Apache Software Foundation announces Community Over Code North America schedule

The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has revealed the schedule for its upcoming Community Over Code North America event, planned for September 11 to 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. This event seeks to connect contributors from various ASF projects, emphasizing collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Event Overview

For more than 25 years, Community Over Code has functioned as a gathering point for ASF project contributors, including members and leadership, within a vendor-neutral setting. This four-day event will address various topics including big data, Internet of Things (IoT), financial technology, and geospatial applications.

Networking Opportunities

Each evening of the event will feature Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions, allowing attendees to engage in informal discussions surrounding their projects and areas of interest. This format promotes interaction and idea exchange among community members.

Registration Information

Early-bird registration for the event is set at $650 USD until June 28, 2025. ASF committers can register at a discounted rate of $250 USD by using their @apache.org email addresses. Further details regarding registration rates and deadlines can be accessed on the Community Over Code website.

This blog provides a timely summary of the forthcoming Community Over Code North America event, highlighting its importance for contributors and organizations involved in open source technology.