This repository holds our community spotlight guidelines to keep talks focused on learning, not selling. All speakers, organizers, and moderators follow these rules to protect the integrity of the community.
Our community runs different types of sessions. Each type has clear expectations and boundaries, designed to keep everything free, transparent, and educational.
We currently maintain two playbooks:
- One for community tools (demos and product sessions)
- One for presentations (slides, storytelling, knowledge sharing)
For speakers showing a product or tool.
- Only the free tier can be presented
- No upsells, trials, or sales pitches
- Open source preferred, free access required
- Transparency about roadmap is a must
For sessions built around slides, concepts, or technical deep dives.
- Vendor neutral
- Focus on education and real-world experience
- Sharing is encouraged, selling is not
📄 Read the Presentation Playbook
- Protect the community from hidden sales tactics
- Keep sessions focused on learning, not marketing
- Build trust through transparency and fairness
- Ensure consistent quality across all events
We want to keep improving these guidelines. If you have feedback, open a pull request or create an issue.
- Be respectful
- Keep it community-focused
- Explain your reasoning clearly
🛡 This isn’t gatekeeping - it’s how we protect our community’s trust in us as Moderators.