Apache OpenMeetings is a mature, open-source video conferencing and collaboration platform trusted by enterprises and educational institutions worldwide. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of OpenMeetings’ core capabilities including OAuth2 authentication, LDAP integration, virtual backgrounds, mobile applications, clustering for high availability, and WebService APIs for enterprise integration. This talk is designed for developers, system administrators, and decision-makers exploring self-hosted video conferencing solutions with modern AI enhancements. Key Takeaways of the talk are: Understand the enterprise‑grade capabilities of Apache OpenMeetings, Learn how to integrate OpenMeetings with existing identity providers and directory services, See how virtual backgrounds and mobile apps enhance the user experience, Discover clustering options for scaling to thousands of concurrent users, Extend OpenMeetings with custom WebService integrations, Witness a live demonstration of AI‑agent integration using OpenClaw.By the end of this session, you will understand OpenMeetings’ architecture, deployment options, and how to extend it with AI agents to build next-generation collaboration platforms.

Speakers:

Wentao Liu: Manager of omfoss.com

Wentao Liu has been a passionate contributor to the Apache Software Foundation for many years. With over two decades of experience in the Linux and open‑source ecosystem, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the OpenMeetings project—from core development and community building to real‑world enterprise adoption.

His contributions include: Delivering talks and workshops about Apache OpenMeetings at major open‑source conferences such as ApacheCon, FOSSASIA, FOSDEM, and CommunityOverCode, helping to evangelize the platform’s capabilities to a global audience. Founding a company that builds commercial video‑conference appliances based on Apache OpenMeetings, demonstrating how the project can be tailored for secure, scalable, on‑premise deployments. Driving the integration of modern authentication (OAuth2, LDAP), virtual backgrounds, mobile applications, and clustering features that make OpenMeetings ready for enterprise use.

Zeguo Mao: sophomore

Zeguo Mao is a sophomore at Central South University of Forestry and Technology, majoring in computer science and Technology. With a strong foundation in C, C++, Java, and web technologies including SpringBoot, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript, Mao has cultivated a practical, project-driven approach to building interactive systems. His technical curiosity extends deeply into the realm of Artificial Intelligence, where he possesses a solid understanding of machine learning and deep learning algorithms.

Mao’s hands-on experience with intelligent devices, particularly the development of voice-interaction applications for Rokid smart glasses, gives him a unique perspective on human-computer collaboration. He led the “Universal Manual” project, creating a fully voice-controlled object recognition and intelligent explanation system that demonstrates the seamless integration of AR hardware with AI-driven context awareness. Additionally, as the principal investigator for the “Betel Nut Automatic Picking Robot” project, Mao was responsible for market research, feasibility analysis, and the comprehensive technical design of an autonomous system.

Xianxiong Luo: Organizer of GitCoffee Open Source Community

Xianxiong is a seasoned technology leader with 17+ years of hands-on experience in software development, enterprise architecture, and technical team management across E-commerce, Ride-hailing, and Open Source ecosystems. Former Product Manager for the Membership Business Line at Better Life Group and former Architect & Technical Director at Guangcai Shenzhou Group. Currently serving as the Head of Yifei Open Source and Lead Maintainer of GitCoffee Open Source Community.

Recognized as a 2024 & 2025 Outstanding Partner of the OpenTiny Open Source Community (under Huawei Cloud). Deeply focused on bridging open-source community building with enterprise-grade AI applications. Core technical expertise spans Java Backend Architecture, Full-Stack Development, and AI Agent Implementation.