OpenDevRel - Tales of Developer Relations in Open Source

Explore the unique challenges and strategies of Developer Relations in the open source ecosystem through this lightning talk by Dotan Horovits from OpenSearch. Learn how DevRel differs when your company has an open source component, moving beyond traditional product evangelism to community building and project advocacy. Discover practical insights from Horovits' extensive experience with prominent open source projects including OpenTelemetry, Jaeger, and OpenSearch, drawing from his perspectives as both a vendor representative and CNCF Ambassador. Gain valuable best practices and guidelines for running effective DevRel programs in open source environments, whether you're launching your own project or engaging with established OSS communities. Understand the multifaceted role of developer relations professionals in bridging the gap between commercial interests and open source community values, and learn actionable strategies for building meaningful relationships within the developer ecosystem.