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Expanding the Contributor Pipeline Through Inclusion - Khallai Taylor, E.ON Digital Technology; Sandeep Kanabar, Gen; Stéphane Este-Gracias, ITQ; Nancy Chauhan, Independent
Thursday April 3, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 BST
Level 3 | ICC Capital Suite 7-9
The growing demand for maintainers and contributors to sustain and evolve projects is an ongoing challenge. Yet, an untapped talent source—individuals from underrepresented groups—is often overlooked. Systemic barriers and a lack of inclusive practices most project members may not even realize.

This panel brings together members of TAG Contributor Strategy initiatives, including BIPOC, Women in Cloud Native, Blind and Visually Impaired, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing, to discuss how fostering inclusivity can unlock this potential. Panelists will share firsthand experiences of the barriers they’ve faced and discuss what a welcoming environment looks like from their perspectives.

Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to create more inclusive project spaces that attract and retain underrepresented contributors, ultimately ensuring the sustainability and vibrancy of open source for years to come.
Speakers
avatar for Khallai Taylor

Khallai Taylor

Tech & Security Consultant, E.ON Digital Technology
On a day to day, I advise on OpenTelemetry, eBPF, and Observability architecture and integration at E.ON. I'm always open for a chat about all things OllY and belogining with in the CNCF community, starting with BIPOC! Let's Talk!
avatar for Nancy Chauhan

Nancy Chauhan

Student, Cornell University
I like hacking through software engineering problems. I have been developing solutions for software reliability and also like to break complicated concepts into easier tech content (blogs and videos).I have also worked in Dev Advocacy, amid the crossover of two things I like the most... Read More →
avatar for Stéphane Este-Gracias

Stéphane Este-Gracias

CNCF Ambassador, ITQ
As an advocate for free and open-source software, I am dedicated to promoting innovation and collaboration. My passion has led me to participate in various initiatives, educating others about the benefits of using open-source software. Leveraging my expertise in cloud-native technologies... Read More →
avatar for Sandeep Kanabar

Sandeep Kanabar

Lead Software Engineer, Gen (formerly NortonLifeLock)
Hailing from India, Sandeep is a passionate software engineer working at Gen (formerly NortonLifeLock). A frequent meetup speaker, Sandeep enjoys sharing his lessons learned from 15+ years in the tech space with the community. He's a staunch advocate for diversity and inclusion and... Read More →
Thursday April 3, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 BST
Level 3 | ICC Capital Suite 7-9
  Maintainer Track, Contributor Strategy

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