Open Source without a community is like apple crumble without apples. It might work, but it is not the same. Community is a catalyst for developing open-source tooling. There are different ways we can engage with our community, and creating a Meetup program is one of them. Nele and Andrea have been involved with Meetups of all stages for most of their careers and are here to share their experience to bring your community from zero to success.

The challenges of running a Meetup program can be very different depending on the group's location, size, and age. In the talk, we will share our perspectives on how to create brand-new Meetup groups and what is needed if you run a well-established one while keeping everyone engaged. Let’s talk about the crumbles that groups in different stages need and how we can make sure to add the apples to our recipes too.