diff --git a/.bazelrc b/.bazelrc
index 639cde0..d307a7b 100644
--- a/.bazelrc
+++ b/.bazelrc
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ test --test_output=errors
 common --registry=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/eclipse-score/bazel_registry/main/
 common --registry=https://bcr.bazel.build
 common --credential_helper=*.qnx.com=%workspace%/scripts/internal/qnx_creds.py
+common --credential_helper_timeout="60s"
 
 # Ferrocene must be common compiler for HOST. To ensure metadata compatibility for proc macro crates!
 build:_common --extra_toolchains=@score_toolchains_rust//toolchains/ferrocene:ferrocene_x86_64_unknown_linux_gnu
diff --git a/examples/BUILD b/examples/BUILD
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..39b8b4e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/BUILD
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+# *******************************************************************************
+# Copyright (c) 2025 Contributors to the Eclipse Foundation
+#
+# See the NOTICE file(s) distributed with this work for additional
+# information regarding copyright ownership.
+#
+# This program and the accompanying materials are made available under the
+# terms of the Apache License Version 2.0 which is available at
+# https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+# *******************************************************************************
+alias(
+    name = "basic",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration:basic",
+)
+
+alias(
+    name = "main_macro_basic",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration:main_macro_basic",
+)
+
+alias(
+    name = "branching",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration:branching",
+)
+
+alias(
+    name = "catch_error",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration:catch_error",
+)
+
+alias(
+    name = "dag",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration:dag",
+)
+
+alias(
+    name = "events_across_local_programs",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration:events_across_local_programs",
+)
+
+alias(
+    name = "shutdown",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration:shutdown",
+)
+
+alias(
+    name = "shutdown_using_signals",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration:shutdown_using_signals",
+)
+
+alias(
+    name = "inter_process_event_sender",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration:inter_process_event_sender",
+)
+
+alias(
+    name = "inter_process_event_receiver",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration:inter_process_event_receiver",
+)
+
+alias(
+    name = "camera_drv_object_det",
+    actual = "//src/orchestration/examples/camera_drv_object_det:camera_drv_object_det",
+)
diff --git a/examples/README.md b/examples/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e70052b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,295 @@
+# Orchestrator Examples
+
+Example programs are demonstrating various features of the Orchestration framework.
+Orchestrator examples are located in [examples](../src/orchestration/examples) directory.
+In this directory there are Bazel aliases located for compatybility.
+
+## Running Examples
+
+All examples can be run using Bazel:
+
+```bash
+bazel run //examples:basic
+bazel run //examples:main_macro_basic
+bazel run //examples:branching
+bazel run //examples:catch_error
+bazel run //examples:dag
+bazel run //examples:events_across_local_programs
+bazel run //examples:shutdown
+bazel run //examples:shutdown_using_signals
+bazel run //examples:inter_process_event_sender
+bazel run //examples:inter_process_event_receiver
+bazel run //examples/camera_drv_object_det:camera_drv_object_det
+```
+
+## Available Examples
+
+### basic.rs
+
+A foundational example demonstrating the core concepts of the orchestration framework.
+
+This example shows:
+
+- Creating an orchestration design with events and actions
+- Registering common functions and events into a design
+- Building a program with sequential and concurrent action execution
+- Using `SequenceBuilder` to chain actions in order
+- Using `ConcurrencyBuilder` to execute actions in parallel
+- Synchronizing on timer events
+- Binding actions to dedicated workers
+- Running a program with cyclic timer events
+
+**Key concepts:** Design creation, program registration, sequential vs concurrent execution, worker binding, timer events
+
+### main_macro_basic.rs
+
+Demonstrates using the `#[kyron::main]` macro for simplified Kyron runtime initialization when working with orchestration.
+
+This example illustrates:
+
+- Using the main macro to reduce boilerplate setup code
+- Quick runtime initialization with default parameters
+- Integration between Kyron runtime and orchestration framework
+- Simplified program execution flow
+
+**Key concepts:** `#[kyron::main]` macro, simplified setup, runtime integration
+
+### catch_error.rs
+
+Shows comprehensive error handling capabilities in orchestration programs.
+
+This example demonstrates:
+
+- Using `CatchBuilder` to handle errors in action sequences
+- Filtering errors by type with `ErrorFilter::UserErrors`
+- Implementing non-recoverable error handlers that stop execution
+- Implementing recoverable error handlers that allow continuation
+- Error handling in concurrent action branches
+- Graceful error propagation and logging
+
+**Key concepts:** Error handling, `CatchBuilder`, recoverable vs non-recoverable errors, error filtering
+
+### dag.rs
+
+Demonstrates Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) execution patterns for complex task dependencies.
+
+This example shows:
+
+- Creating a DAG with 10 nodes representing a complex dependency graph
+- Using `LocalGraphActionBuilder` to define nodes and edges
+- Adding action nodes in any order (automatic topological sorting)
+- Defining dependencies between nodes with edges
+- Parallel execution of independent branches in the graph
+- Automatic scheduling based on node dependencies
+
+The example graph structure:
+
+```text
+N1 ------> N3 --------> N6
+ \                       \
+  \------> N4 ---> N7 --> N9 ----> N10
+  /                      /
+ /                      /
+N2 ------> N5 --------> N8
+```
+
+**Key concepts:** DAG execution, task dependencies, topological sorting, parallel graph traversal
+
+### select_action.rs
+
+Demonstrates conditional action selection based on runtime conditions.
+
+This example shows:
+
+- Implementing conditional branching in orchestration programs
+- Selecting different actions based on program state
+- Dynamic program flow control
+- Decision-making patterns in action sequences
+
+**Key concepts:** Conditional execution, action selection, dynamic flow control
+
+### branching.rs
+
+Illustrates various branching patterns in orchestration programs.
+
+This example demonstrates:
+
+- Different branching strategies for program execution
+- Parallel branch execution with synchronization points
+- Managing multiple execution paths
+- Coordinating concurrent program flows
+
+**Key concepts:** Branching patterns, parallel execution, execution flow management
+
+### events_across_local_programs.rs
+
+Shows event handling and communication between multiple programs within the same process.
+
+This example demonstrates:
+
+- Creating multiple orchestration designs in a single application
+- Using `TriggerBuilder` to send events from one program
+- Using `SyncBuilder` to wait for events in another program
+- Inter-program communication through local events
+- Coordinating multiple programs in a single runtime
+
+**Key concepts:** Inter-program events, local event communication, program coordination, `TriggerBuilder`, `SyncBuilder`
+
+### send_ipc_event.rs
+
+Demonstrates sending inter-process communication (IPC) events using iceoryx2.
+
+This example shows:
+
+- Publishing events to external processes
+- Integration with iceoryx2 for IPC
+- Event-based inter-process communication
+- Cross-process orchestration patterns
+
+**Key concepts:** IPC events, iceoryx2 integration, cross-process communication
+
+### inter_process_event_sender.rs & inter_process_event_receiver.rs
+
+A complete IPC example with separate sender and receiver programs.
+
+These examples demonstrate:
+
+- Setting up an event sender program that publishes events
+- Setting up an event receiver program that listens for events
+- Coordinating two separate processes through IPC events
+- Real-world inter-process orchestration patterns
+
+Run both programs simultaneously:
+
+```bash
+# Terminal 1 - Start the receiver
+bazel run //examples:inter_process_event_receiver
+
+# Terminal 2 - Start the sender
+bazel run //examples:inter_process_event_sender
+```
+
+**Key concepts:** IPC sender/receiver pattern, process coordination, event-driven IPC
+
+### shutdown.rs
+
+Demonstrates proper program lifecycle management with graceful shutdown.
+
+This example shows:
+
+- Defining start and stop actions for a program
+- Using `with_start_action()` for initialization logic
+- Using `with_stop_action()` with timeout for cleanup
+- Implementing shutdown events for controlled termination
+- Handling programs that run indefinitely until shutdown
+- Graceful resource cleanup on exit
+
+**Key concepts:** Program lifecycle, start/stop actions, shutdown events, graceful termination
+
+### shutdown_using_signals.rs
+
+Shows how to handle system signals for graceful shutdown.
+
+This example demonstrates:
+
+- Integrating system signal handlers (SIGINT, SIGTERM)
+- Triggering orchestration shutdown from signal handlers
+- Clean program termination on Ctrl+C or kill signals
+- Signal-driven lifecycle management
+
+**Key concepts:** Signal handling, system integration, signal-driven shutdown
+
+### camera_drv_object_det (Multi-Design Example)
+
+A comprehensive real-world example demonstrating a camera driver with object detection pipeline using multiple coordinated orchestration designs and C++/Rust interoperability.
+
+This example shows:
+
+- **Multi-design orchestration** - Three separate designs working together (timer, camera driver, object detection)
+- **Cross-design event coordination** - Designs triggering events consumed by other designs
+- **C++/Rust interoperability** - Using the `#[import_from_cpp]` macro to call C++ methods from orchestration
+- **Method-based actions** - Registering struct methods as invoke actions with `register_invoke_method`
+- **Complex execution pipeline** - Sequential camera processing followed by parallel object detection
+- **Shared state management** - Using `Arc<Mutex<T>>` to share stateful components across actions
+
+The execution flow:
+
+1. **Timer Design** - Periodically triggers the timer event
+2. **Camera Driver Design** - Waits for timer event, then:
+   - Reads input from camera
+   - Processes the image
+   - Writes output
+   - Triggers object detection event
+3. **Object Detection Design** - Waits for trigger event, then:
+   - Pre-processes the data
+   - Runs three parallel detection queues (Q1, Q2, Q3) implemented in C++
+   - Fuses the results from all queues
+
+The C++ integration uses the `EXPOSE_OBJECT_TO_ORCHESTRATION` macro to export C++ class methods to the orchestration framework, demonstrating seamless interoperability between languages.
+
+Run the complete pipeline:
+
+```bash
+bazel run //examples/camera_drv_object_det:camera_drv_object_det
+```
+
+**Key concepts:** Multi-design orchestration, cross-design events, C++/Rust FFI, `#[import_from_cpp]` macro, method-based actions, stateful components, parallel pipelines
+
+## Orchestration Design Pattern
+
+Most examples follow this common pattern:
+
+1. **Design Creation** - Create a `Design` with configuration and register events/actions
+
+   ```rust
+   let mut design = Design::new("ExampleDesign".into(), DesignConfig::default());
+   design.register_event("my_event".into())?;
+   ```
+
+2. **Program Registration** - Add programs with their execution logic using builders
+
+   ```rust
+   design.add_program("MyProgram", |design_instance, builder| {
+       builder.with_run_action(/* action sequence */);
+       Ok(())
+   });
+   ```
+
+3. **Orchestration Setup** - Create orchestration and configure deployment
+
+   ```rust
+   let mut orch = Orchestration::new()
+       .add_design(design)
+       .design_done();
+   let mut deployment = orch.get_deployment_mut();
+   deployment.bind_events_as_timer(&["my_event".into()], Duration::from_secs(1))?;
+   ```
+
+4. **Runtime Integration** - Create Kyron runtime and execute programs
+
+   ```rust
+   let (builder, _) = RuntimeBuilder::new().with_engine(/* config */);
+   let mut runtime = builder.build()?;
+   runtime.block_on(async move { program.run().await });
+   ```
+
+Common utilities are provided in the `common/` directory, including reusable event registrations, shared function implementations, and helper utilities.
+
+## Logging
+
+All examples use the `logging_tracing` crate for structured logging. The log output shows:
+
+- Execution flow through action sequences
+- Worker assignment and task scheduling
+- Event triggering and synchronization
+- Error handling and recovery
+
+Adjust the log level by modifying the logger configuration:
+
+```rust
+let _logger = LogAndTraceBuilder::new()
+    .global_log_level(Level::INFO)  // Change to DEBUG or TRACE for more detail
+    .enable_logging(true)
+    .build()
+    .expect("Failed to build tracing library");
+```
diff --git a/src/orchestration/BUILD b/src/orchestration/BUILD
index b90539a..d09c803 100644
--- a/src/orchestration/BUILD
+++ b/src/orchestration/BUILD
@@ -91,6 +91,42 @@ rust_binary(
     deps = _EXAMPLE_DEPS,
 )
 
+rust_binary(
+    name = "branching",
+    srcs = [
+        "examples/branching.rs",
+    ] + glob(["examples/common/**/*.rs"]),
+    visibility = ["//visibility:public"],
+    deps = _EXAMPLE_DEPS,
+)
+
+rust_binary(
+    name = "dag",
+    srcs = [
+        "examples/dag.rs",
+    ] + glob(["examples/common/**/*.rs"]),
+    visibility = ["//visibility:public"],
+    deps = _EXAMPLE_DEPS,
+)
+
+rust_binary(
+    name = "shutdown",
+    srcs = [
+        "examples/shutdown.rs",
+    ] + glob(["examples/common/**/*.rs"]),
+    visibility = ["//visibility:public"],
+    deps = _EXAMPLE_DEPS,
+)
+
+rust_binary(
+    name = "shutdown_using_signals",
+    srcs = [
+        "examples/shutdown_using_signals.rs",
+    ] + glob(["examples/common/**/*.rs"]),
+    visibility = ["//visibility:public"],
+    deps = _EXAMPLE_DEPS,
+)
+
 rust_binary(
     name = "events_across_local_programs",
     srcs = [
diff --git a/src/orchestration/examples/common/signal_handler.rs b/src/orchestration/examples/common/signal_handler.rs
index 6a39c21..6ff06ab 100644
--- a/src/orchestration/examples/common/signal_handler.rs
+++ b/src/orchestration/examples/common/signal_handler.rs
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ impl SignalHandler {
     /// Registers signal handlers for SIGINT and SIGTERM.
     pub unsafe fn register_signal_handlers(&self) {
         let mut action: sigaction = core::mem::zeroed();
-        action.sa_sigaction = handler as sighandler_t;
+        action.sa_sigaction = handler as *const () as sighandler_t;
 
         sigaction(SIGINT, &action, core::ptr::null_mut());
         sigaction(SIGTERM, &action, core::ptr::null_mut());