Women+ in Open Source Forum
Open source is built on collaboration—and it’s time to amplify the voices of the women+ doing this critical work.
Join us on July 30th for a full-day event dedicated to the women+ shaping the future of open source technologies each and every day. Whether you are a seasoned maintainer, a first-time contributor, or simply curious about how to get started with open source, this day is designed for you.
Open source is global, but women+ are still underrepresented in the community. We're changing that by creating a dedicated space to celebrate our achievements and build a stronger, more inclusive pipeline for the future.
Why Join Us?
This isn't just a series of talks; it's a gathering of minds. Our goal is to bridge the gender gap in tech by fostering mentorship, visibility, and genuine connection. Come for the inspiration, stay for the community. Everyone who wants to build a more inclusive open source ecosystem is welcome in this room.
Your perspective belongs 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, Board of Directors Chair, Linux Foundation
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 VirginiaFork 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]