Return to light - open source practitioner gathering
We're in a strange moment for open source careers. Many people who built the infrastructure, shaped the standards, crafted the policies, and nurtured the communities that open source depends on are increasingly being hit by layoffs and a shifting grant landscape.
In parallel there's a rallying cry for open source sustainability - to do more, faster, with less; it can be bewildering to hold the two messages of urgency, and complacency in your mind and heart. Sustainability of open source infrastructure is critical, but increasingly difficult to find paid work doing. Unfortunately, unpaid labor won't fix the unpaid labor problem. This in part, inspired me to start Open Source Wishlist.
If this resonates for you and you're feeling the weight of this moment, or just want to connect with others who've dedicated themselves to this work, and are figuring things out in this moment of the AI rush, I'd love for you to join me as light returns (a day after Winter Solstice) on December 22nd. Just for an hour, no agenda in particular - just connection.
Whether you're navigating a transition, settled in a role, or somewhere in between: come share how you're experiencing things, connect with others who care deeply, and explore what's possible when we're in the room together.
NOTE: I know this is in the middle of holidays for many, if there's interest I will create more of these in the new year .