Cáceres is not exactly around the corner from Barcelona. Getting there takes time. Quite a lot of it, actually. And yet, after spending a couple of days around Extremadura Digital Day, my main thought when leaving was: I would absolutely come back. Not because it was the biggest conference I’ve
I recently had a conversation with Google Gemini to clarify the strategy behind community meetups at companies that support open source, such as Grafana Labs and Elastic. Gemini: Imma, we often talk about the friction between sales and community. You recently mentioned that to get this right, you have to be highly
A while back, I was reflecting on my 2024 community meetup journey. If 2024 was about recovering from a challenging year with the support of our communities, then 2025 has been fundamentally about connection. This past year has cemented my belief that the most impactful communities are those that break
A Speaker Rider is a Tool for Allyship I’m thrilled to share my personal Speaking Rider for conferences. It’s an adaptation of the traditional concept, evolving from merely outlining A/V needs to serving as a vital instrument for inclusion at events. « We need to hear from more diverse voices
This was initially posted at https://grafana.com/blog/2025/09/12/data-storytelling-at-hackupc-2025-celebrating-3-student-hackathon-projects-powered-by-grafana/ Earlier this year, Grafana Labs was a proud sponsor of HackUPC — one of the biggest student hackathons in Europe — at BarcelonaTech. The event drew more than 700 passionate tech students from around the globe, all racing the clock in a 36-hour burst of creativity to
Looking back at my community journey in 2024, I must acknowledge that it was one of my most challenging years. I broke my ankle in a serious way, which required two surgeries, a month in the hospital, and several weeks in a wheelchair. During that time, co-organizing meetups and community
Navigating tech conferences can be challenging, though with some preparation, we can thrive in these environments. First and foremost, focus on what you hope to achieve at the conference. Whether learning new skills, finding a mentor, or exploring job opportunities, having clear goals will help you make the most of
This blog lists our tasks for organizing a Cloud Native Barcelona meetup. We usually host two talks per meetup, and meetups are scheduled on weekdays (preferably Tuesday to Thursday), around 18:00-19:00, with a 3h duration. Mondays are doable since no other meetups are competing, though folks are not used to
As we turn the page to 2024, I reflect on a year that was nothing short of transformative. 2023 was a year of learning and growth. Most importantly, I finally transitioned into the exciting world of developer advocacy! Buckle up as I dive into the highlights, the missed shots, and
This article was initially posted at https://techfems.org/2023/11/24/immavalls/. Meet Imma Valls, one of our dedicated TechFems board members, committed to changing diversity in the tech sector. She’s dedicated to supporting women and underrepresented individuals in tech, creating a welcoming space within TechFems for anyone looking to change careers or find their place
Cáceres is not exactly around the corner from Barcelona. Getting there takes time. Quite a lot of it, actually. And yet, after spending a couple of days around Extremadura Digital Day, my main thought when leaving was: I would absolutely come back. Not because it was the biggest conference I’ve
I recently had a conversation with Google Gemini to clarify the strategy behind community meetups at companies that support open source, such as Grafana Labs and Elastic. Gemini: Imma, we often talk about the friction between sales and community. You recently mentioned that to get this right, you have to be highly
A while back, I was reflecting on my 2024 community meetup journey. If 2024 was about recovering from a challenging year with the support of our communities, then 2025 has been fundamentally about connection. This past year has cemented my belief that the most impactful communities are those that break
A Speaker Rider is a Tool for Allyship I’m thrilled to share my personal Speaking Rider for conferences. It’s an adaptation of the traditional concept, evolving from merely outlining A/V needs to serving as a vital instrument for inclusion at events. « We need to hear from more diverse voices
This was initially posted at https://grafana.com/blog/2025/09/12/data-storytelling-at-hackupc-2025-celebrating-3-student-hackathon-projects-powered-by-grafana/ Earlier this year, Grafana Labs was a proud sponsor of HackUPC — one of the biggest student hackathons in Europe — at BarcelonaTech. The event drew more than 700 passionate tech students from around the globe, all racing the clock in a 36-hour burst of creativity to
Looking back at my community journey in 2024, I must acknowledge that it was one of my most challenging years. I broke my ankle in a serious way, which required two surgeries, a month in the hospital, and several weeks in a wheelchair. During that time, co-organizing meetups and community
Navigating tech conferences can be challenging, though with some preparation, we can thrive in these environments. First and foremost, focus on what you hope to achieve at the conference. Whether learning new skills, finding a mentor, or exploring job opportunities, having clear goals will help you make the most of
This blog lists our tasks for organizing a Cloud Native Barcelona meetup. We usually host two talks per meetup, and meetups are scheduled on weekdays (preferably Tuesday to Thursday), around 18:00-19:00, with a 3h duration. Mondays are doable since no other meetups are competing, though folks are not used to
As we turn the page to 2024, I reflect on a year that was nothing short of transformative. 2023 was a year of learning and growth. Most importantly, I finally transitioned into the exciting world of developer advocacy! Buckle up as I dive into the highlights, the missed shots, and
This article was initially posted at https://techfems.org/2023/11/24/immavalls/. Meet Imma Valls, one of our dedicated TechFems board members, committed to changing diversity in the tech sector. She’s dedicated to supporting women and underrepresented individuals in tech, creating a welcoming space within TechFems for anyone looking to change careers or find their place
