Women+ in Open Source Forum Raleigh

Open source is built on collaboration—and it’s time to amplify the voices of the women+ doing this critical work. Join us on October 19th for an afternoon of keynotes, sessions, a panel, and networking dedicated to the women+ shaping the future of open source each and every day. Whether you are a seasoned maintainer, a first-time contributor, or simply curious about how to get started with open source, this room is for you. Open source is global, but women+ are still underrepresented in the community. We're changing that by creating a dedicated space to celebrate our achievements and build a stronger, more inclusive pipeline for the future. Why Join Us? This isn't just a series of talks; it's a gathering of minds. Our goal is to bridge the gender gap in tech by fostering mentorship, visibility, and genuine connection. Come for the inspiration, stay for the community. Everyone who wants to build a more inclusive open source ecosystem is welcome in this room. Your perspective belongs in the code. Let's build the future, together. Agenda at a Glance 12:00 - 1:00 [LUNCH + NETWORKING] 1:00 - 1:30 [FIRESIDE CHAT] TBA 1:35 - 2:00 [SESSION 1] TBA 2:05 - 2:25 [COFFEE BREAK] 2:30 - 2:55 [SESSION 2] TBA 3:00 - 4:00 [PANEL] Making Open Source Your Own [Moderator] Katherine Druckman, Head of Community & Partnership @ Jetbrains [Panelist] Lahari Chowtoori, Open Source TPM, AI/ML @ AWS [Panelist] Danica Fine, Sr. Manager, OSS DevRel @ Snowflake 4:00 - 5:00 [HAPPY HOUR] Co-located with All Things Open This event takes place the day before All Things Open 2026, the largest open source conference on the U.S. East Coast. Whether you're in town for ATO or local to the Raleigh area, we'd love to see you. About the Series Women+ in Open Source is a global program creating space for women+ in open source to share their expertise and advance inclusive innovation. Want to host one in your city? Reach out! By registering for the event, attendees commit to adhering to our code of conduct.