Preparing for CentOS 8 End of Life

October 11, 2021

Some announcements in the open source software world draw more backlash than others. It could be a significant change in business model, the premature retirement of a beloved project, or countless other changes. But unless it’s communicated perfectly (and with due consideration for organizations who will be opposed to the change) it’s likely to draw […]

Why the Time is Right for Web-Based AR

With the backing of big tech companies, such as Apple, Google, and Facebook, Augmented Reality (AR) is quickly gaining traction- but the ecosystem is still balkanized with platform-specific standards and apps. Web-based delivery of AR applications and experiences will be the key to standardizing applications across platforms and increasing accessibility for all users. Due to […]

Innovation in the Open, and in person at ATO 2021

Welcome back! We look forward to seeing you in person this year again at All Things Open. We have a lot we want to share. You already know open source is critical to global innovation and to progress on a secure hybrid cloud where everyone  — no matter their location, background, race or gender can […]

Book Signing Schedule – ATO 2021

October 10, 2021

*All signing sessions taking place on the 2nd floor of the Convention Center. Safety protocols, including distancing and plastic shielding between author and attendees will be in place. *ALL BOOKS (AND POSTERS) ARE FREE TO ATO ATTENDEES – NOTHING IS FOR SALE* Monday, October 18 11:30 AM ET (follows the first breakout session) Jenkins 2 […]

Red Hat’s open approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion

October 6, 2021

Diversity is what fuels Red Hat’s inclusive culture. It’s what helps us deliver better ideas and drive innovation. It is only through having diverse perspectives and viewpoints, that we can challenge assumptions, break out of traditional ways of thinking, and explore new territory. So for us, diversity is not a “nice-to-have,” it is a business […]

Join Major League Hacking – Executive Panel Spotlight

October 5, 2021

We’re thrilled to partner with Major League Hacking in 2021. And among the many things they’re doing (announcing Open Source awards and hosting facilitated conversations in the Major League Hacking Lounge), the thing we’re most excited about is an executive panel they’re hosting. Taking place at 1:00 pm on Monday, October 18, Jon Gottfried, Co-founder of Major League Hacking, will […]

AWS Making Live Streaming Possible

For the first time ever, every session at All Things Open 2021 on Monday (Oct 18) and Tuesday (Oct 19) will be live streamed to a worldwide audience on our virtual platform. That’s 16 tracks in total (10 onsite and 6 remote only) + keynotes available each day to anyone in the world that registers […]

In-Person vs Virtual Sessions – A breakdown

As everyone hopefully knows by now, ATO 2021 is a hybrid event. Meaning, there are sessions that will take place onsite at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC and there are virtual-only sessions featuring remote speakers. *note, all onsite sessions will be live streamed to the virtual platform, thanks to AWS.  While all sessions for Sunday, October 17, Monday, […]

Let’s Get Social! 2021 Socials Overview

While sessions and education are the primary reasons people attend ATO, and events in general, a close second is networking. After all, connections are made and conversations are engaged in that can propel a career and create new opportunities. Also, they’re a great time to relax after hours of consuming content. This year’s socials offer […]

Monday Evening Social

October 4, 2021

The Monday evening social is proudly made possible by the world-class team at Styra Monday Social – Join ATO and RIoT – Twice the Fun!  In past years our Monday evening social has been tremendously popular. We brought people together at Jimmy V’s following the day’s programming, and it was jam packed. However, this year […]