[diversity] Today: online & in Rotterdam: Diversity in Tech & Youth

Dear all,

today, Thursday, 25 May 18:00 – 19:00 (UTC+2/CEST)
https://ripe86.ripe.net/attend/diversity/diversity-in-tech/

we are hosting  Diversity in Tech session:


We believe that diversity is one of our strengths. The Diversity in Tech 
session aims at helping us shape a safer, more inclusive, open and 
welcoming RIPE community. We aim to remove barriers that prevent 
participation, particularly those that affect underrepresented groups in 
the community. This session provides space for the RIPE community to 
reflect on its own practices, to learn from what has worked in other 
communities, to allow less-heard voices to emerge and above all, to 
listen to one another respectfully.

At RIPE 86, we would like to hear from the younger voices in our 
community. What can we do to make it easier for you to participate in 
and find your way around the RIPE community? How do we as a community 
make sure that we have representation from people of all ages, and that 
newer voices get heard? How do we make sure that the cumulative 
knowledge and expertise we have gleaned as a community is shared? If 
this is your first RIPE Meeting, we would particularly like to hear 
about your experiences!

The Diversity in Tech session is also a great opportunity to learn from 
other communities. We will have short lightning talks from:
* Claudia Leopardi, RIPE NCC
* Edward McNair, NANOG
* Mirja Kuehlewind, IETF
* Željko Blace, Wikimedian, member of Wikimedia LGBT+, youngER LGBTIQ+ 
and CentralEasternEuropean Wikimedians

Our panellists will speak about the efforts in their communities to 
include younger participants, followed by an open mic discussion. If you 
are involved with any communities that are doing interesting things in 
this area, feel free to share your experiences during the discussion.

Everyone is welcome!

Watch:
https://ripe86.ripe.net/live/main/

Register (for free) to give comments & ask questions:
https://ripe86.ripe.net/attend/register/


Regards,
Vesna

-- 
Senior Community Builder, RIPE NCC
https://labs.ripe.net/author/becha/