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Free mini-conference focusing on CentOS Stream, the CentOS SIGs, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem

CentOS Connect 2027 - The CentOS Project

January 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM

AlmaLinux

@almalinux.org

It's been a flurry of activity with the AlmaLinux Leadership Summit, #CentOSConnect, and #FOSDEM—but boy, was it good to meet up with the people we collaborate with all the time! 😍 @centos.org @fosdem.org

February 10, 2026 at 10:54 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

We're coming back to Brussels! CentOS Connect is January 29-30, 2026, the two days before FOSDEM. Come collaborate on the future of Enterprise Linux. CFP and free registration are now open.

www.centos.org/events/conne...

#CentOS #CentOSConnect #FOSDEM

October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

Next up at CentOS Connect (15:45 UTC): @cybette.bsky.social and @cedricclyburn.bsky.social talk about using bootable containers for AI workloads.

https://youtube.com/live/pj5pRiDZSwY?feature=share

#CentOSConnect

January 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Carol Chen

@cybette.bsky.social

Day 1: gave a talk, enjoyed Belgian fries, vol-au-vent, waffles and beer, and caught up with some friends. Now just 5 more days to go!

#FOSDEM #CentOSConnect

January 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

CentOS Connect, our annual contributor conference, is coming back to Brussels January 28-29, right before FOSDEM. Registration and CFP open soon. Join us to learn what's next across the Enterprise Linux ecosystem.

www.centos.org/events/conne...

#CentOS #CentOSConnect #FOSDEM

CentOS Connect is the contributor conference for CentOS, focusing on CentOS Stream, Special Interest Groups, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem. CentOS Connect 2027 happens January 28 – 29, as…

September 21, 2026 at 6:28 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

Join us Jan 30-31 in Brussels, just before FOSDEM, for our annual contributor conference, CentOS Connect.

connect.centos.org

#CentOS #CentOSConnect #FOSDEM

Free mini-conference focusing on CentOS Stream, the CentOS SIGs, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem

AlmaLinux: the special derivative

December 7, 2024 at 3:33 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

After lunch at CentOS Connect (13:00 UTC): @carlwgeorge.bsky.social talks about the road to EPEL 10.

https://youtube.com/live/pj5pRiDZSwY?feature=share

#CentOSConnect #FedoraEPEL

January 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM

AlmaLinux

@almalinux.org

At #CentOSConnect 2025, Andrew Lukoshko shared how AlmaLinux innovates beyond being a RHEL derivative.

From image building to enhanced virtualization, discover a fresh take on familiar processes!

➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6CJ... @centos.org

YouTube video by CentOS

CentOS Connect 2025 Day 1

February 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Shaun McCance

@shaunix.bsky.social

Time for my annual pilgrimage to Brussels. Y'all are coming to @centos.org Connect, right? Maybe FOSDEM too. #CentOSConnect

January 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM

Caleb 🦈

@cfultz.com

#CentOSConnect is happening NOW!

#almalinux #centos #linux #hpc

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lLO...

YouTube video by CentOS

January 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

Coming up at CentOS Connect (14:15 UTC): @shaunix.bsky.social talks about the recent web revamp.

https://youtube.com/live/9lLOz_QgliA?feature=share

#CentOSConnect

January 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

Thanks to Fedora for sponsoring CentOS Connect.

https://connect.centos.org/#sponsors

#CentOS #CentOSConnect #Fedora

Free mini-conference focusing on CentOS Stream, the CentOS SIGs, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem

Counting the waves of tech industry BS from blockchain to AI

January 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

Coming up at CentOS Connect (9:00 UTC): Troy Dawson talks about the Alternate Images SIG.

https://youtube.com/live/pj5pRiDZSwY?feature=share

#CentOSConnect #CentOSAltImages

January 31, 2025 at 8:49 AM

Liam Proven

@lproven.bsky.social

Containers, cloud, blockchain, AI – it's all the same old BS, says veteran Red Hatter

www.theregister.com/2026/02/08/w...

After decades in the trenches, this engineer is done with hype cycles

<- by me on @theregister.com

#FOSDEM #CENTOSCONNECT

Opinion: After decades in the trenches, this engineer is done with hype cycles

www.theregister.com

February 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM

Shaun McCance

@shaunix.bsky.social

CentOS doesn't have an account here yet, so I'll post it. CentOS Connect is happening January 30-31 in Brussels, right before FOSDEM. The CFP is open. Join us to collaborate on the future of Enterprise Linux.

connect.centos.org

#CentOS #CentOSConnect

Free mini-conference focusing on CentOS Stream, the CentOS SIGs, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem

November 14, 2024 at 3:54 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

Next at CentOS Connect (8:45 UTC): @conan-kudo.bsky.social and @davide.cavalca.name give an update on the Hyperscale SIG.

https://youtube.com/live/pj5pRiDZSwY?feature=share

#CentOSConnect #CentOSHyperscale

January 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM

CentOS

@centos.org

We're hosting a waffle party after CentOS Connect, just before FOSDEM. Make sure you register for free for Connect to get your waffle invitation.

https://connect.centos.org/

#CentOS #CentOSConnect

Free mini-conference focusing on CentOS Stream, the CentOS SIGs, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem

Davide Cavalca and Neal Gompa presented at CentOS Connect 2025.This presentation will provide an update on what the CentOS Hyperscale SIG has been working on...

January 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

From #CentOSConnect: @conan-kudo.bsky.social and @davide.cavalca.name gave an update on the CentOS Hyperscale SIG.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXTI...

#CentOS #CentOSHyperscale

Hyperscale SIG update

CentOS Connect 2026 - The CentOS Project

March 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Michael L. Young

@elgueromexicano.bsky.social

CentOS Connect was wonderful.

Now on to FOSDEM!!

#CentOS #CentOSConnect #FOSDEM #RockyLinux

January 31, 2026 at 6:50 AM

CentOS

@centos.org

Thanks to @rockylinux.org for sponsoring CentOS Connect again this year. We're looking forward to seeing you in Brussels in just a couple weeks.

www.centos.org/events/conne...

#CentOS #CentOSConnect #RockyLinux

CentOS Connect is the contributor conference for CentOS, focusing on CentOS Stream, Special Interest Groups, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem. CentOS Connect 2026 happens January 29 – 30, as…

CentOS Connect 2026 - The CentOS Project

January 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

The schedule for CentOS Connect is mostly complete. We're looking forward to seeing everybody in Brussels in a month.

www.centos.org/events/conne...

#CentOS #CentOSConnect #FOSDEM

CentOS Connect is the contributor conference for CentOS, focusing on CentOS Stream, Special Interest Groups, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem. CentOS Connect 2026 happens January 29 – 30, as…

December 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

Thanks to Meta for sponsoring CentOS Connect.

https://connect.centos.org/#sponsors

#CentOS #CentOSConnect #Meta

Free mini-conference focusing on CentOS Stream, the CentOS SIGs, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem

CentOS Connect 2026 - The CentOS Project

January 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

Thanks to @almalinux.org for sponsoring CentOS Connect again this year. We look forward to enjoying waffles with you.

www.centos.org/events/conne...

#CentOS #CentOSConnect #AlmaLinux

CentOS Connect is the contributor conference for CentOS, focusing on CentOS Stream, Special Interest Groups, and the entire Enterprise Linux ecosystem. CentOS Connect 2026 happens January 29 – 30, as…

bootc: Managing Your CentOS Deployments Like You Manage Your CentOS Container Applications

January 15, 2026 at 7:25 PM

CentOS

@centos.org

From #CentOSConnect: Joseph Marrero Corchado showed how bootc allows you to manage your CentOS deployments using the same tools as your container applications.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7AU...

#CentOS #bootc

Joseph Marrero Corchado presented about bootc at CentOS Connect 2026. Maintaining CentOS deployments often relies on tools like bash scripts, Chef, Puppet, or similar solutions to reduce…