From Code to Agency - Open Source and Standards for the Next Generation

Explore how open source technologies and industry standards can empower the next generation of developers and technologists in this 22-minute conference talk from All Things Open. Discover the journey from writing code to developing agency and influence within the tech community, examining how open source principles create opportunities for emerging professionals to make meaningful contributions. Learn about the role of standards in fostering collaboration and innovation, while understanding how these frameworks provide pathways for newcomers to establish themselves in the technology landscape. Gain insights into building sustainable careers through open source participation and understand how standardization efforts can amplify individual impact across the broader tech ecosystem.