Top 5 reasons to go with your team to Red Hat Summit 2025

Staying ahead of the curve in today’s market requires continuous learning, constant collaboration and innovation. Red Hat Summit is the premiere tech conference for all things Red Hat and open source. But it's more than just a conference. Red Hat Summit is an opportunity for your team to gain firsthand insights, to build expertise, and most importantly, to bring back strategies that result in real business impact.

Here’s why investing in your team’s attendance is a strategic move for your organization:  

1. Strengthen your team’s proficiency with Red Hat technologies and subscriptions 

Whether you're new to Red Hat or an experienced Red Hat user, there's always value in updating your skills and deepening your knowledge in the use of Red Hat solutions. Choose a focus area, such as Red Hat Ansible Automation, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, or any of the other tools you're looking to use, and let Red Hat Summit reveal its secrets.

At Red Hat Summit, you and your team will be exposed to your choice of hands-on labs, expert-led sessions, and real-world use cases. Learn new skills and then unleash the full potential of your team within your organization.

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It's not just about the tools, though. Knowing how to use a technology isn't the same as understanding everything it's capable of doing for you. Your team will learn how to get the most out of Red Hat subscriptions, gaining knowledge of the latest features and capabilities. Whether your team’s focus is on improving security, streamlining automation, or enhancing cloud infrastructure, you'll discover practical strategies to drive efficiencies and ensure your Red Hat deployments provide the highest return on investment.

2. Accelerate your AI initiatives 

Is your team ready to get hands-on with AI? Red Hat Summit provides the insights and training necessary to accelerate your journey. With sessions about emerging LLMs and LLM optimization, MLOps, distributed training, InstructLab, AI at the edge, and many more topics, your team can explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence. Learn firsthand about who's developing what, which LLM fits your use case, and the best practices for deploying and optimizing AI in the field.

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3. Gain hands-on experience and practical strategies 

The best way to learn is by doing. Red Hat Summit features instructor-led labs, lightning talks, and technical breakout sessions designed to deliver real-world, actionable insights. Your team will leave with practical knowledge you can immediately apply to your roles, reducing time to implementation and improving operational effectiveness. 

4. Explore the future of Red Hat and open source innovation 

You don't have to be in IT for long to know that its one constant is change. When you attend Red Hat Summit, you get to see past the fog of buzzwords and industry rumors for a clear view of the future. By attending just a few of the many presentations, you can explore the latest developments in Red Hat technologies and the wider open source ecosystem. Your team gains insight into the strategic direction that Red Hat is taking, emerging innovations, and industry best practices.

Think of it as an immersive experience, with the result being industry awareness.

5. Build connections and learn from industry peers 

They call it the "hallway track," and it's those moments between presentations and workshops where you meet other IT professionals, Red Hat engineers, and  industry leaders for an impromptu chat. Believe it or not, each one of them is facing similar challenges as you, and the more you talk, the more you realize that many of the solutions you're looking for are within reach.

The relationships you build at Red Hat Summit can turn into new collaborations, mentorships, partnerships and provide valuable business insights. On top of that, your team benefits from peers by sharing challenges, successes, and lessons learned. Many attendees have admitted to quickly overcoming a long-standing obstacle after a casual conversation while in line for coffee! 

Red Hat Summit 2025 is more than just an event - it’s a game-changing opportunity for your team to enhance technical expertise, accelerate business initiatives, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. By attending, your team will gain hands-on experience, deepen their understanding of Red Hat technologies, explore future innovations, and build valuable industry connections that result in long-term success. Don’t miss out on this chance to equip your team with the knowledge and skills to tackle your most critical projects and unlock new opportunities! 

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