You have relied on Apache software, read its documentation, contributed (flamed?) on its lists. Attend ApacheCon and meet other members of the Apache community, in full bandwidth, real time.
The call for papers (CFP) for this event is now open, and will remain open until September 9th.
The event is divided into two parts, each with its own CFP. The first part of the event, called Apache Big Data, focuses on Big Data projects and related technologies.
Website: http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/apache-big-data-europe
CFP: http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/apache-big-data-europe/program/cfp
The second part, called ApacheCon Europe, focuses on the Apache Software Foundation as a whole, covering all projects, community issues, governance, and so on.
Website: http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/apachecon-europe
CFP: http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/apachecon-europe/program/cfp
ApacheCon is the official conference of the Apache Software Foundation, and is the best place to meet members of your project and other ASF projects, and strengthen your project’s community.
If your organization is interested in sponsoring ApacheCon, contact Rich Bowen at evp@apache.org. ApacheCon is a great place to find the brightest developers in the world, and experts on a huge range of technologies.
I lifted this text from an email by missywarnkin@yahoo.com.
Enjoy!