Git Merge 2017, held in Brussels, attracted over 350 Git enthusiasts and hundreds more via live stream for a two-day event focused on sessions, training, and discussions involving Git contributors, source control teams, and users worldwide. The conference emphasized education with workshops led by experts from GitHub and Praqma, and included a keynote by Karen Sandler on the importance of free and accessible software for the future. The event fostered dialogue among companies invested in Git's success and highlighted themes such as scaling, extensions, aliasing, and education. Efforts to promote diversity and inclusion were evident, with a portion of tickets allocated to organizations like the Travis Foundation and Rails Girls Brussels, and amenities such as gender-neutral restrooms provided. All ticket proceeds were donated to the Software Freedom Conservancy, and recordings of the sessions are expected to be available soon. The event acknowledged the support of sponsors and announced a return in 2018, encouraging attendees to watch for future announcements.