Inclusion & Diversity in Open Source

Inclusion & Diversity in Open Source (I&D)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

A stand-alone event dedicated to a vital topic

About the I&D Event

The 2025 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 12 at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Format

Stand-alone talks on a variety of topics followed by a facilitated panel discussion. Attendee engagement is always a priority.

Cost

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

2025 Schedule

12:00 am – 5:00 pm ET • Check-In and Onsite Registration Opens
1:00 – 1:10 pm ET • Welcome and Thank You’s, Todd Lewis, All Things Open, & Lisa-Marie Namphy, Intuit
1:10 – 1:25 pm ET • ERG as a Bridge: Driving Inclusion in Open Source, Monica Miyasato, Intuit
1:30 – 1:45 pm ET • The Missing Link to Inclusion and Performance, Denitresse Ferrell, Culture Refinery
1:50 – 2:05 pm ET • TBA
2:10 – 2:25 pm ET • TBA
2:30 – 2:45 pm ET • Break
2:45 – 3:00 pm ET • The Power of Community in a Chaotic World, Amy Egan, Vercel
3:05 – 3:20 pm ET • What If the Quietest Person is the Smartest in the Room?, Jim Scarborough, Kiteframe, L.L.C.
3:25 – 3:40 pm ET • Unconventional Backgrounds: The Secret Sauce of Diversity, Sharon DeCaro, PayPal Braintree
3:45 – 4:00 pm ET • Improving Accessibility of Open Source Software, Ed Summers, GitHub
4:00 – 4:10 pm ET • Break
4:15 – 5:15 pm ET • Moderated Panel
5:30 – 7:00 pm ET • Welcome Social