Event Name: SouthEast LinuxFest (SELF)¶
Event Details¶
- Date: June 7-9, 2024
- Location: Sheraton Charlotte Airport Charlotte, NC
- Type: Sponsored
Overview¶
What is the SouthEast LinuxFest (SELF)?
The SouthEast LinuxFest is a community event for anyone who wants to learn more about Linux and Open Source Software. It is part educational conference and part social gathering. Like Linux itself, it is shared with attendees of all skill levels to communicate tips and ideas, and to benefit all who use Linux and Open Source Software. SELF is the place to learn, to make new friends, to network with new business partners, and most importantly, to have fun! The most similar events to SELF are Linuxfest Northwest, Southern California Linux Expo, Penguicon, and Ohio Linuxfest.
What makes SELF unique?
While SELF is centered on Linux and Open Source, both desktop and enterprise, we are happy to explore related geeky areas. We reliably have content on networking, programming, hardware, information security, amateur (“ham”) radio, and similar areas. We also have a /dev/random track, which has proven very popular, where all bets are off in terms of content. We’ve had everything from the Ukraine War to hardware computers used in WWI era battleships and their use in the Battle of Jutland to home automation. Talks on these subjects are all day Friday, all day Saturday, and Sunday until after early afternoon.
Rocky Linux is a Silver Sponsor of the event
Highlights¶
Community Focus on Linux and Open Source: SELF is a community event designed for anyone interested in Linux and open source software, offering educational sessions and networking opportunities for all skill levels.
Wide Range of Topics: While focused on Linux and open source, SELF includes talks on related topics like networking, hardware, programming, information security, and amateur radio, with a flexible "/dev/random" track that covers diverse subjects.
Social and Networking Events: SELF leans into social aspects, offering a lounge with recharge stations, a LAN party, tabletop games, and parties featuring a Craft Beer Bottle Share event, enhancing both learning and networking.
Free to Attend: SELF is free for general attendees, with additional tiers for supporting attendees ($50), speakers, and sponsors, making it accessible while offering extra perks for those who want to support the event.
Unique Geeks with Guns Event: SELF features a "Geeks with Guns" event at a nearby shooting range, adding a distinctive element of fun for participants, though it's a paid, optional activity.
Outcome¶
opportunity for participants to expand their knowledge and skills in Linux and open source technologies, while also building valuable connections within the tech community
Additional Resources¶
Did we meet you there?¶
I did not attend the event Johnny Santamaria Github handle: @Johnny603