SaltConf18 At a Glance
SaltConf18 is a gathering designed to help systems administrators, cloud architects, enterprise IT operators, site reliability engineers, IT directors, and IT managers more effectively manage and secure data center infrastructure using SaltStack event-driven automation.
SaltConf18 will include four full days of pure SaltStack goodness, now including two days of pre-conference training on Monday, Sept. 10, and Tuesday, Sept. 11. The main conference runs Sept. 12–13 and includes keynotes, breakout sessions, and valuable training from SaltStack customers and users, core engineers, and partners.
Pre-Conference Training
SaltConf18 offers twelve new and unique pre-conference training courses led by SaltStack certified trainers and engineers. Build your personalized course agenda from content designed for skill levels from beginner to advanced. Only SaltConf18 main conference attendees can add a one or two-day SaltConf18 Pre-Conference Training package to their registration.
SaltStack Certified Engineer Exam
A sitting for the SaltStack Certified Engineer exam will be made available on site and is free to SaltConf18 Pre-Conference Training attendees. Check the agenda for exam registration times and go to the SaltConf18 registration desk for further instructions.
SaltConf18 Welcome Reception
Tuesday night join SaltStack and the SaltConf18 sponsors as they spice up your evening with food, drink, and networking in the SaltConf18 expo hall. Kick back, relax, and get energized for the launch of SaltConf18!
Salty Bird Working Groups
On Wednesday and Thursday during meals and at the conference party, we will organize Salty Bird working groups around topics like network automation, cloud management, event-driven automation, testing and security & compliance. Or attendees can suggest and organize their own working group topics. Use this opportunity to connect with like-minded SaltStack experts, share knowledge and build valuable networks within the Salt community.
Keynotes and Breakout Sessions
SaltConf18 days three and four will consist of more than 60 customer case studies, technical deep dives, and keynotes and will provide unique opportunities to hack and network with the SaltStack community, customers, partners, and employees. Register now to reserve your seat for all four days of SaltConf18.
SaltConf18 Conference Party and Salty Bird Working Groups
Wednesday night is the SaltConf18 conference party! This is your opportunity to eat, drink, and network. We’ll also provide an opportunity to continue the Salty Bird working group conversations begun during lunch.
Agenda Overview
Pre-Conf Training Day One - Monday, Sept. 10
9AM-7PM | Registration & Info Desk Open |
9:00AM- 10:00AM | Continental Breakfast |
10:00AM-12:00PM | Pre-Conference Training Courses |
12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch |
1:00PM-3:00PM | Pre-Conference Training Courses |
3:00PM- 3:15PM | Coffee Break |
3:15PM-5:15PM | Pre-Conference Training Courses |
5:15PM-6:15PM | SaltStack Certified Engineer Exam registration open |
6:00PM-8:00PM | SaltConf18 Networking Reception |
Pre-Conf Training Day Two - Tuesday, Sept. 11
9AM-7PM | Registration & Info Desk Open |
9:00AM- 10:00AM | Continental Breakfast |
10:00AM-4:00PM | Write the Docs – Salt Docs Sprint |
10:00AM-12:00PM | Pre-Conference Training Courses |
12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch |
1:00PM-3:00PM | Pre-Conference Training Courses |
3:00PM- 3:15PM | Coffee Break |
3:15PM-5:15PM | Pre-Conference Training Courses |
5:15PM-6:15PM | SaltStack Certified Engineer Exam registration open |
6PM-8PM | SaltConf18 Welcome Reception & Expo Hall |
Main Conference - Wednesday, Sept. 12
8AM-8PM | Registration & Info Desk Open |
8AM-8:45AM | Breakfast & Expo Hall |
9AM-10:30AM | General Session Keynotes |
10:45AM-12:30PM | Breakout Sessions |
12:30PM-1:45PM | Lunch & Expo Hall / Salty Bird working groups / SaltStack Certified Engineer Exam registration open |
1:45PM-5:30PM | Breakout Sessions |
6:30PM–9PM | SaltConf18 Party & Expo Hall / Salty Bird working groups |
Main Conference - Thursday, Sept. 13
8AM–3:30PM | Registration & Info Desk Open |
8AM- 8:45AM | Breakfast & Salty Bird working groups |
9AM–10:30AM | General Session Keynotes |
10:45AM–12:30PM | Breakout Sessions |
12:30PM-1:45PM | Lunch / Salty Bird working groups / SaltStack Certified Engineer Exam registration open |
1:45PM–3:30PM | Breakout Sessions |
3:45PM–4:30PM | Q&A with the SaltStack Engineering Leadership team |
Register for SaltConf18
Stay at Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, the official SaltConf18 hotel
Contact the SaltConf18 registration team at 720-722-7398 or saltconf@saltstack.com to check on room reservation availability.