Raleigh Red Hat User Group
06/04/2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:40 PM
Durham | North Carolina | United States
Event overview:
Red Hat® User Group (RHUG) events offer a unique opportunity for Red Hat technology users to gather and discover solutions to IT challenges with subject matter experts & peers. Join the next RHUG to network and explore cutting-edge solutions for IT modernization. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your IT services while enjoying great food and building connections with industry professionals.
This session distills the keynotes, product spotlights, and late-night labs into a streamlined briefing on the future of the Red Hat ecosystem from Red Hat Summit.
The 2026 roadmap is defined by a shift from AI experimentation to "AI Factory" production, but the real story is how we get there securely. We’ll explore the major advancements in the Red Hat Trusted Software Supply Chain (TSSC), including how Red Hat Trusted Profile Analyzer and Artifact Signer are making SBOM management and provenance tracking a seamless part of the dev cycle rather than a hurdle.
For the developers in the room, we’ll dive into the latest "App Dev" innovations:
The Path to Production: How the Red Hat build of Podman Desktop now provides a direct, supported bridge from local development to OpenShift.
Platform Engineering: How Red Hat Developer Hub is using validated templates and "guardrails-as-a-service" to reduce cognitive load and keep teams focused on code, not infrastructure.
RHEL 10 & Image-Mode: A look at the next evolution of the OS and how container-native deployment is changing the way we build and patch workstations.
We will ground these updates in real-world success, sharing how Cleveland Clinic used OpenShift Virtualization to modernize their data centers and how Ford is leveraging identity-driven automation to secure over 200 global clusters.
Takeaways:
- A clear view of the 2026-2027 Red Hat Roadmap across AI, Hybrid Cloud, and TSSC.
- Practical strategies for shifting security left without slowing down developer velocity.
- Insights into the Red Hat and NVIDIA partnership for scalable, production-grade AI.
Who should attend?
Architects, Developers, and IT Leaders looking to move from “what if” to “what’s next.” Let’s bring the energy and innovation of Atlanta back to Raleigh!
Event Details:
Date: June 4, 2026
Location: Red Hat Durham Office: 280 S Mangum St # 540, Durham, NC 27701
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Optional: Stay to watch the Bulls game from the office
Includes: Food, drinks, and networking
Questions? Email rhug@redhat.com.
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Travel Information
Red Hat Durham Office
280 S Mangum St # 540 | Durham NC | United States
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