Re: [ANNOUNCE] Git Merge 2025, September 29-30, San Francisco, CA

From: brian m. carlson <sandals@crustytoothpaste.net>
Date: Mar 25, 2025, 21:56 UTC
Message-ID: <Z-Mmlr6kzozqZpkk@tapette.crustytoothpaste.net>
In-Reply-To: <Z+L3Mt58n18KUNzs@nand.local>

On 2025-03-25 at 18:34:26, Taylor Blau wrote:

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> Git Merge 2025 is happening on September 29-30th in San Francisco, CA!
> The Contributor's Summit will be on the 30th. Here are the details for
> the main conference:
> 
>    When: September 29th and 30th
>   Where: GitHub HQ, 88 Colin P Kelly Jr. St., San Francisco, CA 94107
>    What: Main conference on the 29th, breakouts and Contributor's Summit
>          on the 30th.
> 
> See you there!

Unfortunately, I'm afraid I won't be able to attend. Given the current political situation in the United States, the fact that I am openly queer and outspoken about human rights, and the fact that I'd have to pass through customs, I don't think that it would be a good idea to travel to San Francisco.

I've heard similar concerns from some colleagues as well, although I can't say whether they'll ultimately be able to come.

I realize there are some considerations that led to the choice of venue, which is understandable, but it does seem regrettable that another alternative wasn't viable.

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brian m. carlson (they/them)
Toronto, Ontario, CA