Posit is committed to supporting the open-source community through conferences, community events, and educational initiatives. The wide adoption of open-source tools depends on the people who organize, teach, and bring data scientists together, and we want to help make that work possible.
What we support#
- Conferences — R, Python, and data science conferences of all sizes, from regional gatherings to flagship events.
- Community events — meetups, user groups, hackathons, and other local or virtual gatherings.
- Educational initiatives — workshops, training programs, and learning resources that help people grow their data science skills.
How we help#
- Monetary support — sponsorship funds or help covering specific event costs.
- Materials and swag — stickers, books, and other goods for attendees.
- Social media promotion — sharing your event with our community.
- Volunteers — Posit team members to speak, mentor, or staff a booth.
What we look for#
- Alignment with Posit’s mission to support reproducible, open-source data science.
- Clear benefit to the R and/or Python data science community.
- Commitment to sharing resources, public repositories, or learning materials openly.
How to apply#
If you’re organizing an event or initiative that fits, we’d love to hear from you. We accept applications at any time; however, we review them at specified periods throughout the year. The further away your event is, the better.
Apply here:
Apply for community support