diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2025-10-16-graphql-local-initiative-update.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2025-10-16-graphql-local-initiative-update.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..1d0b305cac --- /dev/null +++ b/src/pages/blog/2025-10-16-graphql-local-initiative-update.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +--- +title: "GraphQL Locals 2025: Increasing Support" +tags: ["announcements", "foundation"] +date: 2025-10-16 +byline: Benjie Gillam +--- + +Since launching the **GraphQL Local Initiative** last year, communities around +the world have been gathering to share knowledge, collaborate, and strengthen +their local GraphQL ecosystems. Over the past year, we’ve seen: + +- **GraphQL London** hosting three or four events a year — with another due in November +- **GraphQL Sydney** diving into hot topics like GraphQL nullability +- **GraphQL Berlin** meeting the day after GraphQLConf 2025 concluded in Amsterdam, + requiring quick travel for Stephen and Michael! +- **GraphQL Hyderabad** celebrating a fantastic first meetup +- **GraphQL Austin** forming over ramen to plan a new series of events +- **GraphQL Paris** and **GraphQL Oslo** preparing to meet later this month + +We also have local organizers working to bring people together in **Białystok**, +**Philadelphia**, **Chennai**, **Belgium**, and more locations! + +## We’ve heard you + +Feedback from organizers and attendees has been clear, so we're launching our +2025 refresh of the Locals program: + +- **Simpler applications:** Videos are no longer required — photos can substitute + where needed +- **More flexible events:** Locals can now host more than just talks — + discussions, workshops, hackathons, Q&As, live recordings, and more are now + eligible for support +- **Increased sponsorship:** Support per event has doubled, from **USD $200** to + **USD $400**, to help with food, drinks, and venue costs +- **Clearer TSC oversight:** Independent meetups often die when the organizer + steps down; by appointing a GraphQL TSC member as an admin, we can help ensure + the continuity of the community over the long term + +These updates come directly from your feedback. You’re building something +amazing, and we want to support you! + +## Get involved + +Find your nearest group in [GraphQL Events & Meetups](/community/events), or get +help setting one up via the [GraphQL Local +Initiative](/community/foundation/local-initiative). + +Together, we’re building a global network of local communities — sharing ideas, +growing connections, and keeping GraphQL vibrant everywhere. diff --git a/src/pages/community/foundation/local-initiative.mdx b/src/pages/community/foundation/local-initiative.mdx index fd479d983e..7ea5b85ed3 100644 --- a/src/pages/community/foundation/local-initiative.mdx +++ b/src/pages/community/foundation/local-initiative.mdx @@ -34,19 +34,31 @@ Organizers of a Local must agree: - Official communications will comply with the **[GraphQL Brand Guidelines](https://graphql.org/brand/)**. - The Local accepts **GraphQL TSC oversight**: + - Provides continuity for group members should we lose contact with an + organizer. - At least one - [GraphQL Technical Steering Committee (TSC) member](https://github.com/graphql/graphql-wg/blob/main/GraphQL-TSC.md#tsc-members) - must be granted administrator access to the Local’s online platforms (we - will assign a TSC member and supply the relevant details on approval of - your Local). - - In case of a serious Code of Conduct breach, an organizer may be replaced. + [GraphQL Technical Steering Committee (TSC) + member](https://github.com/graphql/graphql-wg/blob/main/GraphQL-TSC.md#tsc-members) + must be granted administrator access to the Local’s online platforms. (If + you don't know any TSC members, one will be recommended when you apply.) + - In the case of a serious Code of Conduct breach, the TSC may take + appropriate actions. - The Local has 1 or more organizer from the area. (We're pretty flexible on the definition of "from the area", just be reasonable.) -- Each official event will have at least least one **organizer present**. +- Each official event will have at least one **organizer present**. - Official events will be held in an appropriate **professional setting**. -- Official events will feature at least one GraphQL-related talk (the format can - vary: lecture, lightning talk, panel, AMA, etc). -- These **talks will be recorded** and made freely available online. +- Official events will feature at least one signficant GraphQL-related activity: + - Talk: lecture, lightning talk, panel, AMA, etc + - Q&A + - Discussion / roundtable / birds of a feather + - Workshop / coding challenge / hackathon + - Live podcast/video recording + - Other ideas? Reach out! +- These **activities will be recorded**, or photographed if recording isn’t practical + or appropriate, and made freely available online with or without editing. + - Publishing to [@GraphQLFoundationTalks on + YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@GraphQLFoundationTalks) is possible - just + ask! - Official events will be be **announced at least two weeks in advance**. Popular ticketing platforms include Eventbrite, Guild.host, and Meetup.com. - Attending official events will be **affordable**. @@ -100,7 +112,7 @@ precedence after the local area name and GraphQL: Each approved Local is entitled to request the following support for each event: -- **Sponsorship** up to USD $200 per event (max 1 per quarter) for approved +- **Sponsorship** up to USD $400 per event (max 1 per quarter) for approved costs (see below). More sponsorship might be available directly from individual foundation members, see details below. - **Swag bundle**\* to distribute to speakers, attendees, or organizers (max 1