What do we need the MA for anyway?

References MM21PL discussion panel: Building Magento Open Source Future - Community Prioritization Process Updates - Adobe Commerce / Magento Community Managers: Parul Sinha ( ) - Engineering Leader - Developer Community Priyakshi Chauhan ( ) - Community Manager - Adobe Commerce Magento Open Source website: magento-opensource.com ( ) Read about the Magento Association: magentoassociation.org ( ) Become a member: hub.magentoassociation.org ( ) Reach out to Mathias: info@magentoassociation.org Takeaways The Magento Association plays a crucial role in the Magento community, providing support and resources. Mathias Schreiber's background in the TYPO3 community prepared him for his role in the Magento Association. The transition from working with Smith Bucklin to taking over operational tasks was challenging but necessary. Adobe's support and funding are essential for the success of the Magento community. The MA has the official rights to use the Magento brand in promotional material, which is a unique proposition. The Community Council is being formed to bridge the gap between Adobe and the community and help with code contributions and direction. Meet Magento events are important for bringing the community together and making merchants aware of the platform's capabilities. The MA is working on reviving committees and is open to new ideas that benefit the Magento community. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Matthias Schreiber 01:53 Matthias' Background and Transition to the Magento Community 05:10 The Role of the Magento Association and Community Ownership 08:08 Transitioning from Smith Bucklin to Independent Operations 15:06 The Importance of the Magento Association 21:54 Adobe's Investment in the Magento Community 25:12 Funding and Sponsorship of the Magento Association 30:41 The Purpose and Future Plans of the Magento Association 36:11 The Role of Marketing and the Value of Credibility 39:32 The Community Council: Bridging the Gap Between Adobe and the Community 46:04 Meet Magento Events: Connecting Merchants and the Community 57:36 Community Involvement: Committees and Opportunities to Contribute Also available on Youtube 📺

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