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.
A look back at 2024…
2024 Speakers
Lisa-Marie Namphy
Director, Developer Relations
Intuit
Nithya Ruff
Head of the Amazon Open Source Program Office/ChairAmazon/Linux Foundation Boa
Emily Maxie
VP of Marketing
Firm360
Angela Peterson
Solutions Architect
WellSky
Denitresse Ferrell
Found + CEO
Culture Refinery
Elizabeth Barron
Community Manager
CHAOSS
Winstina Hughes
Founder
Support Inclusion in Tech
Vrushali Sawant
Data Scientist
SAS
Lisa Shissler Smith
Engineering Manager
Netflix
Matt Henry
Analyst
Bigfoot Systems
2024 Topics
- Is AI Sexist? Examining Gender Bias in Large Language Models
- Unlocking Inclusion: The Vital Importance of Accessibility
- Neurodivergency: The Sunflower Human OS
- Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Product Design
- How to be Inclusive in Challenging Times
- Paving the Way for Contributions of All Kinds
- Reshaping the landscape of belonging to transform community
- Why Diverse Data is Essential for Inclusive Generative AI
Pictures from the 2024 event
2025 Sponsors
The Inclusion & Diversity in Open Source event is made possible by these world-class sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
