Hundreds of Git enthusiasts gathered in Barcelona for Git Merge 2018, a conference focused on the popular version control tool, with additional participants joining via live stream. The event fostered collaboration among business leaders, source control teams, and developers, supporting the progression of Git and its contributors. All ticket proceeds were donated to the Software Freedom Conservancy to aid in the improvement and defense of free and open-source software. The conference featured workshops led by GitHub and Praqma experts on Git-related topics and included a keynote by Brett Smith of the Software Freedom Conservancy emphasizing the importance of free software for the future. Notable speakers from companies like Mozilla and Microsoft discussed various subjects, including refactoring, automation, and Git's future. The event was supported by sponsors dedicated to advancing open-source software.