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Living Open Source Summit

DLT Building (near Confucius Hall)

University of Zambia, November 05, 2025

EVENT OUTCOMES Why you should Join Summit

The Living Open Source Summit (LOSS) is a free one-day event designed to equip students, professionals, and community members with essential open source skills. Attendees will gain hands-on knowledge in Linux, containers, Python, cloud technologies, and GenAI, while networking with local and international experts. With world-class sessions, sponsor showcases, and valuable career opportunities—all at no cost—LOSS is the perfect platform to start or advance your open source journey.

Gain Practical Skills

Learn how to install Linux, work with containers, explore the command line, run applications in the cloud, and even dive into Python and GenAI—all in one day. The sessions are designed to give you hands-on, practical knowledge that you can apply immediately.

Connect with Experts and Peers

Meet and network with leading open source professionals from Zambia, the region, and beyond. With speakers like international author Sander van Vugt and other open source practitioners, this is your chance to build meaningful connections and grow your professional community.

Access World-Class Content

LOSS is a completely free event, with venue and catering sponsored by partners. This means you get high-quality training, keynote sessions, and sponsor showcases at no cost—an incredible opportunity to boost your career without financial barriers.

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Sander van Vugt

Linux Expert . Speaker

Adam Ng’uni

Technology Leader | Cloud-Native, DevOps & Cybersecurity Specialist | Founder, FICTA | Strategic IT Consultant

Doreen Mwape

Software Developer

Maxwell Mumba

Devops Engineer

Mwita Ibrahim Kisuka

Devops Expert

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Hands-on Experience

At the Living Open Source Summit, you’ll gain hands-on experience with open source tools, connect with experts and peers, and discover real opportunities to grow your skills and career—all in a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere.

05th November
Wednesday

09.00 - 09.30 AM
Makanaka Tota

Why It Makes Sense to Install Linux on Your Laptop (and How to Get Started)

Learn why it makes sense to install Linux on your machine. You will understand the why and howhow to get started.
10:15 – 10:45 AM Morning Tea

Morning Tea Break

Grab a mug and refresh with morning tea.
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Maxwell Mumba

Containers

Running Applications as Containers (Introduction to Containers)
11:45 – 12:30 PM
Adam Ng'uni

Linux Command Line

What You Really Need to Know About the Linux Command Line
13:30 – 14:30 PM

Keynote & Presentations

Keynote Session + Sponsor Presentations Living Open Source Team + Guest Speakers
14:30 – 15:30 PM
Doreen Mwape

Python in One Hour
15:30 – 16:00 PM Tea

Afternoon Tea
16:00 – 17:00 PM
Mwita Ibrahim Kisuka

Kubernetes

Running Applications in the Cloud: Introduction to Kubernetes
17:00 – 18:00 PM
Sander van Vugt

Running On-Site GenAI

Running On-Site GenAI

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