The Linux Foundation has released its 2026 global events schedule, expecting over 120,000 attendees worldwide. The lineup emphasizes open source AI and agentic systems, with new AI-focused gatherings and an expanded international presence. Key events include summits on member strategies, high-performance computing, and AI agent standards.
On January 22, 2026, the Linux Foundation announced its lineup of global events for the year, highlighting a surge in focus on open source artificial intelligence and agentic systems. Officials project more than 120,000 participants across various locations, underscoring the organization's growing influence in technology collaboration.
The schedule features several prominent gatherings. The LF Member Summit is set for February 24-25 in Napa, California, with its program now live. Sessions will explore open source strategies, community collaboration, and future directions for members. Interested parties can view details at the event's schedule page.
In March, a free webinar on March 11 at 8 a.m. PT will discuss how AI relies on Linux and cloud native infrastructure, emphasizing cross-functional skills as a career booster in an AI world. Later that month, from March 16-20, the HPSFcon 2026 in Chicago will address open source intersections with high-performance computing (HPC). Topics include community building, heterogeneous containers, and preserving legacy HPC code, with early bird pricing available until January 30.
April brings the MCP Dev Summit on April 2-3 in New York City, where co-founders, contributors, and developers will shape standards for AI agents integrating with tools and applications. The call for papers closes on January 22 at 11:59 p.m. EST, featuring 25-minute sessions.
This expanded roster reflects the Linux Foundation's commitment to innovation, particularly in AI, as open source continues to underpin emerging technologies. Attendees and speakers are encouraged to save dates and explore calls for proposals via the foundation's events page.