Description
Open Source communities grow when passionate individuals step forward to represent and advocate for them. Becoming a GNOME ambassador is one of the most effective ways to introduce new people to Free and Open Source Software and build sustainable local communities.
In this talk, I will share my journey of acting as a GNOME ambassador and the efforts to build and grow new and existing GNOME local communities. Through this experience, I learned practical strategies for outreach, advocacy, and community development that help transform individual enthusiasm into collective impact.
The session will focus on how contributors can represent GNOME in their local ecosystems, organize activities, and inspire new contributors. By sharing real examples, lessons learned, and actionable steps, the talk aims to empower participants
Author(s) Bio
I am Aaditya Singh, community lead of GNOME Nepal and Ubuntu Nepal. I am a GNOME Foundation Member and I was the Local Team Lead for GNOME Asia Summit 2023 Nepal. I was involved in making GNOME Asia Summit 2024 successful as a part of the Global Organizing team. I recently lead the local team for organizing UbuCon Asia 2025 through GNOME Nepal and Ubuntu Nepal. I am a Python Developer who has been working with open-source software in my workplace.
| Presentation Type | In Person |
|---|---|
| Pronouns | He/Him |
| Photo usage consent | Yes |