The Power of Open Source: AI, Speed and Collaboration
What can motorsport tell us about the power of open source and AI? On race day, teams have a narrow window to turn fast-moving data into information they can act on. It is a practical demonstration of technology operating in a complex, high-pressure environment where speed, reliability and trust matter.
Using Red Hat’s work with Matt Stone Racing as a starting point, this session will explore how open-source technologies and AI can help organisations make better use of data when decisions matter. The discussion will examine why open source is increasingly important in an AI-driven world, including the opportunities it creates for innovation, transparency and flexibility, alongside emerging questions about security, vulnerabilities and resilience as technologies and capabilities advance into the future. Matt Stone will bring the user perspective, sharing first-hand insights into how data and technology support decision-making in motorsport and what lessons can be applied more broadly.
About the facilitators
Matt Stone: Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Matt Stone Racing. Previously working for the iconic Stone Brothers Racing, Matt started on his own venture in 2010, supported by both his father Jimmy and uncle Ross Stone.
Shane Boulden: Solution Architect at Red Hat, supporting Fortune 500 companies and government organisations across Australia and the region to adopt open-source technologies. His recent focus has been on applications of generative AI and security, helping organisations close the vulnerability gap with Red Hat Lightwell.
Dr Chris Butler: Chief Architect at Red Hat who is an experienced technical leader and is currently focused on the strategy and technology required to enable regulated & multi-tenant environments, often for ‘digital sovereignty’. He has been doing this with Governments and Enterprise clients across the Asia Pacific region.
About Red Hat
Founded in 1993, Red Hat is a global leader in enterprise open-source software and open hybrid cloud technologies. The company provides enterprise Linux, cloud, automation, artificial intelligence, application development and platform technologies to organisations across the public and private sectors worldwide. Through enterprise support, security testing, lifecycle management and professional services, Red Hat enables organisations to adopt open-source technologies within mission-critical environments while maintaining high levels of reliability, security and operational assurance. Today, Red Hat works with many of the world's largest enterprises and public sector organisations, supporting digital transformation initiatives across cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, application modernisation and digital service delivery.
About Matt Stone Racing
An Australian racing team first established in 2011 by team owner Matt Stone. They have competed in various Australian racing championships and series and have won titles in the Dunlop Super2 Series, Touring Car Masters and V8 Utes. They are currently fielding two Chevrolet Camaros in the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship, driven by Jack Le Brocq and Zach Bates. In the recent 2026 Bathurst 1000, Matt Stone Racing drivers placed on the podium.
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