Stream: Events

Topic: WasmCON 2024 CFP Now Open

Liam Randall (Apr 01 2024 at 21:16):

Back after an incredible inaugural event - wasmCon 2024 CFP is open and accepting submissions:

https://events.linuxfoundation.org/wasmcon/program/cfp/#dates-to-remember

Accepting the broad range of WebAssembly topics - last year's event featured over 50 unique speakers!

Ideas:

• Introduction to Wasm
• Security Considerations for Wasm
• Integration with Existing Codebases
• Wasm and the Cloud
• Real-world Wasm Use Cases
• Debugging Wasm Applications
• Wasm and the Future of Web Development
• Wasm Tooling and Ecosystem
• Wasm and Emerging Technologies
• Wasm on Embedded
• Wasm and AI / ML

L. Pereira (May 03 2024 at 16:31):

Just a heads up that the event moved to a state that is hostile to gender-non-conforming folks and that I won't be attending in protest.

Liam Randall (May 03 2024 at 17:00):

The LinuxFoundation's decision to host Kubecon in Utah was made years in advance of Utah's HB257 and given the scale of the event, is not easy to undwind. This bill was passed after Kubecon was committed to SLC, but obviously we moved the WasmCon to co-locate with Kubecon this Fall. I believe that the LF, including both the CNCF, Kubecon, and wasmDay hold a very high bar for DEI, and as a regular co-chair have worked hard to meet those standards.

As someone who does care about this, legislative bills like this is very hard to plan around. According to the CNCF blog, "In 2023 alone, over 520 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in U.S. state legislatures. The ACLU is currently tracking 387 anti-LGBTQ bills across 37 U.S. states." It is a sad situation.

The LF has published two relevant blog posts on this topic:

1. How does the LF Select Venues
   https://events.linuxfoundation.org/2024/01/31/statement-on-anti-equal-rights-legislation-event-locations/

2. Kubecon: Diversity & Inclusion ---> Utah Bathroom Statement
   https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/attend/diversity-inclusion/#utah-bathroom-bill-statement

Liam Randall (May 03 2024 at 17:03):

Relevant from the page:
To clarify the legislation, this law does not extend to privately owned venues, including those hosting our conference and related activities. The Salt Palace Convention Center, our conference venue, and the connected Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City are not affected by this law. Both have inclusive, all-gender restroom facilities available.

Additionally:

• No other hotels are affected by HB 257.
• The Salt Lake Airport has all-gender restrooms. 
• HB 257 does not apply to any privately owned venue or facility (hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, cultural attractions etc).
• Outside of schools, HB 257 only covers restrooms connected to changing rooms in government owned buildings (and even then there is no legal consequence if one of these restrooms is used).
• Salt Lake City boasts a vibrant LGBTQ+ community. For more details on local LGBTQ+ resources and to learn more, visit: https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/community-diversity/lgbtq/lgbtq-community-resources/Salt Lake City’s LGBTQ Community Resources.

Liam Randall (May 03 2024 at 17:09):

@L. Pereira All of that being said, I am not trying to convince you or change your perspective, just inform and share what I know here.

I am only a volunteer with the CNCF; however, if you would like to chat here or 1:1, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am also happy to help you find someone at the LF to chat with if you would like to discuss it further with them.

Liam Randall (Sep 26 2024 at 20:56):

BOF - Packaging Zoom Link:
For anyone that would like to join the Packaging BOF -
https://cosmonic.zoom.us/j/84823846469?pwd=TmCSW6jvLwsP4HBvbLznrOsWAnLLpS.1

Last updated: Dec 23 2024 at 13:07 UTC