October means different things to different people – it’s springtime in the Southern Hemisphere, autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, and Summit time if you’re a member of the Zabbix community! Summit time, of course, means the biggest of all Zabbix events, gathering the global Zabbix community in one place to have fun together and learn as much as we can from each other. Zabbix Summit 2024 will take place on October 3-5 in Riga at the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija. Keep reading to find out more about what you can expect this year.
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All new main stage presentations
During Zabbix Summit 2024, you’ll be able to catch a variety of presentations from top industry thought leaders. You’ll learn all about the latest Zabbix features, explore use cases from multiple industries, check out the latest integrations, and have the chance to get your questions answered during live Q&A sessions.
The Summit agenda will feature speeches on nearly any Zabbix-related topic that you can imagine, but this year we’ll also have a fresh focus on the potential of artificial intelligence, with presentations on topics like “New Approaches to Reduce Alert Noise with Zabbix and AIOps” and “Leveraging AI for Synthetic Web Monitoring” as well as a more business-focused group of speeches covering topics related to open-source integration and Zabbix for MSPs.
Hands-on learning in Zabbix Summit workshops
Zabbix Summit workshops are the ideal place to put the theory you learn during presentations into practice. You can check out the latest features and use cases in action, while performing a variety of real-world tasks under the guidance of workshop hosts and their assistants – many of whom are also featured presenters at this year’s Summit.
All you’ll need to do is bring your own laptop – depending on the topic covered in the particular workshop, an SSH client and a web browser may also be required. All workshop sessions will take place on the morning of October 5 (Day 2 of the Summit) and will begin at 10AM.
Zabbix Certified Training sessions and exams
Do you have a lifetime of monitoring experience, but are too shy to let everyone know it? When you attend Zabbix Summit 2024, you’ll be able to prove your skills as a Zabbix specialist or professional by taking part in Zabbix Certified Training sessions and exams. If you’re looking for more specific topics to dive into, the following one-day courses will also be held from October 2 through October 4:
- Automation and Integration with Zabbix API
- Advanced Problem and Anomaly Detection with Zabbix
- Advanced Zabbix Data Pre-Processing
- Advanced Zabbix SNMP Monitoring
If you don’t mind extending your stay in Riga just a bit longer (and seriously, why would you?), you’ll also be able to take the full Zabbix Certified Specialist or Professional courses scheduled for October 9-13. Please remember that you can choose more than one training course, and it’s possible to attend the courses (without the 10% Summit discount) even if you’re not attending the Summit.
You can sign up for all training sessions and exams here.
The Zabbix Summit Feedback and Testimonial corner
Just as at last year’s Summit, you’ll be able to share your Zabbix story with the rest of the Zabbix community at our Feedback and Testimonial corner. Sharing a testimonial or leaving a review will give you a chance to collect a piece of exclusive Zabbix Summit 2024 merchandise!
Exclusive items, cool new designs, and unique gadgets at our merchandise shop
Speaking of merch, you’ll be pleased to know that not only will exclusive Zabbix Summit merchandise be available at a special stand throughout the event, but we’ll also have an online platform that will allow you to pre-order your merchandise and pick it up at the Summit. We’ve got 5 exclusive new t-shirt designs, 4 fresh sock designs, brand-new beanies, and the usual assortment of gadgets, hoodies, and other merch that our fans have come to know and love – most of which has also gotten a new look for this year’s Summit as well.
Three incredible Zabbix Summit 2024 networking events
There’s a lot to take in and consider at a Zabbix Summit, but don’t worry – we’ve also made sure to give you plenty of time to network with your fellow Zabbix fans by organizing three big events that you won’t want to miss!
- The Zabbix Summit 2024 welcome event will be held at the famous National Library of Latvia – or as Latvians call it, “The Castle of Light.” You’ll enjoy tasty beverages, delicious food, and a guided tour of the library as you mingle with fellow Zabbix enthusiasts and industry experts, making this the perfect way to kick off this year’s Summit.
- You’ll want to prepare yourself for a truly unforgettable experience as the Zabbix Summit main event unfolds. We’re sure that you’ll find Riga’s famous Fantadroms Concert and Event Space to be the ideal place to forge valuable connections with like-minded professionals – while indulging in a unique array of culinary delights, refreshing beverages, and great music.
- After all that, we’ll send you on your way with a closing event that will be the perfect grand finale to a Summit that you won’t soon forget! Located in the heart of Old Riga, Burzma is a food hall that spans 1,500 square meters across the entire fourth floor of a bustling shopping mall. With stunning rooftop views to inspire your dining experience, Burzma offers 10 restaurants and a bar serving up a diverse range of culinary delights.
A chance to see where the magic happens during our Open-Door day
In what has become a popular tradition, Zabbix will host an Open-Door day on Thursday, October 3 from 1PM to 3PM local time. You’ll be able to chat with Zabbix team members, tour our headquarters, and take part in a fun activity designed to help you learn more about Zabbix.
Booths galore!
As usual, the Zabbix team will have multiple booths in the conference hall where you can meet our engineers and developers and get your questions answered by the people who know best. Our Summit sponsors will have booths of their own as well, where you can enjoy a unique opportunity to interact with them on a personal level and get the lowdown on the solutions they offer.
Special events for support customers
All Zabbix support customers are invited to meet our team at a special Zabbix client lunch on October 3 at 14:00 (EEST), with the exact location to be announced at a later date. What’s more, Enterprise and Global support customers are also invited to the Zabbix roadmap Q&A session with Zabbix CEO and Founder Alexei Vladishev on October 5 at 10AM. You’ll learn about our software development plans and be able to raise questions or make suggestions based on your experience – definitely an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Which Zabbix Summit ticket is right for you?
If you want to enjoy the full Zabbix Summit experience (conference, accommodation, food, even airport transfers), the Full Participation ticket package is definitely for you.
For loyal users who have contributed so much to our product over the years, the Zabbix Fan package is definitely the way to go – it includes everything you’ll get with the Full Participation package, plus a special official fan package that will guarantee you bragging rights in your office once you return from Riga.
If you’re only there for the sessions, the Hall only pass is ideal. If you enjoy both learning and networking with our team and enthusiasts from around the world, we think you’ll find the Hall and Networking pass to be perfect for your needs.
Want to bring a friend or partner along to the summit? No problem — get a Zabbix Summit Travel Companion pass for them so you can stay together and attend networking events, while we handle the rest of their Riga experience.
The Companion pass, which you can buy along with any other Summit ticket, includes 3 nights’ accommodation in the Radisson Blu Latvija hotel (in the same room as the Summit attendee), 3 breakfasts, and 3 networking events, but that’s not all – we’ll also include an exclusive tour of Riga on October 4 with an English-speaking guide.
The tour features a visit to the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia, and runs from approximately 10AM to 4PM, including lunch and some workshop activities at the museum. You can learn more about the museum here.
Visit this page to sign up for the ticket package of your choice.
Livestreaming on YouTube
We hope to see you soon in Riga, but if you can’t make it, don’t worry – as in previous years, we’re going to be livestreaming the speeches on our YouTube channel! Stay tuned for more details.
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