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# CentOS Connect & FOSDEM 2026 (January 29th - February 1st)

**URL:** https://crunchtools.com/centos-connect-fosdem-2026/
Date: 2026-01-29
Author: fatherlinux
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Summary: January 29 – February 1, 2026 | Brussels, Belgium I’ll be heading to Brussels at the end of January for CentOS Connect 2026 and FOSDEM 2026. CentOS Connect (January 29-30) CentOS Connect is the premier contributor conference for the CentOS Project, happening as part of the FOSDEM Fringe. This year it’s at the DoubleTree BrusselsContinue Reading "CentOS Connect & FOSDEM 2026 (January 29th – February 1st)" →
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**January 29 - February 1, 2026 | Brussels, Belgium**

I'll be heading to Brussels at the end of January for **CentOS Connect 2026** and **FOSDEM 2026**.

## CentOS Connect (January 29-30)

CentOS Connect is the premier contributor conference for the CentOS Project, happening as part of the FOSDEM Fringe. This year it's at the **DoubleTree Brussels** in the Sycamore ballroom. The event features two days of in-depth discussion, hands-on learning, and networking focused on CentOS Stream, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and the wider Enterprise Linux ecosystem.

The program includes 25-minute presentations on new developments in CentOS Stream and upstream projects, plus longer 40-minute deep dives. Returning for 2026 are dedicated 2-hour SIG meetups on Thursday morning.

Registration is free but encouraged: [connect.centos.org](https://connect.centos.org/)

## FOSDEM (January 31 - February 1)

FOSDEM is the largest gathering of free and open source software developers in Europe, with 8000+ attendees, 1216 speakers, and 71 tracks this year. It takes place at the **ULB Solbosch Campus**. No registration required - just show up!

If you're sticking around after CentOS Connect, don't miss the **Distros Devroom** on Sunday, February 1.

More info: [fosdem.org/2026](https://fosdem.org/2026/)

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