# 2019 Kubernetes Contributor Summit NA

## *This event is still in the planning stages. Please check back here for updates!*  
Planning Info:  
[Project Board](https://github.com/orgs/kubernetes/projects/21) - this includes content planning issues!
See [sig-list.md](/sig-list.md) for the meeting times and agenda.

## What

This event brings together new and current Kubernetes contributors to connect and learn from one another. It is an opportunity for existing contributors to help shape the future of the project, and offers a welcoming space for new community members to learn, explore and put the contributor workflow to practice. The summit spans two days - an optional social event in the evening of Sunday, November 17th along with the main full-day event on Monday, November 18th.

## Registration

- [Sign the CLA](/CLA.md) if you have not done so already.
- Website will be live in September:   https://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/kubernetes-contributor-summit-north-america-2019/

## When and Where

The Contributor Summit takes place in the days leading up to [KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america-2019/), make sure you plan travel accordingly.

- Sunday, November 17th, 2019 ~5P - 9P  
  Social event (optional)
- Monday, November 18th, 2019 ~8A - 6P   
  Full day event
- San Diego, California
- Event website with more information: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/kubernetes-contributor-summit-north-america-2019/

**But wait!**

During [KubeCon/CloudNativeCon](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america-2019/) there will be maintainer-track sessions that include SIG Intros, Deep-Dives as well as contributor talks about upstream work.

### Transparency

- Recording: Sessions will be video recorded and uploaded to YouTube.
- Transcription: Transcriptions will be uploaded with the video.
- Content Sharing: All presentations will be uploaded.

## Team

| Role | Lead | Shadow | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Lead | Paris [@parispittman](https://github.com/parispittman) | Jeff [@jeefy](https://github.com/jeefy) | |
| Project Manager | Jamie [@JamieRachel](https://github.com/JamieRachel) | himanshu [@hpandeycodeit](https://github.com/hpandeycodeit) | |
| Registration | Bob [@mrbobbytables](https://github.com/mrbobbytables) | Nabarun [@palnabarun](https://github.com/palnabarun) | |
| Marketing | Jonas [@jonasrosland](https://github.com/jonasrosland) | nzoueidi [@nzoueidi](https://github.com/nzoueidi) | |
| CNCF Events Manager | Deb Giles [@debgiles](https://github.com/debgiles) | N/A | CNCF/LF Employee |
| Content Coordinator | Josh [@jberkus](https://github.com/jberkus) | | |
| Programmed Sessions | Yang Li [@idealhack](https://github.com/idealhack) | Tariq Ibrahim [@tariq1890](https://github.com/tariq1890) | |
| Workshops | John Belamaric [@johnbelamaric](https://github.com/johnbelamaric) | Barnabas [@makoscafee](https://github.com/makoscafee) | |
| Unconference | Marky [@markyjackson-taulia](https://github.com/markyjackson-taulia) | Cody [@thecrudge](https://github.com/thecrudge) | |
| New Contributor Workshop | Guin [@guineveresaenger](https://github.com/guineveresaenger) | Allison [@alisondy](https://github.com/alisondy)<br />Rael [@raelga](https://github.com/raelga) | |
| SIG Meet & Greet | Dawn Foster [@geekygirldawn](https://github.com/geekygirldawn) | Jason DeTiberus [@detiber](https://github.com/detiber) |
| Contributor Awards | Claire Laurence [@claurence](https://github.com/claurence), Tim Pepper [@tpepper](https://github.com/tpepper) | |
| Accessibility, Inclusiveness, and Diversity | Tasha [@tashimi](https://github.com/tashimi) | Arnaud [@ameukam](https://github.com/ameukam) | |

## Code of Conduct

This event, like all Kubernetes events, has a [Code of Conduct](/code-of-conduct.md). We will have an onsite rep with contact information to be provided here and posted during the event.

## Misc

We want to remove as many barriers as possible for you to attend this event. Please contact community@kubernetes.io to see if we can accommodate a request.

For general info and questions, please join and direct questions to the [#contributor-summit](https://kubernetes.slack.com/messages/C7J893413/) slack channel. To speak directly to the staff, please join the [#summit-staff](https://kubernetes.slack.com/messages/CEMM39SKG/) slack channel.

As stated above, this doc will be updated with further details. Please check back for additional information.
