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-# Pull Request Guidelines
+# Contributing to CloudEvents' Java SDK
+
+:+1::tada: First off, thanks for taking the time to contribute! :tada::+1:
+
+We welcome contributions from the community! Please take some time to become
+acquainted with the process before submitting a pull request. There are just
+a few things to keep in mind.
+
+# Pull Requests
+
+Typically, a pull request should relate to an existing issue. If you have
+found a bug, want to add an improvement, or suggest an API change, please
+create an issue before proceeding with a pull request. For very minor changes
+such as typos in the documentation this isn't really necessary.
+
+## Pull Request Guidelines
 
 Here you will find step by step guidance for creating, submitting and updating
 a pull request in this repository. We hope it will help you have an easy time
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+# Maintainers
+
+Currently, active maintainers who may be found in the CNCF Slack.
+
+- [Pierangelo Di Pilato](https://github.com/pierDipi)
+
 # Maintainer's Guide
 
 ## Release Process