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SUMMARY:SONiC Workshop Japan 2026 – SONiC User Group Japan
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nEvent: SONiC Workshop Japan 2026 – SONiC User Group JapanFormat: Community workshop + networking receptionDate & Time: June 19\, 14:00 – 21:00 local timeLocation: docomo R&D OPENLAB ODAIBA\, Tokyo\, Japan \nJoin the SONiC User Group Japan for a community-led workshop focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration around SONiC\, the open source network operating system. This event brings together engineers\, developers\, operators\, and anyone interested in SONiC to exchange ideas\, share real-world experiences\, and explore technical topics in an open and collaborative environment. \nThe workshop is organized by community volunteers in coordination with SONiC Foundation members. Please note this is a community-driven event and not an official SONiC Foundation or Linux Foundation hosted event. \nSessions will cover a range of topics\, including SONiC deployments\, research and development efforts\, technical deep dives\, and user experiences. The event is open to anyone interested in SONiC\, from active contributors to those just getting started. A live stream will also be available via YouTube for remote participants. Following the workshop\, an optional networking reception will be held (separate registration required). \nRegistration is now open and check out the event agenda!
URL:https://sonicfoundation.dev/event/sonic-workshop-japan-2026-sonic-user-group-japan/
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SUMMARY:2026 AI Network Technology Application & Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n\nEvent: 2026 AI Network Technology Application & Innovation Summit\nFormat: Conference participation + technical collaboration\nDate & Time: August 8 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm\nLocation: Beijing\, China\n\nJoin the SONiC community at the 2026 AI Network Technology Application & Innovation Summit\, an annual event focused on AI infrastructure and networking innovation in China. With participation from the Linux Foundation and global ecosystem partners\, the summit brings together industry leaders\, developers\, and enterprises to explore the evolving role of AI networking in enabling scalable\, high-performance systems. \nAs AI applications continue to drive demand for higher efficiency and real-time performance\, open networking technologies like SONiC play a critical role in connecting compute\, storage\, and intelligent workloads. The event will feature discussions on AI infrastructure evolution\, large-scale model training\, and the growing importance of open source ecosystems in building reliable and scalable networks. \nSONiC is proud to participate as a technical partner\, contributing to conversations on open\, vendor-neutral networking and its role in supporting next-generation AI use cases. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the community and learn how SONiC is advancing innovation across AI-driven infrastructure. \nLearn more about the event and register here!
URL:https://sonicfoundation.dev/event/2026-ai-network-technology-application-innovation-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
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SUMMARY:SONiC at OCP APAC Summit
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nAugust 11–12\, 2026 · TaiNEX2\, Taipei City\, Taiwan \nJoin the SONiC community at OCP APAC Summit for a half-day workshop bringing together developers\, users\, and ecosystem partners to explore the latest advancements in open source networking. The workshop will feature technical sessions\, real-world deployment insights\, and community-driven innovation shaping the future of scalable\, vendor-neutral networking. \n\nNew \nThe SONiC Workshop agenda and booth demo schedule are now live! View sessions\, booth demos and the full event schedule. \nView Agenda → \n\n\nSONiC Activities\n\nSONiC Workshop — Co-located with OCP APAC Summit on August 11. A half-day of technical sessions\, deployment insights\, and community discussions.\nOnsite Booth — SONiC will host a dedicated booth throughout the summit (August 11–12)\, featuring live demos and opportunities to connect with maintainers and contributors.\n\n  \nView Agenda\nView Speakers\nOCP APAC Summit\n 
URL:https://sonicfoundation.dev/event/sonic-workshop-booth-at-ocp-apac-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909
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SUMMARY:SONiC Workshop India 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nEvent Overview\nEvent: SONiC Workshop India 2026\nDate: September 7–8\, 2026\nLocation: Microsoft Campus (Building 4)\, Hyderābād\, India \nThe SONiC community is heading to Hyderabad for a focused two-day workshop on open source networking. This is an opportunity for engineers\, contributors\, and adopters across India and the Asia-Pacific region to share work\, exchange ideas\, and shape the direction of SONiC together. \n\nNew \nThe SONiC Workshop India 2026 agenda is live! View sessions and speakers now! \nView Agenda → \n\n  \nRegistration at Capacity\nRegistration and the registration waitlist for SONiC Workshop India 2026 are now closed\, as both have reached full capacity. All waitlisted attendees have been notified of their status. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Hyderabad! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://sonicfoundation.dev/event/sonic-workshop-india-2026/
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SUMMARY:SONiC Hackathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:Full Hackathon Program: September 28–October 14\, 2026\nProject Development Period: September 28–October 1\, 2026\nLocation: Online\n\nThe SONiC Foundation invites developers\, researchers\, students\, and other innovators to participate in the annual SONiC Hackathon. This virtual community event is an opportunity to develop and showcase new ideas\, tools\, and implementations that advance SONiC and open networking. \nTeams will build their projects during the virtual hackathon\, then upload a demonstration and presentation for review. Finalists will present their work live to the judges\, and the winners will be announced during the SONiC Workshop at the 2026 OCP Global Summit. \nSubmit Your Team\nThe team formation submission deadline is September 15\, 2026\, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. A brief project abstract is required when submitting. \nSubmit your team >> \nSuggested Project Topics\nSubmissions may address topics including: \n\nNetworks for AI\nAI agents for networking\nAI-assisted debugging\, root-cause analysis\, and test-log analysis\nDeveloper experience improvements\, including builds and CI/CD\nSystem and software security\nTest reliability\nCLI\, configuration\, and tracking improvements\nNew feature enablement\nOther ideas that benefit SONiC and the open networking community\n\nParticipation Guidelines\n\nThe hackathon will be held virtually.\nEach team may include up to five participants.\nEach participating organization may enter no more than three teams.\nTeams will upload a project demonstration and presentation to a shared online location.\nThis is a vendor-neutral community event. Product pitches\, sales presentations\, and proposals involving unlicensed or potentially closed-source technologies will not be accepted.\n\nKey Dates\n\nSeptember 15: Team formation deadline and project abstract due\nSeptember 28 at 9:00 AM–October 1 at 11:00 PM PT: Hackathon participation period\nOctober 2: Presentation upload period\nOctober 6\, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM PT: Live presentations\nEach team will receive four minutes to present\, followed by two minutes of Q&A. A break will take place from 10:00–10:30 AM.\nOctober 8 at 8:00 PM PT: Judge deliberation deadline\nOctober 12: Winners finalized\nOctober 14: Winners announced at the OCP Global Summit SONiC Workshop\n\nBy submitting\, participants agree to follow The Linux Foundation’s Code of Conduct\, the SONiC Foundation’s Vendor Neutrality Guidelines\, and The Linux Foundation’s Inclusive Speaker Orientation and Inclusive Language Initiative. \nQuestions? Contact eventhelp@sonicfoundation.dev.
URL:https://sonicfoundation.dev/event/sonic-hackathon-2026/
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SUMMARY:SONiC at OCP Global Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the SONiC community in San Jose this October for a full week of technical sessions\, live demonstrations\, hands-on learning\, and networking opportunities. \nSONiC will have a strong presence at OCP Global Summit 2026\, including a dedicated SONiC Workshop\, a SONiC booth featuring community demos\, and an Extended Offsite SONiC Workshop at Nokia’s Sunnyvale office. \nAgenda Now Live\nThe agenda for SONiC activities during OCP Global Summit week is now live! Explore the schedule\, sessions\, and speakers. \nView the SONiC Agenda >> \nRegistration Requirements\nPlease note that two separate registrations apply to these activities: \n\nOctober 13–15: Registration for OCP Global Summit is required to attend the SONiC Workshop on October 14 and visit the SONiC booth.\nOctober 16: Separate registration is required for the Extended Offsite SONiC Workshop at Nokia’s Sunnyvale office.\n\nIf you plan to attend both the activities at OCP Global Summit and the Extended Offsite SONiC Workshop\, you must complete both registrations. \nSONiC Workshop at OCP Global Summit\nDate: Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\nLocation: San Jose Convention Center\, San Jose\, CA \nThe SONiC Workshop brings together users\, contributors\, maintainers\, and ecosystem partners to share technical insights\, deployment experiences\, best practices\, and the latest innovations in the SONiC ecosystem. \nSONiC Booth and Live Demos\nDates: October 13–15\, 2026\nLocation: San Jose Convention Center\, San Jose\, CA \nVisit the SONiC booth during OCP Global Summit to explore live demonstrations\, meet community members\, and learn how organizations around the world are deploying and contributing to SONiC. \nExtended Offsite SONiC Workshop\nDate: Friday\, October 16\, 2026\nLocation: Nokia Sunnyvale Office\, 520 Almanor Ave\, Sunnyvale\, CA 94085 \nContinue the conversation after OCP Global Summit at the extended offsite SONiC Workshop. This full-day community event\, hosted by the SONiC Foundation at SONiC Premier Member Nokia’s Sunnyvale office\, will feature additional technical presentations\, deep dives\, demonstrations\, and networking opportunities. \nPlease note: Separate registration is required for the Extended Offsite SONiC Workshop on October 16. Space is limited\, so reserve your spot soon. \nRegister for the Extended Offsite SONiC Workshop >> \nImportant Dates:\n\nSpeaker Presentation Slides Due: September 28\, 2026\nSONiC Booth: October 13–15\, 2026\nSONiC Workshop: October 14\, 2026\nExtended Offsite SONiC Workshop: October 16\, 2026
URL:https://sonicfoundation.dev/event/sonic-at-ocp-global-summit-2026/
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SUMMARY:SONiC at Open Networking & Edge Summit (ONE Summit)
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n\nOpen Networking & Edge Summit Date: December 10–11\, 2026\n\nSONiC Workshop: December 11\nSONiC Booth: December 10–11\n\n\nLocation: Tokyo\, Japan\n\nJoin the SONiC community at Open Networking & Edge Summit (ONE Summit) Japan\, a global gathering of technical and business leaders advancing open networking\, edge\, cloud\, and IoT. ONE Summit is hosted alongside with Open Source Summit Japan\, bringing together global open source communities to collaborate on the technologies shaping the future of networking and infrastructure. \nSONiC will host a co-located workshop on December 11 and a dedicated booth throughout the event. Attendees can explore technical sessions\, see live community demos\, meet SONiC maintainers and contributors\, and learn how organizations are using SONiC to build open\, scalable network infrastructure. \nCall for Proposals Now Open\nWe invite the SONiC community to submit proposals for: \n\nSONiC Workshop sessions: Share technical insights\, implementations\, use cases\, community initiatives\, and lessons learned.\nSONiC booth demos: Showcase working technologies\, integrations\, tools\, or solutions built with or for SONiC.\n\nSubmissions should be technical\, educational\, and vendor-neutral. \nSubmit your session and demo proposal → \nImportant Dates\n\nCFP closes: October 4\nSpeaker and presenter notifications: Week of November 2\nSchedule announced: Week of November 2
URL:https://sonicfoundation.dev/event/sonic-booth-at-open-networking-edge-summit-one-summit/
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