🚨 SAVE THE DATE: CREATOR SUMMIT 2026 🚨 The 45Drives Creator Summit returns for its 4th year. Join creators, innovators, and technology leaders for three days of ideas, collaboration, and conversations shaping the future of AI, open source, enterprise technology, and digital creation. 📅 October 20–22, 2026 📍 The Skyline Center | Wilmington, NC We're building our biggest Creator Summit yet with more speakers, more hands-on experiences, and more opportunities to connect with the people driving innovation forward. Learn more: ow.ly/Q73e50ZaGaR #CreatorSummit2026 #45Drives #AI #OpenSource #TechCommunity #Innovation

Tomorrow, Creator Summit 2026 kicks off! Tuesday’s schedule features two tracks: Enterprise and Creative, bringing together industry experts to explore the future of AI, open-source technology, and creative workflows. Hear from Tom Lawrence, Wendell Wilson, Jeff Geerling, Brett Kelly, Ed Rawlings, and more as they share insights across enterprise infrastructure and creative technology. The day wraps up with LocalHost by @UnraidOfficial and @45Homelab at Jengo’s Playhouse. Join us in person in Wilmington, NC, or tune in to the virtual livestream to be part of the conversation from anywhere. @TomLawrenceTech @Level1Techs @geerlingguy @UnraidOfficial @PhillComm View the schedule and register: 45drives.ca/creator-summit/ #CreatorSummit2026 #45Drives #45HomeLab #EnterpriseAI #CreativeAI #OpenSource

Quantum computing is changing the cybersecurity landscape. Is your storage ready for what comes next? Join 45Drives for a FREE webinar: Quantum-Safe Storage and Virtualization on Wednesday, October 21, at 2 PM EDT. We’ll explore the risks quantum computing poses to encryption, storage, virtualization, and cybersecurity, along with the 45Drives partnership with Crypto4A and our newest security solution designed to address emerging threats. Stay until the end for a live Q&A with our team. 📅 October 21, 2026 | 2 PM EDT ⏱️ 45 minutes | Register now: app.livestorm.co/p/073517c7-… #45Drives #FreeWebinar #QuantumSafe #Cybersecurity #DataStorage #Virtualization #Crypto4A

At the 4th Annual 45Drives Creator Summit, our special presentation, “The Enterprise AI Pulse: What Research, Business and Media Are Seeing Now,”brings together experts Christos Makridis (ASU), Alexander Pautlio (Professor & Author), and Jon Lindsay Phillips (Phillcomm Global) for a cross-disciplinary look at how AI is shaping business, research, and the media landscape. 📅 October 20–22, 2026 📍 The Skyline Center, Wilmington, NC Join the conversation! 🔗 Register now: 45drives.ca/creator-summit/ #CreatorSummit2026 #45Drives #EnterpriseAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIResearch

🚨 Only 3 Days to Go! The 4th Annual 45Drives Creator Summit is almost here! Three days of innovation, real-world demos, and conversations around on-prem AI, open-source technology, and the future of enterprise and creative workflows. We’ve got an incredible lineup of speakers, industry experts, and creators joining us in Wilmington, NC. 📅 October 20–22, 2026 📍 The Skyline Center, Wilmington, NC Don’t miss out! Register now and be part of the conversation. 🔗 45drives.ca/creator-summit/ #CreatorSummit2026 #45Drives #OnPremAI #EnterpriseTechnology #OpenSource

The 4th Annual 45Drives Creator Summit is here! 🚀 Join us October 20–22 at The Skyline Center in Wilmington, NC, for three days of conversations, demos, and insights exploring AI, creativity, and the future of technology. Meet our Creative Track lineup, featuring Nick Wicynskii (@NGWPOST), Séverine Erickson (NicheVFs), @geerlingguy, Tyler Zibaie (@LighthouseFilms), Christos Makridis (@ASU Jeremiah Roberts (@UNCWilmington Digital Arts), Ed Rawlings (@Unraid), and the @Musora Media team. From AI-powered creative workflows to the good, the bad, and the ugly of AI in the creative workspace, there’s plenty to explore. 📅 October 20–22, 2026 📍 Wilmington, North Carolina Register now: 45drives.ca/creator-summit/ #CreatorSummit2026 #45Drives #CreativeAI #OnPremAI #AIWorkflows

The 4th Annual 45Drives Creator Summit is here! 🚀 Join us October 20–22 at The Skyline Center in Wilmington, NC, for three days of conversations, demos, and insights exploring on-prem AI, enterprise technology, and high-performance data systems. Meet our Enterprise Track panelists: @allanjude (@klarainc .), Dane Adams (@AristaNetworks ), Bob Henderson (@CassCountyGovND ), @Ryan Walker (@JRAutomation ), @TomLawrenceTech (Lawrence Systems), Wendell Wilson (@Level1Techs ), and Brett Kelly (@45Drives ). 📅 October 20–22, 2026 📍 Wilmington, North Carolina Be part of the conversation! Register now: 45drives.ca/creator-summit/ #CreatorSummit2026 #45Drives #EnterpriseAI #OnPremAI #OpenSource

Wendell Wilson is joining the 45Drives Creator Summit 2026! @Wendell Wilson, co-founder of @Level1Techs is a passionate advocate for open-source technology and its potential to make a positive impact on the world. Join Wendell and an incredible lineup of creators, innovators, and technology leaders as we explore the future of AI, open source, and enterprise technology. 📅 October 20–22, 2026 📍 The Skyline Center, Wilmington, NC From on-premises AI and data sovereignty to the evolving role of AI in creative workflows, the 4th Annual Creator Summit brings together the people shaping what's next in technology. 🎟️ Request your spot and view the full schedule: 45drives.ca/creator-summit/ #45Drives #CreatorSummit2026 #Level1Techs #OpenSource #AI #TechCommunity

The countdown is on! 🚀 The 4th Annual 45Drives Creator Summit is just around the corner. From October 20–22, industry leaders, creators, and technology enthusiasts will come together in Wilmington, NC, to explore the future of AI, open source, and enterprise technology. With two dedicated tracks, expert speakers, live demonstrations, and conversations around on-prem AI, data sovereignty, and AI in creative workflows, there’s plenty to look forward to. 📍 The Skyline Center | Wilmington, NC 📅 October 20–22, 2026 The future of AI is happening now. Be part of the conversation. Request your spot and explore the schedule: 45drives.ca/creator-summit/ #45Drives #CreatorSummit #OnPremAI #OpenSource #ArtificialIntelligence #DataSovereignty

Happening Tomorrow: Proxmox VE Webinar! Looking to simplify virtualization and build a more flexible IT infrastructure? Join 45Drives tomorrow for a free, 45-minute webinar exploring how Proxmox VE delivers enterprise-grade virtualization on an open-source foundation. We’ll cover the fundamentals of virtualization, migrating from legacy hypervisors, clustering and high availability, and avoiding vendor lock-in. Plus, see a live demo of the Proxmox web interface and get your questions answered by a member of the 45Drives support team. 📅 Tomorrow, October 14, 2026 Save your spot and discover what open-source virtualization can do: app.livestorm.co/45drives-1/… #45Drives #ProxmoxVE #Virtualization #OpenSource #ITInfrastructure

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at 45Drives! To our Canadian customers, employees, and partners, we hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with good food and time with loved ones. We’re grateful to be part of such an incredible open-source community and for everyone who continues to support and grow alongside us. If any storage issues come up over the long weekend, our 24/7 emergency support team is here to help when it matters most. #HappyThanksgiving #45Drives #OpenSource #DataStorage

The 4th Annual 45Drives Creator Summit is bringing together creators, technology leaders, and open-source enthusiasts for three days of ideas, collaboration, and conversations about what’s next in tech. From on-prem AI and creative workflows to open-source innovation and enterprise data storage, the Summit is a space to share knowledge, explore new possibilities, and connect with people pushing technology forward. We’re proud to have @Seagate and @UnraidOfficial joining us as event sponsors for this year’s Summit. Their support helps bring this community together for an exciting few days in Wilmington, NC. 📍 The Skyline Center, Wilmington, NC 📅 October 20–22, 2026 45drives.ca/creator-summit/ #CreatorSummit2026 #45Drives #Seagate #Unraid #OpenSource #AI #EnterpriseStorage

🚀 Creator Summit 2026 kicks off with Localhost! As part of Creator Summit 2026, we’re teaming up with our friends at Unraid to bring the community together for opening night in Wilmington, NC! Join the @45Homelab and @UnraidOfficial teams for an evening of great conversations, community connections, and a chance to check out the X4 in action. Whether it’s catching up with familiar faces or meeting fellow creators, it’s the perfect way to kick off Summit week. 📅 October 20, 2026 | 5–9 PM 📍 Jengo’s Playhouse, Wilmington, NC Space is limited, and registration is required. Come be part of it! 🎟️ Register now: eventbrite.com/e/45homelab-u… #CreatorSummit2026 #45HomeLab #Unraid #Localhost #HomelabCommunity

Three days. Two tracks. One community shaping what comes next. The full program for the 2026 45Drives Creator Summit is officially here! From enterprise AI and open-source infrastructure to filmmaking, VFX, and AI-powered creative workflows, this year's event brings together technology creators, engineers, researchers, business leaders, and creative professionals. Join familiar faces like Tom Lawrence, Wendell Wilson, and Jeff Geerling, alongside experts from Unraid, Niche VFX, JR Automation, Arista Networks, and more. 📅 October 20–22, 2026 📍 Wilmington, North Carolina 💻 In-person and virtual attendance options Expect technical talks, live demonstrations, livestreams, and opportunities to connect with the people building and using these technologies every day. Check out the full schedule and registration information: 45drives.ca/creator-summit/ @UnraidOfficial @TomLawrenceTech @Level1Techs @geerlingguy @JRAutomation @AristaNetworks @Seagate @PhillComm @45Homelab #45Drives #CreatorSummit #OpenSource #Homelab #EnterpriseAI

Meet the Panelist: Ryan Walker Joining us for Creator Summit’s Enterprise Track, Ryan Walker of JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, brings 17 years of hands-on IT experience across enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, storage, backup and disaster recovery, networking, and hybrid environments. From supporting SMBs and MSPs to working with multi-billion-dollar organizations, Ryan brings a practical, operations-focused perspective on building infrastructure that balances performance, reliability, security, and long-term supportability. This year, he’ll be joining the conversation on enterprise infrastructure, AI, and what’s next for IT. We’re looking forward to having Ryan on the panel. 💻 Ready to join us? Register now: 45drives.ca/creator-summit/