Speed Networking
Monday, April 15
Time: 5:00 – 6:15pm
Location: Signature Room (Level 5)
Join us at the speed networking event to expand your professional network while enjoying drinks and appetizers. Connect with like-minded individuals in quick, focused conversations to explore potential collaborations and opportunities. It’s a perfect opportunity to make valuable connections in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
We recommend a notepad, writing utensils, and your business cards. Don’t have business cards? Make sure you arrive early and you can snag some you can customize with your info!
Find out more details.
![People sitting across from each other at a table talking.](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/53395749479_7e3811a408_o-1024x683.jpg)
Ask the Experts
Tuesday, April 16, Wednesday, April 17, & Thursday, April 18
Location: Olympic View Lounge (Level 5)
Come sit down with some open source experts to gain knowledge 1:1 and ask all your pressing questions! No sign-up necessary. More information to come soon!
Tuesday 2:55 – 3:25pm
Dirk Hohndel – Ask Dirk about maintaining an open source project targeting a non-technical audience
Chan Voong & Russell Rutledge – Ask Chan Voong and Russ Rutledge about using open source practices within your company (InnerSource)
Tracy Ragan – Ask Tracy about DevSecOps and managing security compliance postures through CI/CD
Wednesday – 3:35 – 4:00PM
Philipp Ahmann – Ask Philipp about Linux (and Open Source Software) in Safety-Critical Systems
Rebecca Lively – Ask Rebecca about Open Source Software in the Government
Jeff Shapiro – Ask Jeff about open source licenses, performing code audits, and building SBOMs
Thursday 2:40 – 3:10pm
Dawn Foster – Ask Dawn about using open source project health metrics
Lauren Maffeo – Ask Lauren about automating data QA in dev/staging/production environments to build accurate, ethical AI
Christopher (CRob) Robinson – Ask CRob about Developer Security Best Practices
![A woman and man sit together at a table talking.](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/52895004345_d9cb274ba1_k-1024x683.jpg)
PET Pawlooza
Thursday, April 18
Time: 10:20 – 11:00am
Location: Signature Lounge (Level 5)
Welcome to Pet Pawlooza, where the cutest critters gather for a tech-tastic celebration of all things adorable! Join us as we unleash a world of fuzzy fun to close out this unforgettable event. From playful piglets to hopping bunnies and beyond, our pet extravaganza is the ultimate fusion of cuddles and code.
![Small groups of people petting dogs during the Puppy Pawlooza.](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/52894101217_c5df78a447_k-1024x683.jpg)
EMBEDDED LINUX CONFERENCE ANNUAL CLOSING GAME
THURSDAY, April 18
Time: 5:05 – 5:45 PM
Location: Signature Room (Level 5)
Come join us for the Embedded Linux Conference Annual Closing Game! Tim Bird, ELC Program Co-chair, will host the event, which is a fun opportunity for attendees to win amazing prizes.
*We will do our best to accommodate all interested attendees, but please note that participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
![A crowd of attndees paying attention to a presentation, and two colleagues are smiling next to each other.](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-12.42.49 PM.png)