The submissions are in

The call for proposals (CFP) for Red Hat® Summit and AnsibleFest 2025 closed on November 13, 2024. If you submitted a proposal, we will let you know if your session was accepted in late February.

Red Hat Summit speaker

Selection timeline

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October 2, 2024

CFP opens
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November 13, 2024

Last day to submit a proposal (11:59 PM ET)
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November 2024-January 2025

Proposal review and selection
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February 2025

Submitters notified

Selection timeline

October 2, 2024

CFP opens

November 13, 2024

Last day to submit a proposal (11:59 PM ET)

December 2024-January 2025

Review and selection

February 2025

Submitters notified

Session types

Whether you’re interested in exploring a new idea or project, seeing how Red Hat solutions work in real time, taking part in a group discussion, or participating in a hands-on learning experience, there’s a session for you. 

Breakout sessions

Presentations with slides or other visual aids and time for Q&A.

Panels

Interview-style conversations with a moderator and multiple panelists.

Roundtable discussions

Group conversations with questions prepared in advance or solicited from the audience during the session.

Product roadmaps

Presentations that outline the vision or direction of a specific Red Hat product or service.

Lightning talks

Short-form presentations, held in the expo hall.

Labs

Technical, hands-on, instructor-led sessions.

Topics

Speakers will share their expertise or experience in key technology areas. 

Application of Red Hat technologies

Gain practical insights on ways to apply, scale, and customize our products and services to maximize efficiency and flexibility. 

Customer and partner stories

Delve into key challenges, successes, and best practices for implementing technical solutions within your organization.

Emerging tech

Learn how open source tools are advancing capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), edge computing, or other evolving technologies.

Community innovation

Discover how new or existing, innovative applications are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within open source communities.

Development trends

Find out how open source solutions are shaping conversations around application development—from DevOps to platform engineering.