Inclusion & Diversity in Open Source

The 2024 Inclusion & Diversity in Open Source event will feature traditional talks, panel discussions and attendee Q&A around a variety of predetermined topics. Subject matter experts, community and company leaders, and technologists of all types will attend and participate. 

When + Where

The event will take place on Sunday, October 27 at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601 on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Format

Moderated and facilitated discussions, as well as a number of prescheduled stand-alone talks will be featured to deliver a rich set of content driven by a diverse audience.

Cost

As always, Inclusion & Diversity is FREE to attend – no strings attached, however attendees must register.

A look back at 2023…

2023 Speakers

Nithya Ruff
Amazon

Lisa-Marie Namphy
Cockroach Labs

Kim McMahon
Cisco

Paloma Oliveira
Sauce Labs

Lisette Zounon
FORT Robotics

Fatima Sarah Khalid
GitLab

Efraim Marquez-Arreaza
Red Hat

Rochelle Newton
Newton Advocacy Strategic IT Inclusion & Tolerance Consulting (NASITC) and The HumanTech Initiative

Drew Stinnett
Duke University

Maria Lamardo
CVS Health

2023 Topics

  • HackingDiversity
  • The Necessity of Belonging
  • Given the Choices We Have: The Power of Allyship
  • Creating Inclusive Education within an Open-Source Community
  • DEI Challenges and Success
  • Web Accessibility 101: Ensuring an Inclusive Online Experience for Everyone
  • Equitable Hiring and Inclusive Retention Practices in Tech

Pictures from the 2023 event

2024 Sponsors

Inclusion & Diversity in Open Source is made possible by these world-class sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS