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Set your coordinates for San Francisco in August!
Open source engagement is all about testing limits, finding new ways to solve pesky problems, pursuing a passion, and exploring with a curious mind that’s ready to learn, lead and expand your network of knowledge and peers. You could say the same about the upcoming VMware Explore. In August, Explore takes center stage at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. For four days, attendees will be enticed by an array of keynotes, sessions, workshops, labs, demos and expert panel discussions, all designed to quench the thirst of a curious mind.
And while you’re sure to find sessions on vSphere and Tanzu and Cloud Foundation at Explore, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn about open source as well. From Meet the Experts to panel discussions, to the technical inner workings of the latest in databases and WebAssembly, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a quick peek at some of the recommended open source sessions at Explore:
Open Source Strategy
Meet Me in the (Open Source) Repo: Building Tomorrow’s Technology Today [OSB1521]
Tuesday, August 30 | 2 – 2:30pm
Open source: The 30-year-old technology that’s suddenly new again. In this session VMware’s Chief Open Source Officer, Chip Childers will discuss VMware’s approach to open source, and give you some insights into the emerging open source technologies in big data, AI/ML, WebAssembly and blockchain. You’ll walk away with an understanding of where VMware is investing in open source, where to find it and how you can get involved.
Charting Your Path to an Open Source Strategy [OSB1811]
On-demand
Getting the most out of open source software requires a sound, thoughtful strategy. One built on intent, not merely opportunity. Does your company or team have a strategy? If not, you may be missing out and putting yourself at risk. Attend this on-demand session delivered by Ibrahim Haddad, PhD, Executive Director LF AI & Data, Linux Foundation, and author of “A Guide to Enterprise Open Source.”
Acquiring Practical Cloud Native, Kubernetes and Open Source Skills [OSB1812]
Tuesday, August 30 | 12:30 – 1:00pm
Want to transform your career? Acquire strategic skills and learn something new! Come hear Clyde Seepersad from the Linux Foundation Education team provide an overview of some fast-track paths to acquiring new cloud native, open source and Kubernetes skills. Bust out of that rut, take a class and see what’s out there!
Software Supply Chain Security: An Open Source View
There are some situations where you really want a front-row seat: a rock concert, a Broadway play, your child’s recital, for instance. In other cases, you’d rather sit in the back, thank you very much. When the White House summoned open source and tech industry leaders to Washington last spring to chat about software supply chain security, we all got a front-row seat, whether we wanted it or not. Things are different at Explore, where you’ll have an opportunity to grab a front-row seat in a variety of sessions about security … and thankfully, in a much less pressure-packed setting.
Panel Discussion: Open Source and Securing the Software Supply Chain [OSB1522]
Tuesday, August 30 | 11am – 12pm
Join VMware’s CTO Kit Colbert as he leads a panel discussion with industry experts on how the open source community can contribute to securing the software supply chain. It’s a complex problem that demands attention and investment from proprietary vendors and the open source community alike. Panelists include Brian Behlendorf, General Manager Open Source Security Foundation; Timothy Pepper, VMware Principal Engineer; and Kim Lewandowski, the founder of Chainguard.
Learning from Log4j: Getting Ahead of the Next Incident [OSB1813]
Wednesday, August 31 | 9:30 – 10:30am
Brian Behlendorf takes the stage again to discuss lessons learned from the Log4j incident. Last year was a banner year for vulnerabilities, patches and updates. They were unavoidable in some instances, but perhaps we’re getting better at heading them off? Come find out what we’ve learned and how to be better prepared for next time. Because it’s not a matter of “if.” It’s a matter of “when.”
What’s in Your Software: SBOMs and Why They Matter [OSB1533]
Wednesday, August 31 | 3:00 – 3:30pm
You know what’s in your food and the contents of your clothing. Ingredients and raw materials are printed on tags and package labels. But do you know what’s in your software? That’s where SBOMs play a role. SBOMs — or software bill of materials — is the first step in securing your software supply chain. Because you can’t secure what you don’t know you have. Listen to Sonatype’s Ilkka Turunen provide you with the details on SBOMs and how they can help you on the road to a secure future.
Cloud Native Questions: Answered
Exploring the Kubernetes Ecosystem – A Guided Tour [OSB1529]
Tuesday, August 30 | 2 – 3pm
If you’re looking for someone to help you decipher the world of Kubernetes, meet Taylor Dolezal, Head of Ecosystem at CNCF at this session. Taylor will walk you through the landscape to provide a bird’s eye view on key topics such as observability, networking, storage and more. He’ll discuss the difference between sandbox, incubate and graduated projects and provide insights into how projects get added to the ecosystem.
Meet the Experts: Kubernetes [OSM1958]
Wednesday, August 31 | 11:30am – 12:00pm
Do you have questions about Kubernetes? Rest assured, everyone does. And Dims (Davanum Srinivas) is just the person you’ll want to meet. Because if you have questions, he’s got the answers. Dims is currently on the Kubernetes Technical Steering committee, so he knows a “little bit” about this topic. Bring your questions to this Meet the Experts session. Go ahead, just try to stump him!
Knative Overview [OSB1258]
Tuesday, August 30 | 4 – 5pm
You’ve heard of cloud native, but what about Knative? What is it and what does it mean to you? Find out at the Knative Overview session and hear the incomparable, sunny-side up Whitney Lee wield her magic pen to deliver a session on Knative like you’ve never seen before. Trust me: This is a can’t-miss opportunity. Watch Whitney illustrate her way through Knative with no slides!
See You at 37.7843° N, 122.4007° W in August!
Well, that’s a small sampling of open source sessions at Explore. There’s plenty more! Head on over to the Explore site and shop the content catalog. Then, register and meet me and other open source community leaders at Explore.
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