Texas Linux Fest

is back again in 2026! https://2026.texaslinuxfest.org/

📆 Nov 6-7, 2026
📍 JJ Pickle Research Campus, Austin, TX
🎤 CFP closes July 1: https://pretalx.com/txlf2026/cfp
💝 Sponsor: https://2026.texaslinuxfest.org/sponsorship/
🎟️ Registration Coming Soon!

Join us in-person or online in a few minutes for Dustin Kirkland's Keynote!

Texas Linux Festival 2025 Keynote Dustin Kirkland is the SVP of Engineering at Chainguard and will be our Keynote speaker this year!

HAPPENING AT !
Want to know how AI can improve doctor-patient trust? 🩺

Nathan Willis chatted with JJ Asghar about his open source project, PETE, which uses Linux to help medical students practice their bedside manner!

JJ's talk is Saturday, Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm!

👇 Read the full interview:

Texas Linux Festival 2025 Texas Linux Fest 2025 - Interview: JJ Asghar x Nathan Willis

Welcome to Day 1 of !
https://2025.texaslinuxfest.org/

The countdown is almost over! 🎉 2025 starts Friday! https://2025.texaslinuxfest.org/

We're bringing together the best of the Lone Star State's Linux and open source community for a packed day of talks, workshops, and everything FOSS. This is the place to be for sysadmins, developers, and enthusiasts.

See you at the Commons Conference Center!

Coming to TXLF this Friday and Saturday? Don't forget to print your permit for free parking.

🐧 Get Ready for Texas Linux Fest 2025! 🤠
The countdown is on! We are so excited to see you this Friday at Texas Linux Fest 2025! To help you get ready, here's everything you need to know for a smooth start https://2025.texaslinuxfest.org/

📍 Location
Commons Conference Center at the J. J. Pickle Research Campus, Austin.
Address for GPS: 2901 Read Granberry Trail, Austin, TX 78758.

🚗 Getting There
Parking: IMPORTANT! Make sure you download and print your required parking pass before you arrive. https://2025.texaslinuxfest.org/
Public Transit: Austin MetroRapid 803 bus stops right on Exploration Way.

🗓️ Key Times
Doors Open: 8:00 AM daily.
Sessions Start: 9:00 AM daily.
Keynote: Don't miss Dustin Kirkland's Keynote on Saturday at 9:00 AM!
Lunch (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM): Lunch is offsite. We encourage you to check out the many options at The Domain nearby!

🎉 After Party
When: Saturday, October 4th, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM.
Where: Lavaca Street Bar.

Got a friend who loves open source? It's not too late to invite a friend to join us!

See you Friday!

We sat down with longtime TXLF speaker Thomas Cameron to talk about “Getting Started with Ansible on Linux”! https://2025.texaslinuxfest.org/interviews/thomas-cameron/

Thomas’s approach? Start small, build confidence, lean on community. Whether you’re fresh to automation or just curious about open source, is the place to learn, connect, and grow.

“If you’re feeling overwhelmed… you’re in the right place.”
“Don’t ever hesitate to ask questions … that’s what this community is for.”
“Be present. Talk to folks. The hallway track is as valuable as the sessions.”

📅 When: October 3–4, 2025
📍 Where: Austin, Texas
🎫 Why go: Real people, real talks, real connection.
👉 Don’t miss out. Register now and come ready to ask questions, make friends, and discover what you didn’t even know you needed.

🏨 Heading to 2025?
We’ve secured a special discounted room block at the Element Austin at The Domain!

Perks include:
✨ Exclusive attendee rate
🥞 Complimentary breakfast
📶 Free Wi-Fi
🚗 Free on-site parking

This rate expires FRIDAY (Sept 26)!
👉 https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1758298724881&key=GRP&app=resvlink

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Traveling to join us at TXLF? Dont forget to book your hotel room. We have a discounted room block at the Element hotel just a few minutes walk from the conference.

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