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-### InnerSource Commons Summit 2025 – Thursday, November 13th
+### Save the Date - Thursday, November 13th
 A Global Celebration – 10 Years of InnerSource Commons
 
-We’re thrilled to invite you to a special milestone: the 10-year anniversary of InnerSource Commons! This year’s summit will be a truly global event, taking place across three locations—Yokohama, Berlin, and New York—on the same day.
+We’re thrilled to invite you to a special milestone: the 10-year anniversary of InnerSource Commons! This year’s summit will be a truly global event, taking place across three locations—**Yokohama, Berlin, and New York**—on the same day.
 Come and attend at any of these three locations or join the online livestream.
 
 To mark this exciting occasion, we’re bringing together our vibrant community on three continents, giving everyone the chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate a decade of InnerSource together.
 
 Save the date and join us on November 13th in the city nearest you!
 
-More information on speakers, keynotes, and venues will be announced soon.
+Registration will open shortly. More information on speakers, keynotes, and venues will be announced soon.
 
-**[Got a story to share? If you would like to speak at InnerSource Summit 2025 submit your talk idea here!](https://bit.ly/ISCSummit25CFP)**
+### Why Sponsor?
+We sincerely appreciate your interest in sponsoring the InnerSource Commons Summit 2025. This landmark event celebrates our 10th anniversary and will take place simultaneously across three global locations - Yokohama, Berlin, and New York - on Thursday, November 13th, 2025.
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+#### A Unique Global Experience
+This summit represents a first-of-its-kind opportunity to connect with the InnerSource community across three continents simultaneously, offering unprecedented reach and impact for sponsors.
+
+#### Connect with a Global InnerSource Audience
+Participants will join both in-person across our three city hubs and via livestream, creating a truly international gathering of InnerSource practitioners, leaders, and enthusiasts.
+
+#### Join Leading Technology Organizations
+Each year, top companies and organizations in tech sponsor our events. We invite you to join them in 2025 for exceptional exposure and networking opportunities with the global InnerSource community.
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+#### World-Class Venues in Tech Innovation Centers
+Our three host cities—Yokohama, Berlin, and New York—represent major global hubs for technology and innovation, placing your brand at the center of the conversation.
+
+#### Fair Pricing with Exceptional ROI Potential
+We prioritize fair pricing structures designed to maximize your return on investment. Our multi-location format offers the unique opportunity to target specific regional markets or achieve global reach in a single event.
+
+#### Celebrate a Decade of InnerSource Innovation
+By sponsoring, you'll be supporting and connecting with the community that's been driving InnerSource adoption and best practices for the past decade.
+For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Addie Girouard, Director of Sponsorship at [Addie@InnerSourceCommons.org](mailto:Addie@InnerSourceCommons.org)
+
+### Call for Presentation Now Open
+
+This special 24-hour global event celebrates our 10th anniversary with sessions scheduled across three time zones. We warmly welcome proposals from around the world, as sessions will be hosted in Yokohama (Japan), Berlin (Germany), and New York (USA). To reach the widest possible audience, the community will have the option of attending in-person and/or virtually.
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+Each presentation will be delivered live, lasting approximately 20 minutes, followed by a brief discussion. Speakers should plan to present live and, if possible, in person at one of our event locations.
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+Proposal submissions are due by **5PM GMT on Monday, July 15th**.
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+InnerSource Commons presentations will be any topic that is related to the practice of InnerSource. Here are a few topic ideas, others are welcome:
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+Getting Started with InnerSource
+InnerSource Best Practices
+InnerSource Culture
+InnerSource Return on Investment and Convincing Leadership
+InnerSource Governance
+InnerSource Legal and Finance
+InnerSource Processes
+InnerSource Metrics and Measurement
+InnerSource Patterns
+InnerSource Tools & Technology
+Incentivizing InnerSource Collaboration
+InnerSource Source Program Offices (ISPOs)
+InnerSource Commons / Building a Global InnerSource Community
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+To submit a CFP, please visit [InnerSource Summit 2025 - Call for Presenters](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWKkRDWIYN8eTOMlxONZp23-_i9nnAfqSJm26QCdzS5NtO9w/viewform)
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+## Talk Submission Timelines
+Monday, May 12 – 2025 CFP Opens
+Monday, July 15th at 5PM GMT – 2025 CFP Closes
+September – Communication from the InnerSource Commons Summit team on status updates and final speaker schedule announcement
+
+### Why You Should Attend the 10-Year Anniversary InnerSource Summit
+Don't miss the landmark 10th Anniversary InnerSource Summit—where a decade of collaborative innovation meets the future of software development. This milestone event brings together pioneers, practitioners, and newcomers alike to celebrate InnerSource's evolution from inception to a Gartner-recognized strategic technology trend. Gain exclusive insights from organizations that have transformed their development culture, participate in hands-on workshops led by industry veterans, and connect with a global community that's reshaping how teams collaborate across organizational boundaries. Whether you're looking to launch your first InnerSource initiative or scale existing programs, this summit offers the perfect blend of practical knowledge, strategic vision, and valuable connections that will position both you and your organization at the forefront of this revolutionary approach to software development. Early bird registration is opening shortly!