CfgMgmtCamp

3-4-5 February 2025

Ghent, Belgium

Register and join the Women's Lunch at CfgMgmtCamp!

Published on 22 January 2025

We are having a networking lunch event on the first day of CfgMgmtCamp, and we’d like to invite all attendees who identify as women to join each other for this free lunch event!

  • Date: Monday, Feb 3, 2025
  • Time: 13:00 - 14:00
  • Location: Reserved area in the HoGent Cafeteria
  • Cost: Complimentary

We’ll begin with a brief introduction by Nofar Alfassi, including suggested discussion topics. You are welcome to mingle with one another and join the discussions while enjoying lunch.

Please indicate your participation by registering! During the event registration process, select the option for “Women Lunch Registration”. If you have already registered for CfgMgmtCamp, retrieve your order links, click on “Change details”, and add the Women Lunch option to your registration.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule Highlights and Registration Reminder

Published on 22 January 2025

If you haven’t already, it is really time you start looking at our schedule, because we have a packed couple of days scheduled for the beginning of next month. As usual we start our Monday and Tuesday mornings with a number of Plenary Sessions ,

https://cfgmgmtcamp.org/ghent2025/schedule/

On Monday we have our opening talk by Hazel Weakly, a talk about why Configuration is just as difficult as real Programming Then we’ll have a look at the current state of Open Tofu , 18 months after the fork. Only to conclude the morning track with a reminder that its all about Community.

Before lunch we continue with our Ignites .. 5 minute talks where the speakers have 20 slides that auto forward, awesome short topics about the communities and the tools we care about.

In the afternoon , next to our main tracks we have multiple community rooms. This year we have 2 rooms for both Puppet and Ansible, we have a Tofu room, a Pulp , Foreman and Kube room and new is a Nix room. Don’t hesitate to switch rooms and learn from different communities If the tool specific tracks don’t give you enough content, there is always the main tracks where we are tackling a variety of topics , new tools and practices.

On Tuesday we repeat the same format .. in the morning we welcome you for a talk on troubleshooting, to be continued with a talk on how to use IaC to move your team from being a Bottleneck to become an Enabler. Before the ignites we’ll wrap up the morning with a talk on the Pkl language we introduced you to last year ..

In the afternoon we continue with the main tracks, and the community tracks, where the Tofu track is going to be a broader Cloud track.

We wrap up the conference on Tuesday evening with a Round Table, a recording of the Abnormal Devops Round Table.

Wednesday is the 3rd day of our event and there we will break out in Workshops and Community days. We have now also updated registration so that you can register for the Wednesday events. If you already registered for the main event.. please revisit the site and put in your preference, this will help us to provide the right sized room for the right workshop or community day

So point your browser back to the link in your ticket and update those preferences..

Discover the Excitement of Fringe Events at CfgMgmtCamp 2025!

Published on 16 December 2024

Discover the Excitement of Fringe Events at CfgMgmtCamp This Year!

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:

AI Plumbers Conference

On February 3d, all the Low Level AI Engineers and Hackers are invited to the continuation of our Low Level AI DevRoom so we can have more time together in a more relaxed atmosphere. Expect hands-on sessions not just talks. Bring all your questions, unresolved issues and unaccepted PR requests. We also are going to have some HW from Tenstorrent! Come to get your hands on Wormhole and accelerate your local models beyond NVIDIA. Don’t delay - register today!

Icinga Meetup

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 Day

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.

Ansible Contributor Summit

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.

Puppet Community Summit

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.

Instructlab Workshop

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.

Ruby for Good

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.

And Much More!

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.

Check the Schedule and Register Today!

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.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

CfgMgmtCamp’s fringe events are a rare opportunity to:

  • Expand Your Network: Meet and learn from like-minded peers and industry leaders.
  • Deepen Your Knowledge: Gain insights into the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies.
  • Be Part of the Community: Engage with open-source communities that are shaping the future of configuration management and beyond.

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!

Support Config Management Camp 2025: Pre-Order Your Swag Now!

Published on 22 November 2024

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!

Why a Swag Store?

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!

How It Works

  • 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.

Why You Should Order

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.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the swag store or how it works, feel free to email Walter directly at walterheck@helixiora.com.

Let’s Make This a Success!

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

Registrations are open

Published on 12 November 2024

Registration for Config Managment Camp Ghent 2025 are NOW open. Use this link REGISTER, the link in the navbar.