Cloud Foundry in the Community
summary
Community runs 176 meetups worldwide and organizers focus on regular cadence, consistent venue, and content that sparks conversation rather than vendor pitches. Practical rules: aim for ten events a year, alternate monthly formats with one lightning session (lightning talks: five minutes), mix beginner and deep technical sessions (mix beginner and deep dives), co‑organize with related groups, avoid selling attendee lists, and measure success by repeat attendees, attendees becoming speakers, and real outcomes like startups spawned from meetup connections.
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chapters (19)
- 0:00Introduction to Cloud Foundry meetups
- 1:21Meetup organizer introductions
- 3:28What works well in communities
- 7:21Advice that didn’t work
- 9:07Meetup frequency and attendance
- 11:31Why start a meetup
- 14:16Building rhythm in communities
- 17:24Content levels and formats
- 19:12Vendor presentations policy
- 21:20Finding engaging speakers
- 22:49Lightning talks format
- 24:07Promoting diversity in meetups
- 25:32Signs of a thriving community
- 27:18Social aspect of meetups
- 28:58Data and analytics in meetups
- 30:43Unexpected successes
- 32:49Adapting advice to local needs
- 33:30Charging fees for meetups
- 34:56Final advice for attendees
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