@monktoberfest.com
Our D&I applications will close on Monday, July 28. If you are interested in the potential of attending Monktoberfest 2025, and are within an under-represented group in tech, please consider applying!
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Monktoberfest 2025 - Diversity & Inclusion Application
The Monktoberfest (https://monktoberfest.com/) is a one-of-a-kind conference focused on the intersection of social and technology. We'd love to have you join us in Portland, Maine on October 1-3, 2025...
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July 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Our D&I applications will close on Monday, July 28. If you are interested in the potential of attending Monktoberfest 2025, and are within an under-represented group in tech, please consider applying!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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I found myself, once again, referring someone I was talking with to @emilyfreeman.bsky.social 's talk from @monktoberfest.com that made me tear up hearing her give.
So, watch it given I dug up the link: youtu.be/u_5WV9x3BAU
So, watch it given I dug up the link: youtu.be/u_5WV9x3BAU
The Day Chicken Tried to Kill Me | Emily Freeman | Monktoberfest 2023
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
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July 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I found myself, once again, referring someone I was talking with to @emilyfreeman.bsky.social 's talk from @monktoberfest.com that made me tear up hearing her give.
So, watch it given I dug up the link: youtu.be/u_5WV9x3BAU
So, watch it given I dug up the link: youtu.be/u_5WV9x3BAU
If you are a member of an under-represented group in tech and would like to apply to attend The Monktoberfest 2025 in Portland, ME this fall, travel/lodging expenses paid, here's our application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Monktoberfest 2025 - Diversity & Inclusion Application
The Monktoberfest (https://monktoberfest.com/) is a one-of-a-kind conference focused on the intersection of social and technology. We'd love to have you join us in Portland, Maine on October 1-3, 2025...
docs.google.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
If you are a member of an under-represented group in tech and would like to apply to attend The Monktoberfest 2025 in Portland, ME this fall, travel/lodging expenses paid, here's our application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
tickets for the 2025 Monktoberfest are now generally available and on sale. hope to see you all in October!
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The Monktoberfest
Back by popular demand, RedMonk brings you the thirteenth annual Monktoberfest. The only conference focused on how craft, technology and social come together, it's one of the most unique events in the...
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June 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
tickets for the 2025 Monktoberfest are now generally available and on sale. hope to see you all in October!
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The Monktoberfest 2025 D&I program application is now open! We'd love to have you join us in Portland, Maine on October 1-3.
Link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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June 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Monktoberfest 2025 D&I program application is now open! We'd love to have you join us in Portland, Maine on October 1-3.
Link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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one for our @monktoberfest.com alums: was up visiting Ryan at Absolem last night, and some of the things they've been working on are legit bonkers.
made me wish i wasn't the one driving.
made me wish i wasn't the one driving.
January 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
one for our @monktoberfest.com alums: was up visiting Ryan at Absolem last night, and some of the things they've been working on are legit bonkers.
made me wish i wasn't the one driving.
made me wish i wasn't the one driving.
A major issue facing open source today is maintainer burnout. The issue is systemic, and without obvious solutions. In this talk, Ashley Williams looks at the burdens of maintainers, the economics of open source and asks: is maintainer burnout a market failure?
2 Wolves: youtu.be/gR2hjbh0RUk
2 Wolves: youtu.be/gR2hjbh0RUk
2 Wolves | Ashley Williams | Monktoberfest 2024
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
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January 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A major issue facing open source today is maintainer burnout. The issue is systemic, and without obvious solutions. In this talk, Ashley Williams looks at the burdens of maintainers, the economics of open source and asks: is maintainer burnout a market failure?
2 Wolves: youtu.be/gR2hjbh0RUk
2 Wolves: youtu.be/gR2hjbh0RUk
This talk examines "culture" in hiring, highlighting the bias in "culture fit" and the importance of shared values. It explores the gap between stated and actual values, showing how misalignment causes burnout. Aligning actions with values fosters more effective organizations. youtu.be/uW1G1WCcXsk
The Values of Work | Jenny Zhang | Monktoberfest 2024
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
youtu.be
January 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This talk examines "culture" in hiring, highlighting the bias in "culture fit" and the importance of shared values. It explores the gap between stated and actual values, showing how misalignment causes burnout. Aligning actions with values fosters more effective organizations. youtu.be/uW1G1WCcXsk
How to tackle climate challenges in your backyard with smart tech, automation, and intentional design to boost efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
Let The Robots Do It: youtu.be/Usti6olKt_c
Let The Robots Do It: youtu.be/Usti6olKt_c
Let The Robots Do It | George Lemmon | Monktoberfest 2024
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
youtu.be
January 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
How to tackle climate challenges in your backyard with smart tech, automation, and intentional design to boost efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
Let The Robots Do It: youtu.be/Usti6olKt_c
Let The Robots Do It: youtu.be/Usti6olKt_c
A longer title to this talk would be: “Top of the Mourning to You: Saying goodbye to a company you loved because you had to, not because you wanted to.” This talk is a eulogy to a great culture, a mourning of what once was and what will probably never be again
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W8_...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W8_...
Top of the Mourning to You | Eamon Ryan | Monktoberfest 2024
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
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December 17, 2024 at 10:00 PM
A longer title to this talk would be: “Top of the Mourning to You: Saying goodbye to a company you loved because you had to, not because you wanted to.” This talk is a eulogy to a great culture, a mourning of what once was and what will probably never be again
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W8_...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W8_...
One of the things that all of us from junior dev to CEO will encounter in our lifetime is personal loss. Following the tragic loss of his husband, David Smith was brave enough to offer Monktoberfest attendees his practical technical guide to death and grief: youtu.be/stMEuZJJDck
Death and Grief | David Smith | Monktoberfest 2024
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
youtu.be
December 16, 2024 at 4:24 PM
One of the things that all of us from junior dev to CEO will encounter in our lifetime is personal loss. Following the tragic loss of his husband, David Smith was brave enough to offer Monktoberfest attendees his practical technical guide to death and grief: youtu.be/stMEuZJJDck
In this talk, Carol Lee shares the story of her empirical research conducted with software engineers and developers across industries experiencing code review anxiety.
Code Review Anxiety: youtu.be/LOW0ZZsh1BE?...
Code Review Anxiety: youtu.be/LOW0ZZsh1BE?...
Code Review Anxiety | Carol Lee | Monktoberfest 2024
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
youtu.be
December 11, 2024 at 8:09 PM
In this talk, Carol Lee shares the story of her empirical research conducted with software engineers and developers across industries experiencing code review anxiety.
Code Review Anxiety: youtu.be/LOW0ZZsh1BE?...
Code Review Anxiety: youtu.be/LOW0ZZsh1BE?...
This is a talk on how open source technology gets made, and what social factors of open source development our CATB-influenced worldview made us ignore, leading us into the way the world is today.
Watch: youtu.be/bf_6EVTlZOY?...
Watch: youtu.be/bf_6EVTlZOY?...
An Obvious Statement About Open Source | Christopher Neugebauer | Monktoberfest 2024
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
youtu.be
December 10, 2024 at 6:12 PM
This is a talk on how open source technology gets made, and what social factors of open source development our CATB-influenced worldview made us ignore, leading us into the way the world is today.
Watch: youtu.be/bf_6EVTlZOY?...
Watch: youtu.be/bf_6EVTlZOY?...
Julia and Amanda don't always agree, but here they share what they've learned about working in public, at scale, and being human.
Agree to Disagree: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnLG...
Agree to Disagree: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnLG...
Agree to Disagree | Amanda Casari & Julia Ferriaoli | Monktoberfest 2024
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
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December 9, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Julia and Amanda don't always agree, but here they share what they've learned about working in public, at scale, and being human.
Agree to Disagree: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnLG...
Agree to Disagree: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnLG...
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Such a great talk from @cslee.bsky.social at this year's @monktoberfest.com. Every developer has had code review anxiety, at least the ones who are human. Worth your time
youtu.be/LOW0ZZsh1BE?...
youtu.be/LOW0ZZsh1BE?...
Code Review Anxiety | Carol Lee | Monktoberfest 2024
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
youtu.be
November 27, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Such a great talk from @cslee.bsky.social at this year's @monktoberfest.com. Every developer has had code review anxiety, at least the ones who are human. Worth your time
youtu.be/LOW0ZZsh1BE?...
youtu.be/LOW0ZZsh1BE?...
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This video beautifully captures why you'll always find me in Portland the 1st week of every October
@redmonk.com does an incredible job & I feel lucky to attend this every year
@redmonk.com does an incredible job & I feel lucky to attend this every year
November 26, 2024 at 4:29 PM
This video beautifully captures why you'll always find me in Portland the 1st week of every October
@redmonk.com does an incredible job & I feel lucky to attend this every year
@redmonk.com does an incredible job & I feel lucky to attend this every year
Huzzah - the 2024 Monktoberfest talks are officially up.
Enjoy everyone, and see you again in Portland next year!
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Enjoy everyone, and see you again in Portland next year!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Monktoberfest 2024 - YouTube
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November 26, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Huzzah - the 2024 Monktoberfest talks are officially up.
Enjoy everyone, and see you again in Portland next year!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Enjoy everyone, and see you again in Portland next year!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The 2024 Monktoberfest
YouTube video by RedMonk Tech Events
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November 26, 2024 at 3:52 AM