Updated June 16, 2025
Onsite Health & Safety
Check this page for updates about health and safety recommendations.
Our community’s well-being is extremely important to us, and creating a safe, worry-free event is our top priority. We will adjust our health and safety protocols as needed while updating this page with information about plans for our attendees onsite. We continue to look to local municipality guidelines to make the best and most informed decisions around onsite safety and requirements. All in-person attendance requirements are subject to change based on local guidelines.
Food Allergies
The Linux Foundation believes it’s essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of all attendees, including those with food allergies.
If you have a food allergy we need to be aware of, please email us at events@linuxfoundation.org.
Safety Resources & Tips
Attendee safety is our top priority. Always exercise common sense and good judgment when traveling.
Medical Resources
Hospital
1081 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, Canada
+1 604-806-9090
Call 911 for an Ambulance
Open 24 hours/day
URGENT CARE
Vancouver City Centre Urgent Primary Care Centre
188 Nelson Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A9, Canada
+1 604-416-1811
Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pharmacy
622 Bute St., Unit B
Vancouver, BC V6E 3M1, Canada
+1 604-336-3038
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In an Emergency
Always dial 911.
Safety & Trauma Resources
Police
Vancouver Police Department
238 E Cordova Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1L3, Canada
+1 608-717-3321
In an emergency, dial 911
Code of Conduct
By attending or participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Linux Foundation Code of Conduct.
Please contact the onsite contact, located at the Registration desk, Alison Driesch, Manager of Events, at adriesch@linuxfoundation.org or Angela Brown, SVP & GM of Events at angela@linuxfoundation.org if you believe you’ve observed or experienced a violation of the Code of Conduct.
Weapon Policy
The Linux Foundation does not allow firearms or other weapons, regardless of whether they are permitted or not, or whether they are concealed or not, to be brought into our events. By registering for the event, you are agreeing that you understand this policy and will not bring a firearm or other weapons into the event.