CFP for the AsyncAPI Conference in London is officially open 🎤 If someone in your network should be on that stage, please tag them or share this. Sometimes a single nudge is all it takes😉 conference.asyncapi.com/cfp

AsyncAPI Conference: London 2026

Schedule, talks and talk submissions for AsyncAPI Conference: London 2026

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One thing I've learned from planning conferences is that growth isn't always about adding more. Sometimes it's about taking ownership of the things that matter. For a long time, we relied on different platforms to run our CFP, and they've served us well and helped us get to where we are today. 1/3

With Growth Comes Ownership: Rethinking How We Manage Our CFP Process

What starts as a workaround often becomes a turning point, especially when growth is involved. We built a better system that reflects who we are.

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As I celebrate another year, I want to wish myself a Happy Birthday. When I think about my journey so far, I feel truly grateful to God. I thank Him for His protection, His mercy, and for blessing me with family and friends who love and support me as I grow. Here’s to many more years ahead. 🎂 🥳

A month ago, I began a series about what it truly takes to build healthy Open Source communities: inclusion, conflict, sustainability, and the real experiences we often overlook in tech. Now, the full reflection is in one place. 🧵

Healthy open source need more than stars and likes. If AsyncAPI has delivered value to your organization, consider supporting the project through Open Collective. It helps fund the community around event-driven architectures. buff.ly/KAUTDw9 #AsyncAPI #EventDrivenArchitecture #OpenSource

Big milestone for #Arazzo 1.1 - #AsyncAPI support has been merged into the release candidate. Arazzo will soon span @openapis.org and AsyncAPI. One workflow language for multiple API styles. Huge thanks to the community. Just 136 review conversations over 7 months! github.com/OAI/Arazzo-S...

feat: added support for AsyncAPI v3 by nashjain · Pull Request #367 · OAI/Arazzo-Specification

Added support for AsyncAPI v3 Also cleaned up the spec to make it very clear that step-object can be oneOf openapi-step-object or asyncapi-step-object or workflow-step-object For AsyncAPI we really...

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A healthy community isn’t one without conflict; it’s one where disagreements can surface safely and are managed constructively. When people care about technical direction, values, or priorities, debate is a sign of engagement, not dysfunction.

A code of conduct is one of the best ways to keep an open-source project stable and healthy. When a community does not have a code of conduct, it relies on unwritten rules that only insiders understand. This approach helps those already in the group, not newcomers.

Project or People: Navigating the core dilemma in community health. This tension sits at the heart of community management. Here is what took me a while to recognise: the project and the people may seem to compete, but they do not.

Open source is more than just code; inclusion is at its core. When people feel they belong and have access, new voices join in, and the results improve. Seeing others represented makes it easier for more people to get involved.

🔥 Nobody puts these in the README. The 5 real challenges in Open Source communities and why most communities pretend they don't exist.

A busy GitHub repo ≠ a healthy community. We often measure a project's success by stars, forks, and contributor counts, but those metrics can hide burnout, exclusion, or even decline. Working in Open Source has taught me that healthy communities don’t show up on dashboards.

I’ve been meaning to share this for a while, so I’m finally doing it. In the coming weeks, I’ll dive into a topic we don’t discuss enough in tech: What it really takes to build healthy Open Source communities. This is the start of my Community Health Series.

Open source maintainers: how are you managing the influx of AI contributions to your projects? Would love to hear from you you for a piece I’m working on!

Community doesn't appear overnight. It grows from the real, sometimes messy work people do behind the scenes.

One bus, 2 flights and layovers. Finally on the last leg of the journey.

Before I moved into tech, I worked in hospitality for years. During busy dinner shifts, I met people with all kinds of personalities. Everyone wanted a great experience, but some were patient while others were more frantic. I quickly learned that when things get hectic,

I’m honored to represent the AsyncAPI Initiative as I open our dedicated track on February 19th! My session, “From Side Project to Industry Standard: How AsyncAPI is Powering the Future of Event-Driven Systems,” tells a story close to the hearts of many.

This week my mental capacity has been tested and honestly I didn't even know today was Thursday.

Check out my latest article, where I break down the four essential pillars of event planning. From building a clear, transparent foundation, engaging the heart and soul of your event, strategic timing, to managing resources responsibly and transparently.

The Key to Successful Event

Have you ever walked away from an event feeling re-energized, but ever wondered how these events come together?

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The AsyncAPI 2025 year review blog is out. The year focused on intentional growth and sustainable community, and behind every metric is a contributor, maintainer, or community member showing up outside work hours. Thank you for building AsyncAPI with us. 💜 🔗 www.asyncapi.com/blog/2025-an...

State of AsyncAPI Initiative: 2025 Annual Review

AsyncAPI Annual Review for 2025 in Numbers

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I’m excited to share that I completed the pilot governance and documentation module of the Birdaro training program, a 12-week training powered by the Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement (CSCCE)! #Birdaro#GovernanceFrameworks#Leadership#Projectmanagement

🎉 It's officially a Wrap for the AsyncAPI Conference 2025!! 🎉 After 6 in-person events, 1 online conference, and 36 incredible speakers, this journey has been nothing short of insightful! 🌟 Each conference brought its own unique flavor and contribution to the ecosystem.

Get ready for an exciting event as the AsyncAPI conference makes its way to apidays Paris from the 9th to the 11th! Join us for a lineup of talks, with the dedicated AsyncAPI track on the 11th of December. Don't miss the chance to visit our API Standards booth!

The AsyncAPI Conference is coming to San Jose in February as a part of Developer Week, and we've extended the call for proposals until November 21st. Whether you're an experienced speaker or a first-timer, this is your opportunity to submit a proposal.

It's been a while

The Count Down has offically begun!! Save the date: 29 October 2025 🔗 www.youtube.com/live/KbT7Pw6... #asyncapiconf2025 #onlineconf #AsyncAPIConf

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V Thulisile Sibanda nominated for the Women in Tech Global Awards 2025

WomenTech Network​ is a ​community that promotes ​gender diversity in tech and connects talented and skilled professionals with top companies and leading startups that value diversity, inclusion and s...

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AsyncAPI Online Conference is back again this year, and we’re looking for amazing volunteers to join us! 💪 If you’re passionate about #opensource, love connecting with people, or just want to be part of something awesome, come join the squad making AsyncAPIConf Online happen.

The AsyncAPI Community Update for September is out! Here's a quick summary: - AsyncAPI Conference will be in Bangalore next week, join us! - We have got a new case study! - It's time to think about Community Building Goals for 2026 Please do give it a read. 🔗 www.asyncapi.com/blog/2025-se...

Monthly Community Update: September 2025

AsyncAPI community and project updates for September 2025

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