Know Before You Go: Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest 2024

Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest 2024 is just a few days away (May 6-9, 2024 in Denver, CO) and we know you won’t want to miss out on any of the activities, sessions or events we have planned. To help you prepare, we’ve put together a list with some of the highlights you’ll want to know about.

Of course, if you haven’t yet, you can get started by registering for the event now, and then keep reading for tips on how to make the most of this experience.

Mark your calendars for our featured speakers

Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest bring together IT professionals, customers, partners and peers to provide you the tools, connections and knowledge to support your technology goals. Attendees will experience visionary technology industry keynotes featuring Red Hat executives and industry leaders, as well as many of our customers and partners sharing real stories of working with Red Hat products.

This year’s keynotes will feature Red Hat executives including:

• President and CEO, Matt Hicks
• Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Ashesh Badani
• Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Global Engineering, Chris Wright
• Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Leigh Day
• Senior Vice President, Partner Ecosystem Success, Stefanie Chiras and more

We’ll also have visitors from customers and partners including Adobe, Boston’s Children's Hospital, Intel, JPMorgan Chase, NatWest Group, NVIDIA,  Sirius XM and Southwest Airlines to highlight stories about artificial intelligence, automation, solving difficult challenges, meeting customer demands and more.

Get started by building your agenda

Visit the session catalog to save your seat in breakout sessions and labs. You will also see personalized recommendations based on the information you provided at registration. Note: Registration is required for all breakouts, panels, roundtable discussions and labs.

View your agenda to see what you’ve already signed up for. Session times and details may have changed since you last added them to your agenda.

Find the right mix of activities for you

There will be ample opportunities to network, connect, collaborate and more. Whether you’re seeking to learn about our products and technologies, looking to snuggle some puppies or need to take a break at the oxygen bar, there’s a whole slate of activities to choose from. A few of the highlights include:

• Red Hat Summit welcome reception: Join our welcome reception at the Colorado Convention Center Bluebird Terrace—a brand new venue with views of the Rocky Mountains to the north and west and Denver’s skyline to the east. Connect over live music, local food, beer tastings, outdoor games and more.
• Red Hat Summit hall crawl: The hall crawl features industry-specific meet-ups, opportunities to visit and network with Red Hat sponsors, giveaways and chances to win prizes. This is a great way to connect with other attendees and learn about new offerings while enjoying light appetizers and drinks.
• Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest block party: This year’s block party will take on a Western twist as we celebrate Colorado’s roots in the hip LoHi neighborhood. Close out the week with a celebration as we take over 3 neighboring venues. Attendees can walk between each location to partake in a variety of activities.
• Pickleball sponsored by F5: Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, we encourage you to join the pickleball excitement on our pickleball court, where networking and friendly competition collide.
• Denver dog park: Experience the joy of cuddling and playing with adorable puppies. These furry companions will be at Red Hat Summit for 2-hour windows each day, May 7-9 courtesy of Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue.
• Mile high oxygen bar:  Immerse yourself in a revitalizing experience as you breathe in over 90% pure oxygen and soothing aromatherapy.

Fill it Forward charitable initiative

Red Hat strives to strengthen the communities where our associates live and work and there will be an opportunity for you to give back to the community while on site. We partnered with our corporate responsibility program, Red Hat Cares, to choose Fill it Forward as a partner to give back to WaterAid during the event. Please bring a reusable water bottle to participate and make sure to start hydrating before you get to Denver, CO as the increased elevation can be an adjustment.

Can’t make it in person?

Event highlights and key takeaways will be available on Red Hat TV after the event. Follow @RedHat and @RedHatSummit on X (formerly Twitter) to get real-time updates from the event. Join the conversation using #RHSummit and #AnsibleFest.