per-control typing straight from each control's own settings interface (@openui5/types), no codegen ✅ TSX and XML views coexist, so you can adopt it one view at a time ✅ No fork of UI5: it glues Babel's output into the existing settings model ✅ Readable directives: <For> for bound aggregations, <If> for conditions, fragments for grouping ✅ A plugin SPI to extend it without touching the core ⚠️ This is an incubation. It works, but it's early, and that's exactly why we're posting. Read the full story on the SAP Community blog: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eTktv-t7 Try the live showcase (running app + docs in one): 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esqFpkqq Source & setup guide: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ecdxhYzv Would you write your views this way? What's missing, what feels off? Tell us: open an issue, or just drop a comment here. The critical feedback is the useful kind. #UI5 #SAPUI5 #OpenUI5 #TypeScript #SAP #WebDevelopment #FrontEnd

A huge thank you to our sponsors for #UI5con2026! UI5con would not be possible without the incredible support of the people and companies who believe in this community. This year, a big shoutout goes to 🔸 Neptune Software 🔸 Brandeis Consulting GmbH 🔸 asbrucon GmbH 🔸 j&s-soft AG 🔸 UNIORG Group 🔸 advades GmbH and 🔸 sovanta. Your commitment keeps the UI5 community thriving and makes events like this a reality. We are already looking forward to next year! #UI5con #UI5con2026 #SAPUI5 #OpenUI5 #UI5 #TechEvent #DeveloperCommunity

Still running SAPUI5/OpenUI5 code with deprecated APIs and legacy patterns? It's time to modernize. At UI5con 2026, we ran a hands-on workshop where developers took a real app from legacy to future-proof using UI5 linter. The good news: the entire workshop is now available as a self-paced tutorial. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eKFzYzGb  #SAPUI5 #OpenUI5 #UI5Linter #UI5con #UI5Tools

And that's a wrap! 🎉 What an incredible day it has been. From the moment the doors opened to the very last session, #UI5con2026 reminded us once again why this community is truly one of a kind. A huge, heartfelt thank you to: 🔸All the speakers who shared their knowledge, insights, and vision 🔸 The organizers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly 🔸 The sponsors whose support made this event possible 🔸 And every single attendee who showed up with curiosity, enthusiasm, and that unmistakable UI5 spirit Let's keep the momentum going: Share your key takeaways, reconnect with the people you met today, and stay engaged with the community. Missed a session? Catch up on the recording here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBCc7aYM But Code Connect isn't over yet!  Will re>≡CAP and HANA Tech Con be your next stops? Until next time. See you at UI5con 2027! #UI5con #UI5con2026 #SAPUI5 #OpenUI5 #SAP #UI5 #TechEvent #DeveloperCommunity

Hello from UI5con 2026! Live and in full swing🐦🔥 Right now, as you're reading this, the energy here at #UI5con2026 is absolutely electric! The community is buzzing, the sessions are packed, and the passion for #UI5 is truly unmatched. Whether you're here in person or tuning in from afar, today is a great day to be part of the #UI5 community. 📺 Watch the Live stream on YouTube right now: https://lnkd.in/eBCc7aYM A shoutout to everyone who made the journey here and to all the incredible speakers, organizers, and sponsors making this event happen! Stay tuned. More updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments coming throughout the day. #UI5con #UI5con2026 #SAPUI5 #OpenUI5 #SAP #UI5 #TechEvent #DeveloperCommunity 

UI5con Countdown: 1 day to go! #UI5con2026 is happening tomorrow, and we simply cannot wait. Whether you're joining us on-site or watching via livestream, tomorrow promises a full day of inspiration, innovation, and the community that makes UI5 what it is. 📍 Planning your trip? Whether you're coming by train or car, all info on public transport routes and free parking options (P1–P3, P5 at SAP University) can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ekG8AY4Q 📋 Still finalizing your agenda? Check out the program: https://lnkd.in/ep-MyGQx  💻 Can’t join us onsite? Don’t worry, we’re bringing the full experience to your screen via our YouTube Livestream: https://lnkd.in/eBCc7aYM We're looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones to the UI5con community. See you tomorrow! #UI5con #UI5con2026 #SAPUI5 #OpenUI5 #UIEngineering #SAPDevelopment #TechCommunity

Reminder: UX Testing Registration at UI5con 2026 is still open! ⏳ While UI5 Inspector is fully booked, we still have a few spots left for the following topics: 🔶 SAPUI5 Flexibility: We'redividing the session into two parts 🔸 Hands-on testing – Try our redesigned interface featuring the New Toolbar, New Visualization, and a cleaner UX. 🔸 Planned features – Help us validate three upcoming topics: Versioning, iFrames, and Adding Custom Fields. 🔶 SAP Joule and UI Theme Designer: Explore the potential of SAP Joule and other AI assistants for designers, consultants, and developers. We'll evaluate the usability, reliability, and effectiveness of AI within UI Theme Designer tasks – including a look at the help documentation. Every session runs 45 minutes, pairing you with two researchers who are genuinely listening, because your feedback is what drives our product forward. 👉 Spots are limited, so secure yours now: https://lnkd.in/entc88PF See you at UI5con 2026! #UI5con2026 #SAPUI5 #UXTesting #SAP #UI5 #SAPJoule #UIThemeDesigner #UXResearch #UserFeedback

Session Sneak Peek Part 4: UI5 has entered the chat – AI, MCP Apps and UI5 The conversation around AI and UI5 just got a whole lot more interesting. Get ready to welcome Marian Zeis from IT Consulting Marian Zeis and Mike Zaschka, Independent SAP Solution Architect, Developer and Consultant, who will be bringing their session "UI5 has entered the chat – AI, MCP Apps and UI5" to the UI5con stage. With two experts on stage and a topic this relevant, one thing is certain: this session will have everyone talking. 👉 Take a first peek at what Marian and Mike are bringing to the UI5con stage! Which speaker or session should we feature next? Let us know in the comments! #UI5con2026 #UI5 #OpenUI5 #SAPUI5 #CommunityEvent #TechConference #SneakPeek #AI #MCP #SAPDevelopment