docs(community): Announce 2026 Executive Committee

Author: neural-loop

content/about/_index.md

@@ -3,17 +3,17 @@ title: "About Open Neuromorphic"
 image: ONM.png
 description: "Learn about Open Neuromorphic: our mission, community, governance with our Executive Committee, and how our founders sparked this collaborative hub for neuromorphic computing."
 executive_committee:
-  - name: "Jens E. Pedersen"
-    role: "Chair"
-    # contributor_slug: "jens-egholm-pedersen" # Optional: if name doesn't urlize correctly
   - name: "Justin Riddiough"
+    role: "Chair"
+    contributor_slug: "justin-riddiough"
+  - name: "Alexandre Marcireau"
     role: "Vice-Chair"
-    # contributor_slug: "justin-riddiough" # Optional
-  - name: "Danny Rosen"
+    contributor_slug: "alexandre-marcireau"
+  - name: "Effiong Blessing"
     role: "Secretary"
-    # contributor_slug: "danny-rosen" # Optional
+    contributor_slug: "effiong-blessing"
 
-founders: # New section added here
+founders:
   - name: "Fabrizio Ottati"
     member_id: 1
     # contributor_slug: "fabrizio-ottati" # Optional, if needed by author-card correctly
@@ -39,17 +39,17 @@ ONM is dedicated to providing a comprehensive ecosystem for the neuromorphic com
 
 *   **The Neuromorphic Hub:** Our curated guides to [Neuromorphic Hardware](/neuromorphic-computing/hardware/) and [Software](/neuromorphic-computing/software/) are designed to help you navigate the landscape and find the tools and platforms you need.
 *   **Educational Content & Events:**
-  *   Engaging **[Blog Posts](/blog/)** featuring insights, tutorials, and deep dives into neuromorphic topics.
-  *   Interactive **[Workshops](/workshops/)** and **[Student Talks](/neuromorphic-computing/student-talks/)** sessions with experts from academia and industry.
-  *   Live **[Hacking Hours](/neuromorphic-computing/software/hacking-hours/)** exploring software, tackling coding challenges, and discussing the latest developments.
+*   Engaging **[Blog Posts](/blog/)** featuring insights, tutorials, and deep dives into neuromorphic topics.
+*   Interactive **[Workshops](/workshops/)** and **[Student Talks](/neuromorphic-computing/student-talks/)** sessions with experts from academia and industry.
+*   Live **[Hacking Hours](/neuromorphic-computing/software/hacking-hours/)** exploring software, tackling coding challenges, and discussing the latest developments.
 *   **A Collaborative Platform:**
-  *   Our **[GitHub organization](https://github.com/open-neuromorphic)** serves as a platform for open-source neuromorphic projects. We welcome new contributions and can help migrate existing projects.
-  *   A thriving **[Discord community](https://discord.gg/hUygPUdD8E)** for discussions, Q&A, networking, and real-time collaboration.
+*   Our **[GitHub organization](https://github.com/open-neuromorphic)** serves as a platform for open-source neuromorphic projects. We welcome new contributions and can help migrate existing projects.
+*   A thriving **[Discord community](https://discord.gg/hUygPUdD8E)** for discussions, Q&A, networking, and real-time collaboration.
 *   **A Broad and Inclusive Scope:** Our community embraces the full spectrum of neuromorphic engineering. We welcome projects and discussions spanning from computational neuroscience and biologically plausible models to performance-driven machine learning and hardware co-design. Our focus is on fostering collaboration across diverse areas, including:
-  *   Spiking Neural Network (SNN) frameworks for simulation, training, and inference.
-  *   Event-based sensor technology and data processing tools.
-  *   Digital, analog, and mixed-signal neuromorphic hardware.
-  *   Efforts to improve interoperability and create a more unified open-source ecosystem.
+*   Spiking Neural Network (SNN) frameworks for simulation, training, and inference.
+*   Event-based sensor technology and data processing tools.
+*   Digital, analog, and mixed-signal neuromorphic hardware.
+*   Efforts to improve interoperability and create a more unified open-source ecosystem.
 
 ## Our Governance: The Executive Committee
 

content/blog/announcing-2026-executive-committee/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+---
+title: "Announcing the 2026 Open Neuromorphic Executive Committee"
+date: 2026-02-14T09:00:00-05:00
+author: "Open Neuromorphic"
+tags: ["Community", "Announcements", "Governance"]
+description: "Meet the new leadership team elected with a mandate to evolve ONM's structure and drive key initiatives in education and open science."
+image: "" # Will fallback to generated OG image
+---
+
+As Open Neuromorphic continues to grow as a central hub for researchers, students, and engineers, we are excited to announce the ratification of the **2026 Executive Committee**.
+
+Following our recent General Meeting, a new leadership team has been elected. This transition marks a pivotal moment for ONM's governance: the incoming committee has been elected with a specific **mandate to update the Organisational Charter**.
+
+While the new committee members currently hold the traditional titles required by our existing bylaws, their primary governance goal is to flatten the organizational structure. In the coming months, they will work to transition the EC from a hierarchical model to one defined by collaborative areas of responsibility.
+
+Please join us in welcoming the new committee members.
+
+## The 2026 Executive Committee
+
+### **Chair: Justin Riddiough**
+Previously serving as Vice-Chair, Justin has been elected as the new Chair. He brings extensive experience in digital infrastructure and community operations. He plans to focus on ensuring the stability and scalability of ONM’s platforms, financial sustainability, and the "Knowledge Graph" strategy of the website.
+> *"My goal is to provide a stable, open-source infrastructure that empowers our volunteers and researchers to build the future of neuromorphic computing without administrative friction."*
+
+### **Vice-Chair: Alexandre Marcireau**
+Alexandre joins the committee as Vice-Chair. As a respected researcher in the event-based vision space, he will focus on scientific integrity and quality control. His aim is to ensure our initiatives align with academic rigor while bridging the gap between established research standards and open community growth.
+> *"We need to balance inclusivity with scientific standards. I look forward to helping ONM become a credible, authoritative resource where open science can thrive."*
+
+### **Secretary: Effiong Blessing**
+Effiong has been elected Secretary. With a strong background in collaborative projects (including leadership within **Project Phaser**), Effiong will focus on communications and community engagement. Her priorities include expanding our educational pipelines and fostering engagement through competitions.
+> *"I am excited to help build structured pathways—like our upcoming 'Zero to Silicon' series—that take students from curiosity to contribution."*
+
+---
+
+## A Mandate for Evolution
+The 2026 General Assembly discussed moving away from a traditional hierarchy to better reflect the collaborative nature of open source. The new committee is tasked with exploring these changes and drafting updates to the Charter. This shift aims to distribute decision-making among leaders with specific domain expertise rather than concentrating it in a single title.
+
+## A Note of Gratitude
+We extend our deepest gratitude to the outgoing Chair, **Jens E. Pedersen**, and Secretary, **Danny Rosen**. Their vision and tireless effort over the past year established the foundational charter, policies, and volunteer infrastructure that allow us to operate today. They remain valued members of our Fellowship.
+
+## Looking Ahead: 2026 Priorities
+The new committee has already begun work on several key initiatives discussed during the transition:
+
+1.  **Educational Pipelines:** Developing the **"Zero to Silicon"** series and hybrid events to create clear on-ramps for undergraduates.
+2.  **Open Source Advocacy:** Continuing to highlight open tools while encouraging proprietary groups to engage with the community transparently.
+3.  **Knowledge Retention:** Exploring tools to better capture technical discussions in Discord, turning ephemeral chats into permanent resources.
+4.  **Community Competitions:** Collaborating with partners like Project Phaser to introduce benchmarking competitions that drive innovation.

content/contributors/effiong-blessing/index.md

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+---
+title: "Effiong Blessing"
+description: "Secretary of Open Neuromorphic and leader within Project Phaser. Focused on communications, community engagement, and educational pipelines."
+social:
+  - icon: "fa-brands fa-linkedin"
+    link: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/blessing-effiong/"
+    title: "linkedin"
+draft: false
+---
+Effiong Blessing is the Secretary of Open Neuromorphic (2026). She has a strong background in collaborative projects and leadership within Project Phasor. Her focus is on expanding educational pipelines and fostering engagement through competitions.

content/neuromorphic-computing/initiatives/executive-committee.md

@@ -3,27 +3,27 @@ title: "Executive Committee"
 description: "The elected Executive Committee of Open Neuromorphic, responsible for guiding the community and its initiatives."
 legacy: false
 author:
-- Jens E. Pedersen
-- Justin Riddiough
-- Danny Rosen
-date: 2025-05-18 # Date of election/start of term
+  - Justin Riddiough
+  - Alexandre Marcireau
+  - Effiong Blessing
+date: 2026-02-14 # Date of election/start of term
 draft: false
 type: initiatives
 executive_committee:
-  - name: "Jens E. Pedersen"
-    role: "Chair"
-    # contributor_slug: "jens-egholm-pedersen"
   - name: "Justin Riddiough"
+    role: "Chair"
+    contributor_slug: "justin-riddiough"
+  - name: "Alexandre Marcireau"
     role: "Vice-Chair"
-    # contributor_slug: "justin-riddiough"
-  - name: "Danny Rosen"
+    contributor_slug: "alexandre-marcireau"
+  - name: "Effiong Blessing"
     role: "Secretary"
-    # contributor_slug: "danny-rosen"
+    contributor_slug: "effiong-blessing"
 ---
 
-The individuals below form the current Executive Committee for Open Neuromorphic, elected on **May 18th, 2025**. This committee is responsible for the operational and strategic guidance of ONM, as outlined in our charter.
+The individuals below form the current Executive Committee for Open Neuromorphic, elected on **February 1st, 2026**. This committee is responsible for the operational and strategic guidance of ONM, as outlined in our charter.
 
 {{< display_executive_committee >}}
 
-The Executive Committee's roles, responsibilities, and the community's governance structure are detailed in the **[Open Neuromorphic Organisational Charter](/about/charter/)**.
+The Executive Committee's roles, responsibilities, and the community's governance structure are detailed in the **[Open Neuromorphic Organisational Charter](/about/governance/organisational-charter/)**.
 This charter was formally adopted by the committee following their election.