Connect, collaborate, and grow: Your guide to Ecosystem Success Day at Red Hat Summit 2026

Are you ready to accelerate your business and dive into the future of open innovation? We certainly are! Red Hat Summit 2026 is coming quickly and we can’t wait to see you all in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 11-14, especially as we have something extra special lined up just for our partner community.

If you’re a Red Hat partner, you don't just get a seat at the table—you get an entire event dedicated to you on Monday, May 11. Ecosystem Success Day at Red Hat Summit is a high-impact experience designed exclusively to help Red Hat partners connect with other industry leaders, expand business opportunities, and gain strategic insights.

Remember: Even if you have already registered for Red Hat Summit, make sure you register specifically for Ecosystem Success Day through the session catalog and book your travel accommodations accordingly. 

Keep scrolling for a sneak peak of what’s in store at Ecosystem Success Day and step-by-step instructions on how to register: 

Fuel your success (literally)

We know you can't architect the future on an empty stomach. We’re kicking things off on Monday, May 11, with the Ecosystem Success Day Luncheon at 12 PM EDT. It’s the perfect time to pull up a chair, grab some lunch, and catch up with peers and Red Hat leadership before the main stage lights go up.

The main event: Ecosystem Success Day keynote

At 1:30 PM EDT, join us for our keynote: Accelerate your growth: Driving profitability in the Red Hat Ecosystem. You’ll hear directly from Red Hat executives, including Red Hat’s Vice President of Global Partner Ecosystem, Kevin Kennedy, and other industry thought leaders about how we win together. We’ll explore how open innovation is reshaping the way we deliver value to customers and what’s next for our joint business.

Speaking of innovation, during the keynote, we will also unveil the winners of the 2026 Red Hat Ecosystem Innovation Awards! These awards spotlight partner excellence across technology focus areas like AI, virtualization, and automation, recognizing those who have achieved breakthrough results with customers.

Choose your own adventure: Breakout sessions

After the keynote, the afternoon is yours. We’ve curated targeted breakout sessions starting at 3 PM EDT to help you monetize the full lifecycle of our joint solutions.

Here’s more about what we’ll explore together:

• Architecting the future of AI: Learn how to build repeatable AI platforms using the Red Hat AI Factory with NVIDIA.
• Automating the automators: Discover how to monetize Ansible Automation and leverage Red Hat lifecycle incentives.
• Accelerating RHEL growth: Explore strategies for winning the hybrid cloud through specialization.
• Capturing the virtualization land grab: A case study on transitioning your practice to OpenShift Virtualization.
• Maximize the value of your Red Hat partnership: Your blueprint for the next generation of the Red Hat Partner Program.

Secure your spot today

Space is limited, and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that Ecosystem Success Day requires a separate registration step from your general Summit pass. Follow these steps to reserve your spot:

Step 1: Register for Red Hat Summit 2026 as a partner.

Step 2: Navigate to the session catalog. Add the Ecosystem Success Day keynote to your agenda. 

Step 3: Once the keynote is added to your schedule, this will automatically unlock access to the afternoon breakout sessions.

See you there!