Diversity & Inclusion

General

Education and collaboration are vital to the future of the Linux Foundation ecosystem, and it is imperative to us that everyone in the community that wants to participate feels welcome to do so regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, age, religion or economic status. The Linux Foundation code of conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.

Here are just some of the ways we encourage more diversity & inclusion in and around our events:

  • No all-male panels, all-male speaker line-ups, or all-male keynote line-ups
  • Request speakers to take our Inclusive Speaker Orientation, created in collaboration with the National Center for Women & Information Technology
  • Accessibility Considerations – wheelchair-accessible venues and food allergy management.
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages available at all social events
  • Gender Neutral Event Shirt Sizing
  • Event Code of Conduct clearly communicated
  • Diversity scholarship funding

Scholarships

To encourage and increase the participation of a diverse community, we are pleased to offer diversity and need-based scholarships and discounts to our conferences. Read more information on FinOps X Scholarships and Travel Funding.

LGBTQ+ Resources

San Diego is proud to have a large, diverse, and active LGBTQ+ community, and is known to be a very welcoming and safe place for LGBTQ+ community members to visit. Read more information about the local LGBTQ+ community and happenings in San Diego.

Venue Accessibility

If you need any assistance locating an elevator, or have other questions about accessibility onsite, please speak to a member of the Linux Foundation event staff at any of the registration or information desks onsite. If you have questions prior to the event, please contact event support.