* Where to start as a novice * Mentoring programmes (Google Summer of Code and Code-In, Outreach Program for Women, GNOME Love) for those who want to commit to a longer-term involvement * Guest appearance by Ekaterina Gerasimova to talk about the Outreach Program for Women, and her experience as both an intern and mentor in the GNOME Documentation Project * GNOME-specific entry routes, both through GNOME technology and GNOME Foundation initiatives * Becoming a module maintainer, the responsibilities and benefits * Examples of the above topics , with specific references to the Vinagre, Vino and Cheese projects, which I maintain * Alternative ways to contribute to GNOME, such as translation or volunteering to help organise GNOME events
Speakers: David King Ekaterina Gerasimova