Updated 20 March 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
Open 24 Hours
Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Gent, Belgium
+3293322111
Dial 112 for Emergencies 100 for ambulance
URGENT CARE
Dialing 1733 connects people to non-urgent medical services outside regular business hours, including on weeknights, weekends, and public holidays. It is associated with local on-call medical services in Belgium.
Pharmacy
Open 9:00 – 18:30
Veldstraat 66, 9000 Gent, Belgium
+3292253533
In an Emergency
Always dial 112.
Safety & Trauma Resources
Police
Antonius Triestlaan 12, 9000 Gent, Belgium
+3292666111
Sexual Assault Hotline
Sexual Violence Care Centre (ZSG) of Ghent University Hospital
C. Heymanslaan 10
9000 Ghent, Entrance 26C
Dial: 09 332 80 80
Email: zsg@uzgent.be
Code of Conduct
By attending or participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Linux Foundation Code of Conduct.
Please contact 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.