Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC)

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The small things keep you in the room: stable Wi-Fi, quiet, extra screens, and snacks. 🍎 They don’t make headlines, but they make participation possible.

Apply by 2/28 for our contributor support grants.

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WordCamp Canada 2025 Carleton University • October 15-17, 2025

Community Spotlight: @wordcampcanada.bsky.social 2025 is taking place from October 15-17 in Ottawa.
Three days of learning, collaboration, and connection with the WordPress community — including a focus on accessibility.

More details: canada.wordcamp.org/2025/

#WCEH #WPAD2025 #Accessibility

📢 Speaker Spotlight: Jill Binder, public speaking & accent coach, founder of #WPDiversity, empowering 600+ worldwide.

At #WCCanada2025: From Canada to the World: 10 Lessons From Working With 50 Countries
📅 Oct 16, 4 pm | Track 1 & 2
🔗 canada.wordcamp.org/2025/speaker/jill-binder/

📢 Speaker Spotlight: Joe A. Simpson Jr., UX-focused WordPress dev & accessibility advocate.

At #WCCanada2025: Back on the Block: My Reasons for Returning to the Full Site Editor
📅 Oct 16, 1 pm | Track 1
🔗 canada.wordcamp.org/2025/speaker/joe-a-simpson-jr/

#WordPress #WCEH2025

📢 Speaker Spotlight: Jeff Paul

VP of Open Source at Fueled & long-time WordPress contributor, Jeff will present:
✨ Shipping WordPress Without Shipping Code
📅 Oct 16, 2025 | 1:45 pm | Track 2

🔗 canada.wordcamp.org/2025/speaker...

#WCCanada2025 #WordPress

From Keynotes to Coffee Breaks: Explore 2025 WCEH Schedule The full schedule is live! 25 sessions, 27 speakers, including 3 keynotes make WordCamp Canada 2025 a packed weekend of learning and connection.

Here's the full schedule and speaker list for #WordCampCanada 🇨🇦 AKA #WCEH happening at @carleton.ca from October 15-17 in just over a month. Get your tickets while they last! #WordPress canada.wordcamp.org/2025/from-ke...

Whether you're at the Raleigh Convention Center or experiencing conference FOMO at home, join the conversation today by using #AllThingsOpen! We would love to hear from our community about your favorite talks, experiences, and selfies from throughout the conference!

@allthingsopen.bsky.social 2025 is officially on the calendar! 🚀 Join us Oct 12–14 in Raleigh, NC for what’s shaping up to be our biggest and best year yet.

Even better? The New Stack readers can lock in a $99 early bird rate —available for a limited time 👉 bit.ly/AllThingsOpe...

With celebrations and events happening around Juneteenth, it's an ideal opportunity to participate and reflect.

Inspired by the resilience of those who fought for their rights, Support Inclusion in Tech remains dedicated to cultivating an inclusive space where every individual can flourish. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

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This Juneteenth weekend, we're reminded that freedom is a continuous journey toward equality.

Juneteenth is a pivotal moment marking the end of enslavement of Black Americans, so let's honor our progress and actively contribute to a more equitable future. 🌟

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Get the scoop on YG Consulting here: www.ygcoaching.com/%22: us21.campaign-archive.com?u=10c5e492d9...

Thrilled you're interested! Our mentoring program applications launched in November 2023. We're "turning cohorts into forts" through career success and fulfillment! us21.campaign-archive.com?u=10c5e492d9...

Final day to submit talks for WordCamp US, get your ideas in NOW for any campfire chats, traditional sessions, or workshops for the conference coming this August 26-29 in Portland, OR!

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#WCUS #WordPress #WordCamp #WordCampUS

Many thanks to YG Consulting LLC for all her help with this initial cohort. 💚

Stay tuned and be the first to know when applications open. 🔔

#InclusionInTech #WordPress #Community #OpenSource

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Our first mentorship cohort wrapped in December 2024, and wow, what a journey! 🎉

We're proud to have supported emerging talent in open source. 🌐

Through this program, SiNC is removing barriers to full participation at WordCamps and helping speakers grow both personally and professionally.

Join me, James LePage, @felixarntz.bsky.social, and @swissspidy.bsky.social next week for a panel discussion on the intersection of #WordPress and #AI as part of #TheAgencyAdvantage virtual conference from @cloudways.bsky.social.

Learn more: www.cloudways.com/en/agency-ad...
June 24th at 12pm ET

Let's continue to advocate for safe and welcoming spaces for all! 🌈

Get involved at supportinclusionintech.com and share this with a friend!

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🏳️‍🌈 Inclusion makes tech better for everyone.

This hashtag#PrideMonth, we celebrate the rainbow community in tech and beyond.

Diversity fuels innovation, and when we uplift LGBTQ+ voices, we build a stronger, more inclusive industry.

Whether you're just starting out or building the next big thing, maintainers make it possible.

Join us in celebrating them every month. 💚

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Maintainers are the backbone of open source.

Their work is often invisible, but essential.

Here's just a couple of things maintainers provide:

🧩 They bring order to chaos.
💬 Foster respectful collaboration.
🔐 Keep our tools secure.

📝 LibreOffice – free productivity suite
🐍 Python – behind AI, data science, and apps

Let's recognize the people behind these powerful platforms.

Which do you think you use the most?

#OpenSource #TechForGood

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Think you don't use open source? Think again. 💚

Here are five open source projects powering the tools you rely on:

🐧 Linux – powers most servers and Android phones
🌍 WordPress – builds 40%+ of the web
🦊 Firefox – open browser focused on privacy

You make the digital world work, and you deserve to be seen, supported, and celebrated. 🙌

If you know a maintainer, tag them and show your appreciation! 💬

#MaintainerMonth #OpenSourceChampions

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Behind every plugin, patch, and pull request are maintainers.

These are dedicated folks who keep open source thriving.

👩🏾‍💻 They fix bugs.
🧑🏻‍🔧 Review code.
🧠 Secure systems.

This May, we're saying THANK YOU to all the maintainers out there.

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✨ Big things happen when we come together.

We're excited to continue building a future where all voices are heard and valued at tech events.

✅ SiteGround provides the reliable hosting that powers our work.

✅ Kinsta helps keep our community informed through sponsorship of our newsletter.

At SiNC, we believe in creating space for every voice in tech, and we want to hear from YOU!

We’ll randomly select 2 participants to receive a $25 Visa gift card, our advanced speaker toolkit, and a special shoutout!

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We’re celebrating our amazing followers! 🎉

Tell us in the comments: Why does inclusion in tech matter to you? 💬

✅ Follow SiNC
✅ Comment below by June 30
✅ Spread the word!

But what is open source, really? It means software that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance.

It's not just code, it's collaboration, transparency + freedom.

This month, we'll highlight impactful open-source projects and the people who maintain them. Stay tuned. 💚

#MaintainerMonth #Inclusion

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May is Maintainer Month, and there's no better time to explore open source! 🔓

At SiNC, we believe in the power of open source to create thriving communities where everyone is welcome to share, build, and grow. ✨

#MaintainerMonth #OpenSource #InclusionInTech