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LinuxCon + CloudOpen + ELC Europe Combine Keynotes, Technical Sessions and Social Networking Opportunities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 2, 2014) - The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux and collaborative development, today is releasing a preview of onsite activities, keynotes, co-located events and more taking place at LinuxCon + CloudOpen + Embedded Linux Conference (ELC) Europe, October 13-15, 2014 at the Congress Centre, Düsseldorf, Germany.

The speakers and sessions planned for this year's events showcase how leaders in diverse industries are using the power of open source and collaboration to innovate and advance technology for all. LinuxCon + CloudOpen + ELC Europe are unique in the region for providing a neutral forum where the leading minds in Linux and open source can come together to advance technologies in a variety of areas, including healthcare, manufacturing, and data science.

"People want to be a part of something bigger than themselves, and the opportunities that Linux and open source software represent for the future of technology naturally bring people together in collaboration," said Amanda McPherson, chief marketing officer, The Linux Foundation. "LinuxCon, CloudOpen and Embedded Linux Conference Europe provide the forum for this meeting of the minds and work to be done. Because this work is driven by people and people like to have fun, we also offer a variety of activities that encourage networking and more opportunities to talk about projects."

This year's LinuxCon + CloudOpen + ELC Europe events introduce new evening social activities to complement technical content and leading keynote speakers. Highlights include:

First-Time Attendee Reception

Sunday, October 12 - 5:00pm-6:30pm
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Karl Arnold Platz 5, 40474 Düsseldorf

For those attending a LinuxCon + CloudOpen + ELC Europe for the first time, we invite you to enjoy other first-timers at a meet-and-greet reception. It can be difficult coming to a large conference for the first time and not knowing a lot of other people or the lay of the land. This is an excellent opportunity to get a brief introduction to what to expect over the week, and meet other attendees who are in the same boat! Joining us to welcome our new attendees will be some key contributors to the Linux community.