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Learn practical strategies for building and sustaining successful tech communities in this 15-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2025. Discover proven methods for bringing smart people together to discuss projects and creating communities that support business goals through insights from over a decade of organizing tech gatherings. Explore techniques for connecting people effectively, sparking meaningful engagement, and creating lasting impact based on real-world experience organizing events ranging from small meetups and hackathons to large-scale conferences. Gain actionable tips from community initiatives at major organizations including Red Hat's DevConf.cz and Fedora release parties, Docker meetups, Kiwi.com's global R&D community expansion for employer branding, and cybersecurity community development at Whalebone. Master the fundamentals of community building whether you're starting your first meetup or scaling existing tech communities.
Syllabus
Building Tech Communities: Lessons from a Decade of Experience - DevConf.CZ 2025
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