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Red Hat Summit 2026

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What to expect

Red Hat Summit 2026 brings the world's leading enterprise open source conference to Atlanta from May 11-14, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center. With over 6,600 attendees from 1,800+ companies expected, this four-day event is where IT professionals, developers, and technology leaders converge to navigate today's challenges and unlock tomorrow's innovations.

What to Expect

Red Hat Summit 2026 offers an immersive learning experience spanning over 400 sessions and hands-on labs across 40+ topics and 15+ industries. The event combines keynotes from industry pioneers like Red Hat CEO Matt Hicks, interactive product spotlight sessions, and practical workshops that build real-world skills across AI implementation, cloud architecture, virtualization, and hybrid infrastructure.

Attendees can customize their experience through multiple learning formats: breakout sessions, hands-on labs, roundtables, and the comprehensive expo hall featuring live demos and expert consultations. New for 2026 are late-night competitive labs and expanded product spotlight sessions that dive deep into Red Hat's core platforms.

Who Should Attend

This event welcomes professionals at all skill levels—from system administrators and DevOps engineers to CTOs and enterprise architects. Whether you're implementing AI solutions, managing hybrid cloud deployments, or optimizing virtualization strategies, you'll find peer-to-peer learning opportunities and direct access to the experts who build Red Hat technologies.

Event Highlights

  • Hands-On Labs: Build practical skills with guided technical workshops
  • Keynote Sessions: Hear from Red Hat leadership and industry visionaries
  • Expo Hall: Explore cutting-edge demos, collect exclusive swag, and connect with sponsors
  • Ecosystem Success Day: Half-day partner event fostering collaboration and opportunity exchange
  • Community Day: Connect with open source contributors and community leaders
  • Networking Activities: Evening events and social opportunities throughout the conference

Pricing & Registration

Early bird pricing is available at $1,099 (January 14-February 23), with rates increasing to $1,499 (February 24-March 25) and $1,999 (March 26-May 14). Team discounts of $799 per pass are available for groups of three or more. International attendees requiring visas can request assistance directly through the registration process.

The event includes a downloadable justification letter to help attendees

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