PostgreSQL Europe Diversity Task Force
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Postgres Europe creates a Diversity Task Force in 2024, secures a budget by end of 2024, and publishes a first annual report with quarterly interim updates. Early deliverables include printed stickers, a visible diversity celebration board, distributed conference tickets, and a live scholarship scheme accepting applications. The group implements guidelines and training offers for CFPs and organizers, plans anonymous voluntary demographic collection via conference system changes, joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme, and provides mentorship, slide reviews and accessibility support.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction to Diversity Task Force
- 1:16What is diversity in tech
- 3:02Why diversity matters in Postgres
- 5:35Introducing the Diversity Committee
- 9:10Goals and first steps of the task force
- 12:44Achievements and current initiatives
- 14:55Future plans and community support
- 17:03How you can get involved
- 18:53How the task force can help you
- 20:16Staying informed and next steps
- 21:01Q&A on online inclusion
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