Building Better Communities: Actions for Diversity and Inclusion

Explore strategies for building more inclusive and diverse tech communities in this 47-minute conference talk. Learn from Lian Li's personal journey and insights on creating environments where marginalized individuals feel safe to share their experiences. Discover the importance of representation, inclusion, and accessibility in community building. Examine the role of Codes of Conduct and global workshops in fostering better behavior. Gain practical advice on taking action beyond social media callouts to create truly beneficial communities for all. Reflect on personal behaviors and learn how to prioritize inclusivity over comfort in leadership roles.

Introduction
Lians journey
Building better communities
People are complicated
Representation matters
Kim Creighton
Jamila Jameel
Inclusion
ABC of Inclusion
Accessibility
Behavior
Code of Conduct
Global COC Workshop
Summary
Its not about you
Conclusion
Follow Lian Li
Understand your context
Questions
Advice