2.0 -//Pentabarf//Schedule//EN PUBLISH TB98M7@@cfp.fedoraproject.org -TB98M7 Opening remarks en en 20240621T100000 20240621T103000 0.03000

Opening remarks

PUBLIC CONFIRMED Talk https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/fwd-2024/talk/TB98M7/ General track Jona Azizaj Justin Flory PUBLISH JY7SXB@@cfp.fedoraproject.org -JY7SXB Integrating DEI values into business strategies and driving values en en 20240621T103000 20240621T110000 0.03000

Integrating DEI values into business strategies and driving values

Diversity fosters innovation, adaptability, and emphasizes the importance of inclusive leadership and equitable participation. Integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into business strategies not only aligns with ethical principles, but also drives financial success by unlocking the full potential of employees, attracting diverse talent & customers, and fostering innovation and market expansion. Aligning DEI helps companies also understand their (diverse) markets, appeals to a broader customer base, and in some jurisdictions is increasingly becoming a legal imperative – all of these factors lead to increased sales and revenue and better decision making. Diversity also mirrors how software is built in the open source software community. This presentation covers how DEI positively impacts organizational performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term success and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global landscape. It also focuses on how to prevent tokenism, how not to consider these points only for optics but recognize individual capabilities, and address unconscious gender bias (benevolent sexism). A standout example of community empowerment is seen in initiatives such as Red Hat’s Women’s Leadership Community (WLC), especially in WLC-India, where male members actively support the committee’s mission as vice chair and core members. PUBLIC CONFIRMED Talk https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/fwd-2024/talk/JY7SXB/ General track Apurva Bhide Rj PUBLISH LHKMZC@@cfp.fedoraproject.org -LHKMZC Navigating the Challenges of Joining and Contributing to the Fedora Community en en 20240621T110000 20240621T113000 0.03000

Navigating the Challenges of Joining and Contributing to the Fedora Community

I've had the privilege of becoming a Fedora Linux contributor, package maintainer, and AI-ML Sig member. Along the way, I've learned that technical expertise is just the starting point - true success lies in understanding the nuances of community dynamics, identifying opportunities for growth and collaboration, and embracing a willingness to learn and adapt. As someone who has navigated this journey, I'm passionate about helping others become an engaged and effective member of the Fedora community. Through my own experiences and insights, I'll offer guidance on how to, contribute your skills and ideas in impactful ways, and thrive in this vibrant community. PUBLIC CONFIRMED Talk https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/fwd-2024/talk/LHKMZC/ General track Mohammadreza Hendiani PUBLISH 7VPXHB@@cfp.fedoraproject.org -7VPXHB Fedora Mentored Projects Initiative en en 20240621T113000 20240621T120000 0.03000

Fedora Mentored Projects Initiative

Fedora Mentored Projects initiative was started in November 2023. Fedora offers paid internship opportunities each year for applicants across the globe through our ongoing participation in the Outreachy program. Since the start of the Initiative, we have made a lot of progress enhancing the Outreachy mentorship program and applying to Google Summer of Code and Google Season of Docs. The Initiative set out to focus on improving the overall experience for different participants in Fedora Mentored Projects, from applicants & interns, mentors, and program coordinators. Discover what we have done and learned, what is next for the initiative, and most important, how you can help us! PUBLIC CONFIRMED Talk https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/fwd-2024/talk/7VPXHB/ General track Fernando Fernandez Mancera (ffmancera) PUBLISH XUPCPA@@cfp.fedoraproject.org -XUPCPA DEI in Open Source Panel en en 20240621T123000 20240621T133000 1.00000

DEI in Open Source Panel

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Open Source panel discussion. Topics that will be discussed include the importance of the Code of Conduct, how to measure DEI in your community, sharing initiatives/projects that have worked well, the importance of local communities, etc. Moderator: Amita Sharma Panelists: Benny Vasquez, Deepesha Burse, Vipul Siddharth PUBLIC CONFIRMED Panel discussion https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/fwd-2024/talk/XUPCPA/ General track Amita Sharma Deepesha Burse benny Vasquez Vipul Siddharth Shuchi Sharma PUBLISH DWB3BH@@cfp.fedoraproject.org -DWB3BH Closing remarks en en 20240621T133000 20240621T134000 0.01000

Closing remarks

PUBLIC CONFIRMED Talk https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/fwd-2024/talk/DWB3BH/ General track Jona Azizaj Justin Flory PUBLISH 9CFKSR@@cfp.fedoraproject.org -9CFKSR Social Activity – Codenames en en 20240621T134000 20240621T141000 0.03000

Social Activity – Codenames

PUBLIC CONFIRMED Social activity https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/fwd-2024/talk/9CFKSR/ General track Justin Flory