Open source projects are more than code—they're communities that grow and evolve over time. But what happens when that growth gets out of sync? This session dives into the open source contribution fun… See more

Open source projects are more than code—they're communities that grow and evolve over time. But what happens when that growth gets out of sync? This session dives into the open source contribution funnel and explores what it takes to move users into contributor and maintainer roles in a healthy, sustainable way. We’ll look at what happens when your community is out of balance, and how to adapt your approach based on where your project is in its lifecycle. Whether you're launching a new initiative or scaling an established one, you’ll leave with practical tools for onboarding contributors, encouraging non-code participation, and building governance structures that support long-term engagement. Expect real-world examples, a few cautionary tales, and a clear framework to help your community—and your project—thrive. Sobre Megan Knight: Megan Knight is the Director of Software Communities at Arm where she leads upstream engagements with open source communities. She holds many leadership positions with various communities including Advocacy Chair for the Yocto Project, OSPO Special Interest Group lead for UXL Foundation, and Zephyr Project board member. Prior to Arm, Megan was building the IoT and Automotive open source portfolio at Amazon Web Services. Show less