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This is a Red Hat User Group. a.k.a. RHUG, for the MSP area. It's a chance for developers, professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts in the greater Twin Cities to meet, learn, present, and strengthen Open Source community ties.
A multitude of Open Source Cloud Computing topics will be covered, including Ansible, Containers, IaaS and PaaS frameworks, Open Source SaaS solutions, Big Data, Cloud Security, storage, commodity hardware, Open Source development frameworks and languages, and more.
Like a true RHUG, craft beers and good food will be plentiful. So, join us for a presentation and pint, and talk tech with your peers.
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RSVP to the next Minneapolis RHUG!
Surly Brewing Company, 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, USREGISTER HERE: https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/4770106/rhexpressregistration/page/expressregistration?sc_cid=RHCTN1260000493439
Join local IT professionals and Red Hat subject matter experts for the upcoming Minneapolis Red Hat User Group (RHUG) at Surly Brewing Company.
This afternoon session features four presentations covering open-source supply chain security, edge deployment patterns, and enterprise DevSecOps migration strategies.### Agenda Highlights
- Securing Your Open Source Supply Chain with Lightwell: Nick Schendel (Red Hat) discover how Lightwell—a joint initiative between Red Hat and IBM—extends traditional open-source security maintenance far beyond standard product footprints. Learn how automated vulnerability triage, AI-augmented detection, and pre-remediated open-source packages enable organizations to fix CVEs and protect active production environments without breaking existing workflows or forcing disruptive upgrades.
- Mobile RHEL Datacenter in a Box: Marc Skinner (Red Hat) walks through How to build an all-in-one lab/home lab to test and hone your RHEL/Satellite skills.
- Shifting Virtualization Strategies: Brian Norman (ProActive Solutions) A look at how the virtualization market is evolving and what that means for organizations planning for the future.
- How 3M Does DevOps on ROSA: Pipelines, GitOps and Supply Chain Security in Practice: Alex Tennant (3M) presents 3M's real-world case study on building a trusted DevSecOps platform on Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA).
### Event Details
- Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT
- Location: Surly Brewing Company, 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
- Includes: Food, drinks, and local peer networking
If you have any questions, email us at rhug@redhat.com.
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