Open Source Summit + ELC Europe 2018

Diversity and inclusion are more than a checkbox; it’s fuel for open source community growth and success. While we have seen great progress for diversity in the form of center stage presentations and focused meetings at most tech events, the reality is that there is still more to be done drive effective inclusivity of those diversity groups.

Through the stories of successful open source contributors from under-represented groups, Johanna’s keynote will celebrate the best practices that have enabled the success of these individuals and then provide recommendations to further drive inclusion in any technology community. Open source communities have shown the world that when we bring together members of multiple companies and diverse backgrounds, we can achieve far more than working apart. It’s for that reason that open source communities today have a great responsibility to continue advancements for inclusion not only to fuel their own success but more importantly to model the benefits of inclusion to the world.