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Organizing sponsor free conferences BOF

H.3244 | Day 1 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Speakers: Rabbit

Organizing sponsor free conferences BOF
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Stream opens at 11:00 (Europe/Brussels)

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Abstract

Organizing conferences is a challenging but rewarding experience, and keeping them free from conflicts of interest makes it even more meaningful. At NixCon 2024, we took the bold step of going completely sponsor-free—and it turned out to be a great success, with 400 attendees, making it the largest NixCon to date.

In this BOF session, I’ll share my experiences as a core organizer, including the challenges, lessons learned, and tips for anyone looking to organize their own sponsor-free events without breaking the bank. Let’s discuss how to prioritize community and make it work without sponsorship.

https://2024.nixcon.org/

Speakers

Rabbit
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