# Events

**The Linux Foundation** organizes various open-source events throughout the year, benefiting multiple open-source projects. These events play a crucial role in building and sustaining open-source communities.

## Why attend these open-source events?

* **Exchange Ideas**: Participants can share their knowledge and exchange ideas with the community.
* **Learn from Peers**: Attendees can learn from other open-source enthusiasts and experts.
* **Collaborate**: These events foster collaboration among developers, designers, and contributors.
* **Innovate**: Participants can design and develop new open-source solutions.
* **Security Challenges**: Hackathons address security challenges and troubleshoot issues.
* **Linux Foundation Events**: You can explore all the events organized and hosted by the Linux Foundation.
* **Organizations’ Role**:
  * **Registration**: Organizations can register and participate in various events.
  * **Support**: By sponsoring events, organizations contribute to bringing the open-source community together to tackle challenges collectively.

You can check out all the events organized and hosted by the Linux Foundation at [Linux Foundation Events](https://events.linuxfoundation.org).

## Accessing Events

To access the **Events** page, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the [Organization Dashboard](https://myorg.lfx.dev/microsoft-corporation/events-details/attendees?global=false\&year=all_time).
2. On the left navigation menu, enter your company or organization name in the **Search** box.
3. By default, the dashboard page appears.
4. Click the **Events** menu available on the vertical sidebar navigation.
5. You can filter data or select "All Time" to view cumulative data.

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