Diversity Empowerment Summit Sessions
Monday, 16 September
Time: Varies
Discover how embracing diversity and inclusion can revolutionize the open source community. Explore sessions that highlight the power of diverse perspectives in driving innovation and strengthening code development. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of shaping a more inclusive future for open source.
LFX Mentorship Showcase
Monday, 16 September
Time: 16:20 – 17:00
The LFX Mentorship Showcase is an opportunity for graduating mentees of the LFX Mentorship program to showcase the work they completed during their session term.
This event is free and open to all. Join us to explore the experiences of LF Mentorship Program mentees, discover the exciting projects they are working on, recruit fresh talent, and support new developer contributions.
The Linux Foundation’s Mentorship Program helps developers – many of whom are first-time open source contributors – gain the skills and experience necessary to contribute effectively to open source communities.
Please see the schedule for a complete listing of talks!
Better Together Diversity Luncheon
Tuesday, 17 September
Time: 12:35 – 14:00
Location: Wolke21 at Saturn Tower
(5-min walk from Austia Center Vienna)
Registration Cost: Complimentary
About the Better Together Diversity Luncheon
The Better Together Diversity Luncheon offers the opportunity for all event participants from marginalized communities (including race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability), and their allies, to join together to build connections to carry through the event and beyond. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking, nearly 360° panoramic views of the city from Wolke21, this luncheon aims to foster meaningful connections that will enhance the experience at the event and promote ongoing diversity within the open source community. Join us in this inspiring setting to build lasting relationships and support a more inclusive future.
No pre-registration is required to attend. We do our best to accommodate everyone interested in joining, but please note that participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who Can Attend?
Any event participant from a marginalized community (including race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability) and their ally guests.
Is This Event Open to Allies?
Attendees of the Better Together Diversity Luncheon are welcome to invite (1) Ally to this event.
We encourage allies to support diversity in tech while at the event by seeking out and engaging with diverse attendees onsite.
If you are interested in learning about the other ways the Linux Foundation promotes diversity and inclusion, visit our Diversity & Inclusion page.
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Women and Non-Binary Lunch
Wednesday, 18 September
Time: 12:35 – 14:00
Location: Rooftop Foyer + Terrace on Level 3
Registration Cost: Complimentary
We’d like to invite all attendees who identify as women or non-binary to join each other for a networking lunch at the event. We will begin with a brief introduction and then attendees will be free to enjoy lunch and mingle with one another. All attendees must identify as a woman or non-binary and must be registered for the conference to attend.
*We will do our best to accommodate all interested attendees, but please note that participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.