CfgMgmtCamp has always been the go-to gathering for systems administrators, DevOps practitioners, and Infrastructure as Code enthusiasts. But this year, we’re taking it to the next level with an unprecedented lineup of fringe events designed to engage, educate, and inspire. From coding workshops to vibrant community meetups, the week around CfgMgmtCamp promises to be buzzing with activity.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:
Monitoring enthusiasts, this one’s for you! The Icinga Meetup will bring together users and contributors of the powerful open-source monitoring tool. Dive into real-world use cases, explore tips for extending your monitoring setup, and network with others who share your passion for uptime and reliability.
System Initiative is leading the charge in rethinking how we approach automation and infrastructure management. This full-day event will include insightful talks, hands-on demos, and collaborative discussions on pushing boundaries in modern system management. If you’re curious about emerging paradigms, this is the place to be.
Calling all Ansible enthusiasts! The Ansible Contributor Summit is your chance to connect directly with the Ansible engineering team, discuss roadmap plans, and learn how you can contribute to the evolution of one of the most widely used automation tools. It’s the perfect opportunity to give feedback and have your voice heard in the community.
For Puppet users, the Puppet Community Summit will be a highlight. This event will feature engaging discussions about the latest features, best practices, and the future of Puppet. Whether you’re an experienced Puppet pro or a curious newcomer, the summit will offer valuable insights and opportunities to connect with the community.
The Instructlab Workshop will take a deep dive into hands-on learning. This is your chance to explore cutting-edge tools, gain new technical skills, and work on real-world scenarios with expert instructors. Perfect for anyone eager to learn by doing, this workshop promises an immersive experience.
Do you love coding for a cause? Join the Ruby for Good event, where developers come together to build projects that make a positive impact on communities. Whether you’re a Ruby expert or just curious about getting started, this workshop-style fringe event will provide the perfect platform to collaborate and contribute to meaningful open-source projects. Learn more and get involved at Ruby in Ghent.
CfgMgmtCamp is known for its vibrant atmosphere, and this year, the additional fringe events only add to the excitement. From spontaneous lightning talks to focused workshops on the latest tools and technologies, there’s something for everyone.
To help us plan for room sizes and logistics, we need your help! Take a moment to check out the preliminary schedule and register for the events you plan to attend. Early registration ensures we can accommodate everyone comfortably and provide the best experience possible.
CfgMgmtCamp’s fringe events are a rare opportunity to:
Whether you’re a long-time attendee or thinking of joining for the first time, the 2024 edition of CfgMgmtCamp and its fringe events will be an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars, register today, and prepare for a week full of collaboration, learning, and innovation!
As long-time organizers of Config Management Camp, we are happy to share a new addition to this year’s conference: a swag store!
For over a decade, Config Management Camp has been a cornerstone event for the open-source community, bringing together passionate practitioners to share knowledge, tools, and ideas — all without charging a ticket price. This year, to make the experience even more memorable and to help keep our beloved conference running strong, we’re introducing pre-orderable swag!
As you know, this event runs on a shoe-string budget, made possible by the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our sponsors. Adding a swag store gives you, our community, the chance to support the conference directly while also walking away with some great quality gear to commemorate the best open-source configuration management event around.
The swag store operates on a pre-order model, set up by Walter Heck from Helixiora, one of our co-organizers for the past 10+ years. To keep the store low-budget and easy to manage, it runs through Walter’s personal company. This approach allows us to minimize costs but does come with some calculated risks for Walter — risks he’s willing to take for the sake of the conference and our community. Thanks Walter!
Pre-Order Now, Pick Up at the Conference: Place your order online before Dec 20th and collect your items during Config Management Camp 2025.
Printing & Pricing: The prices you pay cover the costs of printing, and any extra proceeds directly support the conference. The more we sell of an item, the cheaper it gets to produce, which helps us even more!
Refunds or Donations: Each product has a minimum order quantity needed to make printing possible. If an item doesn’t reach its minimum, you’ll have the option to either receive a refund or donate the amount to help the conference. If you order and pay, but don’t come collect the item during the conference, you will not receive a refund.
Not only does your purchase support the sustainability of Config Management Camp, but it also gives you a unique and lasting reminder of your time here. Plus, every time you wear that hoodie or use that water bottle, you’ll be sharing a piece of the open-source spirit that makes our community so special.
If you have any questions about the swag store or how it works, feel free to email Walter directly at walterheck@helixiora.com.
This swag store is a community effort — the more we sell, the more everyone benefits. So don’t wait! Pre-order before December 20th, support the conference, and secure your piece of Config Management Camp history.
Thank you for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to see you in 2025, decked out in some awesome swag!
— Kris, Tosh and all the Organizers of Config Management Camp
Registration for Config Managment Camp Ghent 2025 are NOW open. Use this link REGISTER, the link in the navbar.
While our first 2 waves of talk submissions are already over, and we have already selected a large number of talks , more on that soon.
We are still welcoming that Awesome talk you forgot to submit
https://cfp.cfgmgmtcamp.be/ghent2025/cfp
We are looking for sponsors for CfgMgmtCamp 2025.
As a sponsor you make it possible for use to organize this event and keep it going.
Please take a look on our sponsor page HERE