Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Official conference series of the Apache Software Foundation bringing together developers, contributors, and committers across ASF projects
- Technical tracks cover distributed systems, data platforms, web infrastructure, and cloud-native technologies
- Sessions address security practices, release management, and open source governance
- Upcoming editions scheduled for Glasgow and Sydney
- Designed for developers, engineers, technical leaders, and open source community members
About Community Over Code
Community Over Code is the Apache Software Foundation’s official conference series, serving as the central gathering point for the global Apache community. The in-person event brings together developers, users, contributors, and committers who work with ASF open source projects. Sessions are led by contributors and operators sharing implementation experiences and production use cases from real-world deployments.
Technical Focus Areas
The conference organizes content into technical tracks focused on specific Apache projects and broader technology domains. Core subject areas include distributed systems, data platforms, web infrastructure, and cloud-native technologies. Sessions draw on practical experience from organizations running Apache technologies in production environments, providing attendees with operational insights alongside theoretical knowledge.
Governance and Sustainability
Beyond technical implementation, Community Over Code dedicates significant attention to the operational aspects of open source projects. Sessions cover Apache project governance, release management processes, and security practices. The conference addresses open source sustainability, exploring how projects maintain long-term viability and community health. These topics reflect the ASF’s philosophy that successful open source depends as much on community practices as on code quality.
Who Should Attend
The conference serves a broad technical audience with varying levels of involvement in Apache projects. Primary attendees include:
- Developers and programmers working with Apache technologies
- Engineers and system administrators operating Apache infrastructure
- Data administrators managing Apache data platforms
- Technical leaders and executives at organizations using or contributing to open source
- Community leaders interested in open source governance and best practices
Attendees typically represent technology companies, enterprises that rely on Apache projects, and organizations seeking to improve their open source practices. The event provides value both for those actively contributing to ASF projects and those implementing Apache technologies within their organizations.