The Open Source Summit North America 2024 was a premier event for open source developers, technologists, and community leaders. It took place in Seattle, Washington from April 16 to 18. The event was a platform for attendees to collaborate, share information, learn about the latest technologies and innovations across open source.

Key features of the event included:

• Keynote Speakers: Featured speakers included Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux & Git, Kelsey Hightower, a distinguished software engineer, and Hanna Hajishirzi, Senior Director NLP Research at the Allen Institute for AI.
• Learning Opportunities: Attendees had the chance to learn about the latest trends in open source and open technologies.
• Networking: The event provided opportunities for face-to-face problem-solving, discussions, and collaboration.
• Access to Experts: Attendees had access to leading experts that could guide them through a complex OS environment.
• Career Opportunities: Attendees could explore career opportunities with the world’s leading technology companies.

The event was a gathering place for open-source code and community contributors. It aimed to further open source innovation and ensure a sustainable open source ecosystem. Session recordings and slides from speakers were made available on The Linux Foundation’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbzoR-pLrL6poagnac0dQuTXcmNvUHVOj

Overall, the Open Source Summit North America 2024 was a significant event for the open source community, providing a platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation.