Name: Keynote: What Is the GraphQL Foundation? - Jeff Auriemma, Apollo GraphQL
Start: 2025-09-08T09:10:00+0100
End: 2025-09-08T09:20:00+0100

Monday, 8 September - Wednesday, 10 September, 2025
In-Person Only | Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Monday September 8, 2025 09:10 - 09:20 BST

Grote Zaal

This talk will give attendees an overview of the structure of GraphQL's official organizations: The GraphQL Foundation and the GraphQL Specification Project. It will get specific about the governance and roadmaps of each organization and their specific priorities in 2025 and beyond.

In my time serving in these various institutions, I've noticed that even the most active GraphQL practitioners aren't fully aware of what they are and what they do. Attendees will learn about the GraphQL Working Group, the Technical Steering Committee, and the Foundation's Governing Board. We'll also touch upon the various technical working groups and the new Community Working Group. The talk culminates in a call to action for folks to get involved.

Speakers

Jeff Auriemma

Senior Engineering Manager, Apollo GraphQL

Hi, I'm Jeff! I support the Apollo Client, Apollo iOS, Apollo Kotlin, and Apollo Server engineers at Apollo as a manager. Before going into software I was a trombonist and public school music teacher. In my free time I like to bake Chicago-style deep dish pizzas and French macaro... Read More →

Monday September 8, 2025 09:10 - 09:20 BST
Grote Zaal

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