Opensource Stories :A Networking Day for Contributors

## Opensource Stories: A Networking Evening for Contributors

https://luma.com/xt0fuk1c (RSVP are only accepted via luma not in meetup.com)
Open source isn't just code; it’s the infrastructure of the modern world, often built by people in their spare time. Opensource Stories is a community-focused evening in Bangalore designed for those who build, maintain, and care about the future of open software.

Forget the polished pitches and sponsor booths. We’re gathering 50–80 developers, designers, and curious minds for honest conversations about the real open-source experience—from the "first-contribution jitters" to the realities of maintainer burnout.

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### Why You Should Join Us

• Real Journeys: Hear honest stories from speakers about moving from "lurker" to active contributor.
• Collective Purpose: Join a panel discussing why open source matters for equity, knowledge, and how we build things together.
• Low Pressure, High Connection: Whether you’re a long-time maintainer or a student looking for your first project, you’ll find a space to share interests and grab a lightning talk slot.
• Local Community: Meet the people behind the projects in Bangalore.

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### The Agenda

• 10:00 AM: Informal mingling & contributor interest mapping.
• 10:30 AM: Setting the stage: Why open source?.
• 11:00 AM: Talk: From lurker to contributor—overcoming the fear.
• 11:30 AM: Talk: The real cost of sustaining a project.
• 12:00 PM: Talk: How open source changes career trajectories.
• 12:30 PM: Open conversations and networking.

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### Who is this for?

• Aspiring Contributors: If you want to start but don't know where to begin.
• Active Maintainers: If you’re looking to connect with the local ecosystem.
• Tech Professionals: If you’re curious about licensing, sustainability, and culture.
• Believers: Anyone who views open software as a public good worth investing in.

Ready to share your story?
https://luma.com/xt0fuk1c (RSVP ARE ONLY ACCEPTED FROM HERE)
If you contribute to open source, thank you. If you don’t yet, this is a good place to start.