Women+ in Open Source Forum

Open source thrives on collaboration, and it's time to highlight the voices of the women+ who are integral to this vital work. Join us for a full-day event dedicated to the women+ who are shaping the future of open source technologies every day! 🌟

Whether you're an experienced maintainer, a first-time contributor, or just curious about getting started with open source, this event is designed for you! 🚀

Despite being global, women+ remain underrepresented in the open source community. We're striving to change this by creating a space to celebrate our achievements and build a more inclusive future. 🤝

Why Join Us?

This isn't merely a series of talks; it's a gathering of inspired minds. Our aim is to bridge the gender gap in tech by fostering mentorship, visibility, and genuine connections. Come for the inspiration; stay for the community! 🌈 Everyone looking to contribute to a more inclusive open source ecosystem is welcome!

Your perspective matters in the code. Let’s build the future together! 💪

Agenda at a Glance

• 9:30 - 10:30: [REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST, NETWORKING] ☕
• 10:30 - 11:00: [KEYNOTE]
  • Nithya Ruff, Chair, Linux Foundation Board of Directors 🎤
• 11:15 - 12:00: [FIRESIDE CHAT]
  • Angie Jones, VP of Developer Experience, Agentic AI Foundation
  • Nithya Ruff, Chair, Linux Foundation Board of Directors 🔥
• 12:00 - 1:30: [LUNCH] 🍽️
• 1:30 - 3:30: [SESSIONS] (To be updated as talks are confirmed)
  • Meaningful is Sustainable: A Longitudinal Panel Study of Under-represented OSS Contributors
    • Hana Frluckaj, PhD | Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Virginia
  • Fork Yeah: Choosing Your Own Adventure in Open Source
    • Alexa Griffith, Sr. Principal SWE @ Red Hat
• 3:45 - 4:30: [CLOSING PANEL] Personas of Open Source
  • Lahari Chowtoori, Open Source @ AWS, Moderator
• 4:30 - 6:00: [HAPPY HOUR] 🍹

📍 Location: 7 W 34th St.

Get your tickets here! — Our community is stronger with you in it!