The author announces their participation in the Lead Developer Conference in London on June 24th, where they will present on addressing cultural divides and internal advocacy within distributed teams. Having worked remotely for nearly five years, the author is eager to share insights and strategies learned from overcoming challenges associated with distributed teams, such as time zone differences, international logistics, and cultural norms. The talk aims to explore the complexities of scaling company culture across continents and offers solutions implemented by the Couchbase Developer Advocacy team. The author highlights the importance of effective communication and cultural understanding in enhancing team collaboration and productivity.