About us
Atlassian is a company that make Teams and Collaboration Tools such as Jira(Software, Core, Access and Align), Jira Service Management, Confluence, Bitbucket, Trello, Statuspage, Opsgenie and Halp which supports companies that are trying to work together and innovates in all industries, in all shapes and sizes, companies that are small as five people up to companies that have tens of thousands of employees around the world.
Atlassian Community Event(s) is a community-led gathering of Atlassian tools users. For nearly a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Atlassian user groups are run by users, for users. Over 40,000 people take part in user groups worldwide—sharing ideas and innovative ways to use Atlassian products IRL.
Upcoming events
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Atlassian for Startups Demo Night — Nairobi
Nairobi Garage - Spring Valley, The Promenade, General Mathenge Drive, Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi, KECalling all Builders! We want to see your demo!
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Slots fill fast. Submit today and we’ll confirm your spot.Join us for an Atlassian for Startups Demo Night: a relaxed evening for founders, builders, and early-stage teammates to share what they are working on and meet peers in the local startup ecosystem. Expect short demos, friendly Q&A, networking, and a brief introduction to Atlassian for Startups. This is not a pitch competition and presenters do not need to demo something built with Atlassian products.
What to expect:- Short demos from local founders and builders
- Meet other early-stage teams, operators, and Community members
- Learn about Atlassian for Startups and how eligible startups can apply
Who is this for? Builders, to-be founders, founders, early-stage teammates
Agenda
5:00 PM : Doors open & networking
Arrive, meet fellow founders, builders, and members of the Atlassian Community Nairobi.
5:45 PM : Welcome & Atlassian for Startups overview
A quick welcome and a five-minute intro to Atlassian for Startups : what it is and how eligible early-stage startups can get up to 50 seats free for a year.
6:20 PM : Demo block
Short, friendly demos from local founders and builders, three minutes each, plus two minutes of audience Q&A. This is a demo night, not a pitch competition, so expect a supportive room and a few charming live-demo moments.
7:20 PM : Demos close & open networking
Keep the conversations going, connect with presenters, and learn more about Atlassian for Startups.
8:00 PM : Event close
We have over 6000+ members and we meet regularly to encourage better use of Atlassian tools among current or prospective users. Our events typically offer several team talks, hands-on workshops, Hackathon, free food/drink, and networking opportunities with 75-200 attendees.
Like an attendee at one of our events, you can expect to:- Share and learn Atlassian product knowledge, best practices, and case studies.
- Provide valuable user input to Atlassian so that they can keep making great products for us to use.
- Network and build a support system with fellow Atlassian product users.
Atlassian Community Nairobi is an award-winning community:
- SET THE STANDARD 2022
- SET THE STANDARD 2018
- MOST ACTIVE in EMEA 2017
- Global MASTER OF CONVERSION WINNER 2017
HELP US PLAN OUR NEXT EVENT
- Do you want to suggest a topic for us to focus on?
- Do you have a presentation proposal?
- Does your company want to host an event?
- Does your company want to sponsor an event?
Check out our community on our socials:
- Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@acnairobi
- Follow on LinkedIn (Ecosystem updates): https://www.linkedin.com/company/69674377/
- Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACNairobi
- Like on Facebook (Photos): https://web.facebook.com/ACNairobi/
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acenairobi/
Contact the Community with your suggestions.
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ATLASSIAN COMMUNITY NAIROBI: 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Nairobi Garage - Spring Valley, The Promenade, General Mathenge Drive, Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi, KETen years. Eleven members to over 6,000. One community.
In 2016 we started with 11 people in a room in Nairobi. Today the Atlassian Community Nairobi is more than 6,000 members strong and one of the most recognised chapters in the world.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A celebration first, with a short, high-value programme built around three talks and plenty of room to connect.
- A decade of Atlassian tools. A community speaker on how the platform has evolved over ten years, where AI now fits, and what it means for how modern teams actually work.
- A community story. A member, customer, ecosystem contributor, or friend of Atlassian sharing a real account of transformation, collaboration, and impact.
- What comes next. An Atlassian representative or Atlassian Solution Partner on current product developments, ecosystem opportunities, and the future of teamwork.
- Board games and experiences. Friends of Atlassian Community Nairobi are bringing board games and hands-on experiences, open throughout the day. Play between sessions, meet people you have not met yet, and find out what our partners have been building.
- Then the 10-year retrospective, community recognition and awards, the anniversary cake cutting, food, drinks, and live mixing from THE DJ MK.
- Connections will be made. Dancing shoes will be used.
AGENDA: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM- Board games and partner experiences run throughout, from doors open to close.
- 2:00 PM. Registration, Music, Atlassian Trivia and Ice Breaker. Doors open with good music, great conversations, and Atlassian trivia with prizes to warm up the room.
- 3:00 PM. Welcome and 10-Year Retrospective. Where we started in 2016, how we got to 6,000+, and the members who built it.
- 3:30 PM. Community Presentation. A decade of Atlassian tools: evolution, AI capabilities, and what it means for modern teams.
- 4:15 PM. Atlassian Talk. Current product developments, ecosystem opportunities, and the future of teamwork.
- 5:00 PM. Community Recognition Awards. Honouring outstanding community members who have gone above and beyond over ten years.
- 5:45 PM. Anniversary Cake Cutting and Speeches. The 10-year cake, and a few words from those who have been here since the beginning.
- 6:30 PM. Food, Drinks, Networking and Music Takeover. Live deejay set from THE DJ MK, with board games and experience stations still open.
NB: Timings are indicative and may shift slightly on the day.
CELEBRATING WITH PURPOSE: SR. FRANCIS TIMAU PROJECT
A ten-year milestone for us as a community goes beyond tech and we call upon all our members and friends to make this anniversary count beyond the celebration itself
Our anniversary is connected to a fundraising initiative supporting the Sr Francis Timau Project, the organisation adopted through Atlassian. USD 2,500 has already been raised, and our target for this celebration is up to USD 10,000.
The work supports education, assistance for people living with HIV, support for survivors of gender-based violence, support for individuals and families affected by cancer and tuberculosis, and shelter, food, and essential assistance for vulnerable children and people experiencing homelessness.
Ten years of a community that gave its members opportunities, now paying some of it forward. Contribution is voluntary and entirely separate from your RSVP.WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Atlassian users, entrepreneurs, engineers, product and project leads, partners, Champions, and anyone curious about how high-performing teams work. Whether you have been here since 2016 or found us last week, this is your event.
Like an attendee at one of our events, you can expect to:- Share and learn Atlassian product knowledge, best practices, and case studies
- Provide valuable user input to Atlassian so they can keep making great products for us to use
- Network and build a support system with fellow Atlassian product users
RSVP: SPACE IS LIMITED
Places are strictly limited and we are catering to an exact headcount. Please RSVP only once you know you can attend. Long-standing contributors, community leaders, customers, and ecosystem partners will be prioritised.
Ten-year events do not come around often. Get your RSVP in early.
Dress code: Blue.
AN AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY
Atlassian Community Nairobi has been recognised globally:- SET THE STANDARD 2022
- SET THE STANDARD 2018
- MOST ACTIVE in EMEA 2017
- Global MASTER OF CONVERSION WINNER 2017
We have over 6,000 members and meet regularly to encourage better use of Atlassian tools among current and prospective users. Our events typically offer team talks, hands-on workshops, hackathons, food and drink, and networking.
HELP US PLAN THE NEXT DECADE- Do you want to suggest a topic for us to focus on?
- Do you have a presentation proposal?
- Does your company want to host an event?
- Does your company want to sponsor an event?
- Do you want to bring a game, a demo, or an experience?
Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are open for this anniversary. Contact the community with your suggestions. We would love to build the next ten years with you.
CONNECT WITH US- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@acnairobi
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/69674377/
- X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACNairobi
- Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ACNairobi/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acenairobi/
Here is to ten years, and to the next ten. See you there
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