Fresh from the energy and innovation of KubeCon EU, the OpenTelemetry community is wasting no time keeping the momentum going. All eyes are now on OTel Community Day 2025, happening June 26, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, USA — and to kick things off, we’re excited to invite you to a special live webinar where key community members will share what makes this year’s event truly special.
Whether you’re already contributing to OpenTelemetry, adopting it into your tech stack, or simply curious about what this powerful observability framework can do, this webinar is your gateway to the heart of the OTel ecosystem.
What Is OTel Community Day?
OTel Community Day is more than just a meetup — it’s a one-of-a-kind event that brings together developers, maintainers, contributors, end users, and enthusiasts of OpenTelemetry from all around the world. It’s a celebration of open source observability, innovation, and the vibrant global community that supports it.
From in-depth technical sessions to insightful contributor talks, from hallway chats to community initiatives, OTel Community Day is designed to foster learning, collaboration, and connection.
This year’s theme continues to spotlight OpenTelemetry’s growing influence across cloud-native environments, enterprise observability strategies, and open standards.
Join the Voices Behind the Project — Live!
To give you a taste of what’s coming in Denver, we’re hosting a live webinar featuring leading voices from the OpenTelemetry community. These folks are not just experts — they are builders, maintainers, and advocates helping drive the project forward every day.
Speakers:
- Adriana Villela – Principal Developer Advocate, Dynatrace
A passionate champion for observability, open source, and developer experience. - Reese Lee – Senior Developer Relations Engineer, New Relic
Focused on community building and making OTel adoption smoother for developers. - Marylia Gutierrez – Staff Software Engineer, Grafana Labs
Bringing deep insights into OTel instrumentation and scalable telemetry. - Austin Parker – Director of Open Source, Honeycomb
One of the earliest advocates of OTel, Austin continues to be a key thought leader shaping its future. - Iris Dyrmishi – Senior Observability Engineer, Miro
An expert in observability best practices and a passionate community contributor.
These seasoned voices will share insights, updates, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Community Day 2025 is coming together — and why you should be part of it.
What You’ll Learn in the Webinar
The webinar will offer an inside look at everything OTel Community Day has to offer, including:
🔹 Project Milestones & Ecosystem Growth
Get the latest updates on key OTel advancements, new features, and the broader ecosystem trends shaping observability in 2025.
🔹 Must-See Sessions & Speakers
Learn about the exciting sessions, workshops, and speakers you won’t want to miss in Denver — whether you’re into instrumentation, telemetry pipelines, or real-world case studies.
🔹 Contributor & Community Highlights
Hear inspiring stories from contributors making a difference and discover how you can join in — whether it’s your first PR or your hundredth.
🔹 How to Get Involved
Looking to contribute to OTel or support community efforts? Learn how you can participate — from writing code to leading a session or simply being part of the day.
🔹 Tips for Making the Most of Community Day
Get practical advice from past attendees and organizers on how to network, learn, and contribute at the event.
Why OTel Community Day Matters
OpenTelemetry has quickly become the de facto standard for collecting telemetry data — tracing, metrics, and logs — in cloud-native environments. It empowers teams to build better, more observable systems and fosters a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
Community Day is where this vision comes to life. It’s a space for:
- Real conversations around challenges and best practices
- Highlighting the unsung heroes of open source
- Celebrating collective progress and individual contributions
- Creating a shared roadmap for the future of observability
Who Should Attend the Webinar?
This session is open to everyone, but will be especially valuable for:
- 🧑💻 Developers & Engineers working on observability tooling or using OTel in production
- 🚀 Platform & DevOps Teams interested in implementing robust observability strategies
- 🛠️ Open Source Contributors (new or experienced) looking to get involved
- 🧠 Tech Decision Makers evaluating OpenTelemetry adoption
- 💬 Community Enthusiasts eager to connect and collaborate with peers
Event Details
- What: OTel Community Day 2025 Preview Webinar
- When: May 1, 9:30 – 10:30 PM (GMT+5:30)
- Where: Live Online
- Register: Cloud Native
Don’t Miss This Chance to Be Part of Something Bigger
Whether you’re planning to attend OTel Community Day in person or just want to be more connected with the OpenTelemetry community, this webinar is your opportunity to get plugged in. You’ll leave with insights, connections, and excitement for what’s ahead.
Join us for this deep dive — and get ready to celebrate, collaborate, and contribute at OTel Community Day 2025!
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