Red Hat Summit
Date
May 11th, 2026
Location
Atlanta, USA
About the event
In May 2026, Atlanta will host the Red Hat Summit, the company’s flagship annual event and a key gathering for the global open source and enterprise IT community. The conference brings together professionals working with Linux, containers, infrastructure automation, and cloud solutions, offering a platform for learning, networking, and exploring the latest technologies.
Themes & Focus for 2026
The organizers highlight the following central themes:
- Artificial Intelligence in Enterprise Infrastructure
- Process Automation and DevOps Best Practices
- New Tools and Solutions in Open Source
Format
- Fully in-person — there will be no live online broadcast.
- Session recordings will be made available post-event on Red Hat TV.
Scale & Statistics
- Last year: 6,600+ attendees from 1,800+ companies.
- 400+ sessions and labs covering technical and strategic topics.
- 77 sponsoring companies showcasing solutions and integrations.
The Summit is large enough to cover key industry trends while still enabling personal interaction and networking.
Who Should Attend
- System Administrators & DevOps Engineers using RHEL, OpenShift, Ansible.
- Enterprise Infrastructure Architects designing complex open source systems.
- Developers leveraging Red Hat products in applications and services.
- IT Leaders & Decision-Makers evaluating technology strategies for their organizations.
While marketers or affiliate specialists may not gain direct technical knowledge, understanding enterprise open source trends and DevOps practices can provide valuable insight for IT-targeted campaigns or tech-focused products.
Conference Highlights
- Sessions & Hands-On Labs: practical, expert-led workshops allowing participants to work directly with technologies.
- Expo Hall: product demonstrations, partner and sponsor booths, discussions with Red Hat teams.
- Networking Opportunities: meet peers, experts, and partners from around the world to exchange insights and build relationships.
- Partner Sessions: discussions on integrations, use cases, and solutions built on Red Hat technologies.
Registration
- Opens January 2026.
- Detailed pricing and participation packages will be announced closer to the event.
Conclusion
Red Hat Summit 2026 is a four-day deep dive into enterprise open source. If you work with Linux, cloud, containers, or infrastructure automation, this event provides a unique opportunity to explore new solutions, exchange knowledge with peers, and connect directly with industry experts.