Linux Foundation Events Code of Conduct Transparency Report – 2022 Event Summary
As part of our commitment to transparency and fostering a welcoming and inclusive community, we are publishing our annual Code of Conduct transparency report for all 2022 Linux Foundation events. We take our Event Code of Conduct seriously and want to ensure that all event participants, whether in-person or virtual, are treated with respect and professionalism. Our events are intended for open source professionals to network, collaborate, and exchange ideas in a safe and supportive environment.
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This post is based on a presentation by Tejas Patel, program manager in the information innovation office at DARPA, given during ONE Summit North America 2022. 
At The Linux Foundation, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to building strong and vibrant open source communities. We are committed to creating an environment that embraces diverse voices and experiences, which can lead to unique perspectives, creativity, and innovation that benefit us all.
In the world of open source software (OSS) development, attracting and retaining motivated developers is key to a project’s sustainability and long-term survival. But what motivates contributors to stay or leave a community? According to psychology, healthcare, and education research, a sense of belonging is a fundamental human need that impacts behavior, long-term engagement, and job satisfaction. For OSS contributors, a sense of virtual community—the feeling of belonging to a group that mainly interacts through electronic communication can influence the vitality of a community and help retain its contributors.
We run the Linux kernel Mentorship programs three times a year, mentoring 25 people each session. In this blog, I will give you a behind-the-scenes view, starting from the project creation, application screening, mentee selection, running the session, and guiding mentees to the finish line.
In September 2022, we welcomed PyTorch to the Linux Foundation from Meta, which formed the PyTorch Foundation with founding members AMD, Amazon Web Services, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.
John Walicki, who has recently joined the Linux Foundation as VP of Community Operations, is a name many former IBMers like myself recall with admiration.
In this edition, we’re excited to share new reports from LF Research on the Economic Value of Open Source and Why the World Needs Digital Wallets, new LF Training & Certification deals, news about our participation on Mastodon, and updates on the latest community developments.
Open source software is becoming increasingly popular, and contributing to open source projects is a great way to gain practical experience and enhance your skills as a developer. However, knowing where to start can be daunting for beginners. This blog post will provide tips on contributing to open source projects. Whether you’re looking to build your portfolio, gain experience, or give back to the community, this guide will help you navigate the world of open source contributions and start your journey.
The 9th Annual World Open Innovation Conference (WOIC) was held in mid-November 2022 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with the theme “The Human Side of Open Innovation.”