Find the right mix of activities for you
Experience everything Red Hat® Summit has to offer. Discover new ways to learn, collaborate, and connect through engaging onsite activities designed to inspire.
Explore your possibilities at Red Hat Summit
Throughout your Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest experience, you have the option to participate in everything from our kickoff party and evening receptions to industry-specific happy hours and persona lounges. Take advantage of opportunities to meet your peers and connect with our customers.
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Discover innovation beyond the sessions
In addition to the activities below, you can take part in a reception at the end of each day to reflect on your experiences and network over food and beverages. As a reminder, don't forget your badge! You must be registered and have your badge to attend all evening events.
Kickoff party
Launch the event in style. Monday night’s kickoff party is your chance to connect and celebrate. Join us Monday, May 19, from 5-7 PM to connect and celebrate.
Expo networking reception and industry happy hours
Network with sponsors and industry leaders, discuss new solutions, gain insights, and score some swag—all with refreshments on Tuesday, May 20, from 5-7 PM.
Lansdowne Street receptions
Wrap up Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest with receptions on historic Lansdowne Street on Wednesday, May 21, from 6-9 PM with shuttles starting at 5:15 PM. Remember to pick up your invite at the Red Hat Summit will call any time before the event.
Tour the expo hall
If you're looking to take a break between sessions, visit our expo hall to connect 1-on-1 with experts ready to answer your questions in real time, experience hands-on live demos of our products and technologies, and explore booths featuring emerging projects.
Booths
Meet with Red Hat experts and talk through your most technical questions. Find our engineers in the following topic- and product-focused booths:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux®
- Red Hat OpenShift® and Virtualization
- Red Hat Ansible® Automation Platform
- Red Hat Edge
- Red Hat Application Services
- Red Hat AI
- Red Hat Services (Training and Certification; Consulting; Technical Account Management)
- Community Central
- Open Source AI Zone
- DevZone
- Experience Zone
- Partner Zone
Lightning talks
Explore and discuss new topics in 20 minutes with subject matter experts.
Emerging technologies
Get up to speed on InstructLab, AI, edge computing, and other unique projects.
Persona lounges
Relax, recharge, and connect with like-minded attendees who have similar roles and interests in the persona lounges.
Additionally, you can reach out to your sales representative to book a 1-on-1 meeting.
Browse all the Red Hat swag options
We’re bringing the Cool Stuff Store to Red Hat Summit 2025. The store will be stocked with Red Hat classics, as well as brand-new items exclusive to attendees. This year’s offerings will feature surprise swag items and a 2025 Red Hat Summit T-shirt.
Find the fun in between
Before heading into the expo hall, visit the lobby pop-up to generate a custom photo based on your persona. Inside the expo, give the AI wish machine a go for a surprise giveaway. Afterward, head to bag customization to design your bag with patches. If you're near the Northeast Lobby on Level 1, stop by our volunteer activity to assemble chemistry kits for young learners and future scientists.
Power up your skills
Supercharge your Red Hat Summit experience with Power Training, happening May 18-19 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Choose from 4 expert-led courses and a variety of hands-on labs available throughout the week. Whether you're sharpening your skills or expanding your expertise, you'll find an immersive learning path tailored to your career goals.
Tap into the community
Connect with open source communities and their contributors at Community Day (OpenShift Commons Gathering, Ansible Collab, Linux®, and artificial intelligence) or at Community Central, a gathering of booths and stages of upstream open source communities. Learn about how we collaborate with our communities and how their work supports our product roadmaps for Red Hat Ansible® Automation Platform, Red Hat OpenShift®, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Say hello to our event sponsors
Every year, an important part of the event is the involvement of our sponsors, who we’ve invited to share their company’s message and successes in their Red Hat partnerships. Stop by our sponsor booths within the expo hall, or join one of our sponsored sessions, to learn more about these organizations.
