New York City – July 29, 2025 marked a pivotal moment for the Odoo ecosystem in the United States. The Odoo Community US (OCUS) held its inaugural meeting, bringing together developers, partners, consultants, and users to kick off a new chapter in open-source ERP collaboration and innovation.
OCUS is here with a mission: to build a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive community around Odoo in the U.S., while aligning closely with the global Odoo Community Association (OCA). "This kick-off meeting served as both a celebration and a serious working session to lay the foundation for OCUS’s immediate and long-term goals,” said Jorge Elena Poblet, Founder and CEO of Binhex, who, together with Michel Stroom, Founder and Senior Business Consultant at Fluent Advice, are the initiators of the Odoo Community US (OCUS).
Why OCUS? Why Now?
Despite thousands of live Odoo implementations in the U.S., the community has lacked a unified, structured local presence. OCUS is stepping in to fill that gap — with the backing of the global OCA, over 20,000 community-developed apps, 624 official members, and 1400+ contributors worldwide.
By forming a OCA local U.S. branch, OCUS aims to:
- Promote quality and maintainability in U.S.-based Odoo solutions
- Connect U.S. implementers, developers, and users to the global OCA
- Create visibility and credibility for U.S. contributors and agencies
- Support learning, growth, and collaboration through events, training, and working groups
Highlights from the NYC Kick-Off
Attendees at the event got a first-hand look at:
- The OCUS mission and roadmap
- Committee structures, including the Executive and Awareness Committees
- Membership opportunities for freelancers, agencies, and partners
- The 2025–2026 roadmap, including U.S. localization efforts and the first U.S.-based OCUS Sprint
Want to Get Involved?
OCUS is calling on developers, consultants, users, agencies, marketers, and partners to join the movement.
Whether you're contributing code, sharing use cases, or advocating for open-source ERP, OCUS offers:
- Visibility for your work
- Credibility through community involvement
- Opportunities for networking, growth, and influence
Odoo Community US - Kick-off slides
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Thank You Odoo Community US
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us in person in New York City for this historic OCUS kick-off. Your energy, questions, and insights made the event truly special.
We also extend our gratitude to those who watched the livestream or replay on YouTube — your participation from afar shows just how strong and far-reaching the Odoo community is.
Whether you were in the room or tuning in remotely, you’re part of the foundation we’re building. Let’s keep the momentum going — this is only the beginning!
Thank You to the Founding Contributors
This launch would not have been possible without the passion and commitment of the early OCUS contributors. Together, they are helping shape the future of open-source ERP in America.
