BEAVERTON, Ore. - eTradeWire -- The Apereo Foundation is excited to invite the public to its November 2024 Micro Conference. This special event will feature an interview with Karen Sandler, Executive Director of the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) and Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School. It will occur on November 13th, 2024, at 11 AM Eastern.

In this interview-style session, Karen will explore Building a Thriving Community: The Software Freedom Conservancy's Approach to Sustaining an Engaged Community. Attendees will gain insight into SFC's unique strategies for fostering a vibrant, supportive community around open source software. The discussion will focus on SFC's "Sustainers" program, an initiative designed to engage individuals and organizations in providing ongoing support for free and open source software (FOSS).

Karen will share key elements of building and sustaining this engaged community, offering valuable lessons for those involved in community building in the open source space. She will also explain how the Sustainers program benefits both SFC and its members and how similar approaches can be applied to support and grow communities in other fields. This talk promises to provide practical takeaways for organizations and individuals interested in the future of ethical technology and community-driven development.

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Why Attend?
This Micro Conference is an opportunity for anyone interested in open source software, ethical technology, or community building to hear directly from one of the leading voices in the software freedom movement. Whether you are already involved in open source projects or looking to learn how to support them, Karen's extensive experience and thought leadership will offer valuable insights.

About Karen M. Sandler
Karen Sandler is a renowned advocate for software freedom and ethical technology. Known as the "cyborg lawyer," she has been a powerful voice for free software, particularly concerning life-saving medical devices. As the Executive Director of SFC, a nonprofit focused on promoting free and open-source software, Karen has helped build a strong community of supporters who believe in the importance of ethical technology.

Event Details:

• 📅 Date: November 13th, 2024
• 🕚 Time: 11 AM Eastern
• 🎤 Speaker: Karen M. Sandler, Executive Director of Software Freedom Conservancy
• Registration is free: https://apereo.civicrm.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=305

This free, public event is open to all and will provide an excellent opportunity to learn from Karen's extensive experience in community building and software freedom advocacy. Register now to join the conversation and explore how you can contribute to sustaining thriving open-source communities.

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About the Apereo Foundation

The Apereo Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and sustaining open-source software solutions for education. By fostering collaboration among institutions, organizations, and individuals, Apereo supports a global community committed to enhancing teaching, learning, and research through FOSS technologies.