Session: 2 for 1: Visualizing Large Greenhouse Gas Datasets in the Browser With deck.gl / We Give Back and You Can, Too

Visualizing Large Greenhouse Gas Datasets in the Browser With deck.gl – David Calhoun

Climate change through human-caused greenhouse gases (GHG) is something that increasingly concerns us all. In order to start curbing these emissions, we need a way to visualize where they are coming from and who is emitting worldwide. But it’s not all doom and gloom! The good news here is that GHG data is becoming more and more available, and it turns out we have the visualization tools available right in our browsers! After listening to this talk, folks will know not only where to find GHG data, but also how to visualize these large datasets using deck.gl.

We Give Back and You Can, Too – Chad Whitacre

Open source is free but maintaining it isn’t. Companies should support the community open source projects they depend on, but how? In this talk, Chad Whitacre will present a case study on Sentry’s FOSS funding program, giving you an inside peek at how a forward-thinking commercial open source company gives back to the wider community. You’ll leave inspired to set up a FOSS funding program at your own company, and you’ll be armed with tips, tricks, and resources to make it a reality.

Intro – Sentry, myself, open source sustainability
Deep dive on Sentry’s funding program – describe the process, show the behind-the-scenes spreadsheet, etc.
Share how we think about impact
Talk about broader industry trends in funding
Conclusion – concrete takeaways and resources for next steps