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See what’s waiting beyond the sessions

There’s more than one way to learn and engage at Red Hat® Summit. From tinkering with tools in the product booths to an underwater party, you’ll find exclusive events, opportunities to learn, and lasting connections with new friends.

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Fill out your social calendar

Join us for evening receptions and industry-focused happy hours to share insights with peers, discuss technology solutions, and relax over food and drinks.

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Kick off your week in style

Start the conference connecting with peers through delicious refreshments and great conversation at the official Red Hat Summit kickoff party in the expo hall.

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Attend an evening reception & happy hour

Unwind with sponsors, industry leaders, and peers at the expo networking reception. Chat about new Red Hat tech and event highlights—and score exclusive swag.

Georgia Aquarium

Celebrate with us at our closing event

Join us Wednesday evening at Georgia Aquarium. Enjoy exclusive exhibit access—in the company of sea otters and manta rays—at the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere.

 

Find your crowd

Need help finding relevant activities? We created Red Hat Summit personas to match your business challenges with the most relevant sessions. Simply register to find your persona and explore your recommended track.

When you get to Atlanta, find others in your persona group by looking for a matching color bar on your badge. Keep the conversation going by messaging them directly in the Red Hat Events Guide mobile app once it's available for download.

Uncover new experiences in the expo hall

There are dozens of new and engaging activities across the expo hall floor, including opportunities to interact directly with subject matter experts. Beyond technical knowledge, many more activities await—including a chance to get the latest Red Hat gear.

Red Hat booths

Talk to Red Hatters about the platforms, products, and services that power your work—and explore new, dedicated areas for sovereign cloud and security.

Lightning labs & talks

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Learn quickly on your own schedule. Attend 20-minute, expert-led lightning talks, or try our new self-serve lightning labs right on the expo floor.

Chart your course to the booths in the expo hall

Enhance your Red Hat Summit experience by finding your niche on the show floor.

Red Hat technologies and services

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Red Hat OpenShift
    • Red Hat Application Services
    • Virtualization
  • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
  • Red Hat AI
  • Red Hat Edge
  • Red Hat Sovereign Cloud New
  • Security New
  • Red Hat Services

Activities and learning

  • Lightning Labs New
  • Experience Zone
  • DevZone
  • Community Central

Community and cool stuff

  • Cool Stuff Store
  • Swag Station New
  • Community Garden New
  • Lawn Lounge New
  • Assembly Lounge New

Grab new swag and give something back

Save room in your suitcase because the Cool Stuff Store is back with Red Hat classics and Atlanta-specific exclusive gear. When you’re done there, you can also head over to the Swag Station to score fun, personalized goodies.

While you're exploring, we invite you to also take a moment to give back by helping us assemble gardening kits for kids. 

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Say hello to our sponsors

Our sponsors play a vital role in making Red Hat Summit a reality. Explore their solutions to your challenges at their booths in the expo hall or gain technical insights by participating in our sponsored sessions to learn more about their newest innovations.

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