In our first Clojure Community Check-In gathering in May, we shared who we are, what we build, and how our workplaces are changing. A few of us shared a sense of powerlessness when isolated. But there was a realization that together, we could possess power. Our community has the capacity to coordinate, build, and act on the things we care about.
For our next event, we want to channel that collective energy into a central theme: “What Are We Building?”. You may want to share a vision of what we should be building, share a personal or collaborative project, geek out over an elegant library, or simply find and recommend support systems for connecting with peers.
The goals of this upcoming check-in are to learn more about each other, and to connect and form support groups and collaborative circles.
We invite you to show up exactly as you are. Let’s gather to share our stories, find mutual support, and figure out what we can create together.
Co-organised with @timothypratley @syungb @jmglov.
Date and Time
We will meet on two 90-minute sessions during the weekend of July 11th-12th:
Part I: July 11th, 19:00 UTC - 
event
Part II: July 12th, 09:00 UTC - event
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Zoom
Format
Each session will have a few short stories by participants (5 minutes each), followed by an open conversation. Stories are informal – no slides required.
Participating
If you’re interested in joining our event, please submit this form.
Chat: #community-check-in at the Zulip chat (requires login)
Speaking
We want to hear from you: who are you, what are you working on, and what’s on your mind lately?
In the participation form above, you can also mention a topic that you wish to talk about for a few minutes.
Any voice is welcome – whether you’re part of an online group, a local meetup, a consultancy, a startup, an active chat channel, or just here as yourself. We’d appreciate talking not only about technical stuff, but also about how life looks on your end nowadays.
Recording
Some parts of the meetings will be recorded and shared internally in the Zulip chat. We may share some parts publicly on YouTube if speakers choose to.
The point is mostly to not be alone – and maybe to find some ways to support each other.