Nova Smar Participates in The Open Group Houston Summit 2026 in the United States

From October 26 to 29, 2026, Nova Smar participated in The Open Group Houston Summit, held at the Hyatt Regency Houston West in Houston, Texas, United States.

The company was represented by its CEO, Libânio Carlos de Souza, and its product manager, Luciano Botto, who participated in the activities and discussions held during the meeting, which brought together representatives from industry, government organizations, academic institutions, and professionals from the technology sector.

One of the highlights of Nova Smar’s participation took place during the special plenary session commemorating The Open Group’s 30th anniversary. On that occasion, Luciano Botto gave a presentation titled “A Global and Open Journey,” contributing to the discussions and reflections on the history and future of international technological collaboration.

Three decades of collaboration and innovation

Founded in 1996, The Open Group has, for three decades, brought together a global community dedicated to promoting open standards, strengthening collaboration, and fostering technological innovation.

Throughout its history, the organization has helped companies and institutions tackle the challenges of an ever-changing technological landscape by supporting digital transformation through trusted standards, certification programs, and knowledge sharing.

The 30th-anniversary celebration also provides an opportunity to recognize past achievements and envision new possibilities for the future. In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, The Open Group reaffirms its commitment to collaboration, interoperability, and innovation across different sectors and organizations around the world.

International presence

Participation in The Open Group Houston Summit 2026 strengthens Nova Smar’s presence in international technology discussion initiatives and forums, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange, institutional networking, and monitoring trends that contribute to the industry’s development.

The presence of its representatives at the meeting also underscores the importance of keeping abreast of global trends in the sector and participating in discussions aimed at developing technological solutions and standards to address current and future challenges.