DrupalCon Amsterdam 2019: Judging a book by its cover - how inclusive is your community?

This talk features Alanna Burke discussing the importance of appearances in fostering diversity and inclusion within open-source communities. The speaker emphasizes how newcomers assess a community based on visual representation, event participation, and the messages conveyed by leaders and members. The session addresses key factors such as leadership visibility, speaker diversity at events, the effectiveness of Codes of Conduct, conflict resolution processes, and the impact of social media policies. Attendees will gain insights into creating a welcoming environment for all individuals, making this talk suitable for participants of varying specialties and skill levels.