In a world where access to technology often defines opportunity,
30th June to 2nd of July, 2025. Intercontinental Hotel, Haile Selassie Ave, Lusaka.
Learn. Master. Connect. Building Africa’s Open Tech Future Together.
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WHY JOIN LOSCON? Why you should Join Event
LOSCon 2025 (Living Open Source Conference) stands as the premier event in Zambia dedicated to Linux and open-source technologies. Taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel on Haile Selassie Avenue in Lusaka, LOSCon 2025 will occur over three consecutive days from Monday, June 30t,h until Wednesday, July 2nd, featuring sessions from industry leading experts, hands-on workshops, and chances for community involvement.
Hands-On Learning
Build real skills with guided, practical sessions you can apply right away.
1Networking
Connect with peers, pros, and innovators shaping open source in Africa.
3Expert Sessions
Go deep with top minds on security, automation, AI, and more.
2Have Fun
Enjoy good vibes, cool demos, community games, and moments that make learning fun.
4LISTEN TO THE Event Speakers
Sander van Vugt
Technical Linux trainer
Sander van Vugt
Technical Linux trainerI'm a technical Linux trainer, authorized to deliver courses for Red Hat, SUSE and Ubuntu. Specialized in High Availability and Linux performance issues. Up to date I have completed 62 books on Linux related topics, including best sellers such as Red Hat RHCE® / RHCSA™ 7 Cert Guide (2015), Beginning the Linux Command Line (2008) and Red Hat 6 Administration (2013). Also, I am the author of over 20 Linux related video courses, published by Pearson Education - Pearson IT Certification and I provide live training at the O'reilly platform. As a trainer I believe it is important to stay in touch with reality, and that's why I have a select number of consultancy customers as well, which I help in realizing their Linux solutions. SPECIALTIES: Linux High Availability, Linux Storage, Linux Virtualization, SUSE Linux, Red Hat Linux, Linux Performance, Linux Foundation, Linux on Azure, Kubernetes, Ansible.
Samuel Muzata
Co-founder of Innovative Dynamics
Samuel Muzata
Co-founder of Innovative Dynamics
With over 16 years of experience in the ICT sector, Samuel MUZATA is the co-founder of Innovative Dynamics, a leading technology company. He holds a BSc degree from the University of Zambia and an MBA from Quantic University. Samuel's extensive certifications and qualifications demonstrate his deep expertise in the field. He is Machine Learning and Data Analytics certified from MIT, holds a Business Analytics certification from Harvard School of Business, and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Machine Learning from Walsh College. Samuel's diverse expertise and practical experience make him a thought leader in the IT space. His unique blend of technical skills, business acumen and knowledge equips him to provide valuable insights and strategies for organizations navigating the complexities of modern information technology management.
Pascal van Dam
Linux Expert . Speaker
Pascal van Dam
Linux Expert . SpeakerI thrive on designing groundbreaking solutions that bridge the gap between tech-talk and business revenue drivers and I equip aspiring tech enthusiasts and professionals with the skills they need to excel in today's digital landscape and stay on the edge of innovation. I'm a Kubernetes Architect, certified LF trainer & IT Gilde Guru with a relentless passion for technology. My expertise lies in Linux, Kubernetes (K8S), and Cloud Architecture. I am also an author known for my straightforward, accessible courses on K8S, Ansible, NodeJS, Rust, and Golang through my engaging teaching style and comprehensive materials. Let's connect & orchestrate your success! Experienced #Cloud/ #Linux Architect with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Strong business development professional skilled in #Oracle Database, Storage, Databases, IT Service Management, and Servers. Linux Foundation Trainer for Linux on MS #Azure, Managing K8S. Trainer in #Docker, #Ansible, #Salt, #Python, #Apache Webserver, KVM, RHEL, SLES, Linux HA
Arthur Kalikiti
Senior Linux & Kubernetes Engineer | Cloud-Native Architect | LOSF Contributor
Angel Mukopole
Future Open Source Leader | Linux Enthusiast | LOSF Student Ambassador
Adam ChapChap Ng’uni
Technology Leader | Cloud-Native, DevOps & Cybersecurity Specialist | LOSF | Founder, FICTA | Strategic IT Consultant
Adam ChapChap Ng’uni
Technology Leader | Cloud-Native, DevOps & Cybersecurity Specialist | LOSF | Founder, FICTA | Strategic IT Consultant
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Shift your perspective on open source
Shifting your perspective on open source means viewing it as a collaborative community, where innovation thrives through shared knowledge and contributions. It’s about leveraging transparency and inclusivity to build better, sustainable solutions together.
SCHEDULE DETAILS Information of Event Schedules
Explore our thoughtfully curated event schedules designed to inspire, connect, and empower you. Each session is an opportunity to learn, grow, and engage with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out—every moment is crafted to add value to your journey.
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Understanding GenAI
- What is it?
- What are the components?
- What is the role of an LLM
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Taking a GenAI Test Drive
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Deepseek
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Hosting your own AI system
- Inference or training: know what you're hosting for
- How to pick the right LLM for your own business goals
- Connecting an AI agent to your own systems
- System Requirements
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sponsored Tech Talk
This session offers sponsors a platform to present their latest technologies and open-source-driven solutions. Attendees can expect live demonstrations, practical use cases, and insights into tools designed to support innovation in the tech space.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Community Hour (Lightning Talks)
During this session, community members will deliver quick and engaging lightning talks. Each presenter shares unique projects, tips, or experiences, creating an inspiring hour of idea exchange and showcasing the diversity of voices in the open-source world.
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Sponsor Showcase
Sponsors will be set up to demo their products, chat with attendees and explore ways to collaborate. It’s informal, engaging and a great way to connect with the people behind the tech.
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Morning Sessions
- LFCS Exam Prep – Focused review of exam domains, mock questions, and timed exercises to prepare for the Linux Foundation Certified Sysadmin certification.
- Linux Security: SELinux – Master SELinux concepts, security contexts, booleans, and troubleshooting for hardened system security.
01:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions
- Linux Performance Optimization – Learn tools like top, htop, iotop, and perf to diagnose and improve system performance.
- Building a Kubernetes Cluster – Step-by-step deployment of a production-grade K8s cluster with kubeadm, network plugins, and dashboard access.
- Running Secure Containers with Podman – Explore rootless containers, Podman vs Docker, and security best practices.
- Building AI Expertise on Linux – Set up AI/ML environments, use JupyterLab, TensorFlow, and optimize workloads on open-source stacks.
- Setting up Scalable Ansible with AWX – Manage and scale your automation with AWX, Ansible Tower’s open-source version.
- Using Ansible Plugins and Filters – Go beyond basics by building custom plugins and filters for reusable, elegant automation.
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Introduction to Docker
Introduction to containerization using Docker. Covers images, containers, volumes, and networking. Practical focus on building, running, and debugging containerized applications.
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Linux Fundamentals
Learn Linux command-line essentials, system architecture, file management, user/group control, and basic shell scripting. Includes practical labs and CLI challenges.
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Kubernetes Fundamentals
Get started with Kubernetes architecture, deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, and basic orchestration. Suitable for cloud and DevOps newcomers.
PRICING PLANS Get your Ticket
Individual
K9000
Full access to all tracks, Networking, Refreshments & Lunch, Certificate of Attendance
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AI Masterclass+
K5000
Learn what GenAI is, How to deploy, manage with Kubernetes, and develop with Instructlab.
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Venue
Venue
Intercontinental Hotel,
Haile Selassie Ave, Lusaka.
Zambia
Tickets info
Name: LOS Team
Phone: +260963542263
Email: events@livingopensource.org
Programme Details
Name: Santos Venter Chibenga
Phone: +260963542263
Email: events@livingopensource.org