Scholarships and accessibility at GitHub Universe 2018

GitHub's 2018 Universe conference, held on October 16-17 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, included efforts to enhance accessibility and inclusivity through its Community Partner and Individual Scholarship Programs, offering free admission tickets to promote diversity among attendees. The Individual Scholarship Program provided a limited number of free tickets, though recipients were responsible for their travel and lodging expenses. GitHub collaborated with local nonprofits and meetup groups to broaden diversity and aimed to create a welcoming environment with features such as inclusive meal options, gender-neutral bathrooms, a quiet room, a nursing room, closed captioning for all talks, and ADA-compliant venues. Additionally, facilities for service or therapy dogs were available, reflecting a comprehensive approach to inclusivity at the event.