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.

5 November 2026 Update

MCP Dev Summit Nairobi is scheduled to proceed on November 19–20, 2026.

We have been monitoring the Ebola situation in Kenya and the wider region, and we committed to confirming by November 5 whether the event would proceed. As of Thursday, November 5, official reports continue to link Kenya’s confirmed cases to one known cluster, with no evidence of wider community transmission. Based on current public health guidance, travel advisories and event conditions, we are moving forward.

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26 October 2026 Update

MCP Dev Summit Nairobi is currently scheduled to proceed on November 19–20, 2026. We are closely monitoring the Ebola situation in Kenya and the wider region, including updates from Kenya’s Ministry of Health, the Kenya National Public Health Institute, Africa CDC, and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Current situation

WHO’s October 23 situation report described Kenya’s cases as associated with one known cluster, with no evidence of wider community transmission at that time. ECDC’s October 26 update continues to report that all confirmed cases in Kenya are linked to the initial case.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to experience an active outbreak. We are also following developments elsewhere in the region, including investigations into the case reported in Nigeria.

Our current plan is to proceed provided cases in Kenya remain confined to the known cluster, authorities continue to report no evidence of wider community transmission, and our assessment of public health guidance, travel advisories, and event conditions supports proceeding. Our plans may change as new information becomes available.

Decision timeline

We will communicate our decision on whether to proceed as scheduled no later than Thursday, November 5, 2026, at least two weeks before the event, to help attendees plan travel.

We will continue monitoring after that date. Significant changes in transmission, public health guidance, travel restrictions, or our ability to hold the event safely may require a later change, postponement, or cancellation. Registered attendees will be notified by email as promptly as possible, and this page will be updated.

Registration and attendance eligibility

We reserve the right to decline or cancel in-person registrations, or introduce additional attendance requirements, based on updated public health information and an attendee’s recent travel or exposure history.

This may include restrictions affecting people who have recently been in countries or regions where authorities identify active community transmission, new cases outside known transmission chains, or other material changes in risk. New cases will prompt an assessment of the affected location and circumstances; they will not automatically result in a countrywide exclusion.

At this point, we are not allowing any registrations from anyone who has been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last two months. If you have been in an affected area during the 21 days before your planned attendance, please contact [email protected] before traveling so we can review your eligibility using current public health advice.

Any restrictions will be based on recent location, travel, exposure, and applicable public health requirements—not nationality or citizenship. Requirements will apply consistently to attendees, speakers, sponsors, and staff.

Anyone subject to Ebola-related isolation, quarantine, or public health travel restrictions must follow those requirements and must not attend while they remain in effect.

If a change affects your registration, we will contact you directly to explain the applicable requirements and registration options.

Planning your travel

Please review official guidance before booking and again before departure. Check your government’s travel advice, your employer’s requirements, and your travel insurance coverage, and consider flexible travel arrangements.

Our decision to hold the event does not replace government travel advice or an individual medical assessment.

Do not attend if you feel unwell. If you develop symptoms following possible Ebola exposure, seek urgent medical advice, call ahead before visiting a healthcare facility, and disclose your travel and exposure history. Do not come to the event venue for medical assessment.

Official information

• Kenya Ministry of Health — updates and announcements
• Africa CDC
• WHO — Ebola outbreak updates
• WHO — symptoms, transmission, and prevention
• ECDC — current multi-country situation
• CDC — travel health notices
• U.S. Department of State — Kenya travel advisory

For event and registration questions, contact [email protected]. For medical advice, contact a qualified healthcare professional or public health authority.

Onsite Personal Protection

• We respectfully remind all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and staff to:
  • Stay home if you experience any cold or flu-like symptoms.
  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.
  • Stay healthy! Engage in responsible health practices such as avoiding touching eyes/nose/mouth with unwashed hands.

Food Allergies

The Linux Foundation believes it’s essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of all attendees, including those with food allergies.

• We aim to provide a variety of choices to cater to various needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and peanut-free.
• All food items will be clearly labeled at the event, indicating the ingredients used and any potential allergens present.

If you have a food allergy we need to be aware of, please email us at [email protected].

Attendee safety is our top priority. Always exercise common sense and good judgment when traveling.

General Safety

• When walking around the city, remember to take off your conference badge.
• Safety in numbers: Exploring the city can be safer when done with a friend or colleague.
• Walk with purpose and stick to well-lit areas and on main streets.  
• If alone after dark, use a ride service such as Lyft, Uber or a taxi. 
• Save the address and phone number of where you’re staying in your phone.
• Be aware of your surroundings and keep your eyes up and not on your phone.
• If something doesn’t feel right, walk into a business/hotel for help.
• Be careful and alert when using a cash machine.
• Carry your purse or wallet safely. Purses should be closed and held in front of your body. Wallets should be carried in a front pants pocket or in an interior jacket pocket.

When Visiting Any Venue

• Know where you are; the venue name, street address or cross street.
• Take a moment to identify at least two exit routes from any building or event and emergency exit signs.
• If an alarm sounds, evacuate immediately. Follow directions from First Responders and venue staff.
• Do not carry any unnecessary valuables with you, or leave personal items unattended.
• Do not leave drinks unattended, or accept open drinks or food products from strangers.

Emergency Evacuations

• In the event of an emergency evacuation, make your way quickly and calmly to an emergency exit. Be aware of any hazards or dangers around you and proceed to a safe area.
• Follow the advice of venue staff, security personnel and First Responders.
• Do not put yourself in danger by stopping to collect belongings unless directed by First Responders.

Medical Resources

Safety & Trauma Resources

Code of Conduct

By attending or participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Linux Foundation Code of Conduct.

Please contact Emily Ruf, Director of Events, at [email protected] 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.

Contact us at [email protected] for any questions you may have.