Speaking
Empowering organizations to lead with collaborative technologies
Speaker Demo Reel
Transform Your Next Developer Event
Are your developers struggling to adapt to rapidly changing technologies? Is your organization searching for practical ways to integrate AI and collaborative methods into your workflow?
I deliver keynotes that inspire action. From addressing the United Nations to energizing thousands of developers at major conferences to facilitating workshops with lead development teams, I create memorable experiences that drive real change.
My talks combine strategic vision with practical implementation – helping audiences overcome resistance to new technologies while providing clear pathways to success through collaboration.
Why Event Organizers Choose Me
- High-impact delivery that generates buzz, press coverage, and ongoing conversations
- Practical insights drawn from leadership roles at GitHub, Microsoft, Red Hat, and Mozilla
- Audience connection that transforms complex technical concepts into accessible, actionable strategies
- Proven track record of inspiring thousands to embrace open source, AI, and collaborative methodologies
What People Say
Stormy guided our organization (at HP) through the process of understanding whether to use Open Source code within our products, and whether to put some of our tools into Open Source. She was great at explaining things to people with various levels of understanding. Stormy helped us reason-through our decision-making process, because we had conflicting goals from changing high-level managers. She was very professional and enjoyable to work with.
– Ian Elliott, Senior Software Engineer, Google
She is an inspirational force who leads by example. She has an uncanny ability to build bridges between corporations and open source communities. Stormy is also an exceptional speaker who commands your attention with her passion, knowledge and engaging content that mashes up her varied interests. I wholeheartedly recommend Stormy as a visionary change agent.
– Ragavan Srinivasan, VP, Product, Meta
Stormy is a tremendous leader capable of tackling anything thrown her way. She consistently leads by example and helps others maximize their potential, and she’s a terrific speaker on business and technology-related topics. Stormy is a passionate advocate of open source software and has an amazing knack for building and connecting with the open source community. I highly recommend Stormy to any company or organization looking for a visionary leader with a strong background in open source and technology.
– Greg Bell, VP Strategic Marketing, 6sense
Speaking Topics
Open Source Software: Communities, Business Models and Best Practices
Strategic approaches to leverage open source effectively within your organization while building productive community relationships.
InnerSource: Applying Open Source Principles Inside Your Organization
Practical techniques for implementing collaborative development practices that break down silos and accelerate innovation.
Building and Engaging Developer Communities
Proven strategies for growing vibrant, active communities that drive adoption and contribution.
AI Integration: Practical Approaches for Development Teams
Realistic methods for incorporating AI into your development workflow while maintaining quality and team cohesion.
Custom Keynotes
Tailored presentations designed specifically for your audience and event objectives.
Speaking History
I’ve given hundreds of talks over two decades – keynotes for 4,000+ people, intimate workshops with leadership teams, panels at the United Nations and European Union, and everything in between. I’ve spoken on five continents and in two languages.
Selected Keynotes
| Event | Talk | Year | Location | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWSome Women Summit LATAM 2026 | Presiona Enter / Just Press Enter (in Spanish) | 2025 | Mexico City | |
| OSS Summit / KubeCon China | China and Hong Kong SAR’s Leading Role in Open Source and AI | 2024 | Hong Kong | Watch |
| WeAreDevelopers World Congress | Can You Build a Career in Open Source? | 2023 | Berlin, Germany | Watch |
| GitHub Universe | From Right Here, Right Now, to Galaxies Far Away | 2022 | San Francisco, CA | Watch |
| Center for Research in Open Source Software | 7 Lessons We Learned Working with Open Source at Microsoft | 2021 | Virtual | Watch |
| LinuxCon Europe | The Double Helix of Open Source Software & Companies | 2016 | Berlin, Germany | Watch |
| CiviCon | Do Nonprofits & Open Source Software Do It Better? | 2015 | Denver, CO | Watch |
| PyCon | Putting Users in Control of the Web | 2012 | Santa Clara, CA | Watch |
| LinuxCon | Your Desktop is Free, But Where is Your Data | 2010 | ||
| Ohio LinuxFest | 2010 | Ohio | ||
| SFSCON | GNOME: Free and Open Source Computing for the Future | 2008 | Bolzano, Italy | |
| linux.conf.au | Would You Do It Again for Free? | 2008 | Australia | Listen |
Conference Talks & Panels
| Event | Talk | Year | Location | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux Foundation Membership Summit | Is AI Killing Open Source Software? | 2026 | Napa, CA | |
| SCALE 23x | Engineering at Ludicrous Speed: How AI Is Reshaping Infra and Engineering | 2026 | Pasadena, CA | |
| SCALE 23x | Is AI Killing Open Source Software? Data, Myths, and What Leaders Must Do Now | 2026 | Pasadena, CA | |
| PlanetNix 2026 | Reproducibility as a Social Contract | 2026 | Pasadena, CA | Watch |
| State of OpenCon | How Is Open Source Being Impacted by AI? | 2024 | London, UK | Watch |
| Linux Foundation Member Summit | Panel: Open Source: What’s Next? | 2024 | Napa, CA | |
| GitHub Universe | The Next Era of Open Source: The Rise of the Open Source Economy and the Career Developer | 2022 | San Francisco, CA | Watch |
| OSS 2021 | 7 Lessons We Learned Working with Open Source at Microsoft | 2021 | University Lahti Campus | |
| All Things Open | 7 Things You Can Learn from Microsoft’s Open Source Experience | 2020 | ||
| OSCON | Do You Know Who Your Stakeholders Are? | 2018 | Portland, OR | |
| SCALE 15x | Kids on Computers / Open Source Is Awesome / You Can Save the World | 2017 | Pasadena, CA | |
| SCALE 14x | Come Learn about Cloud Foundry, the Open Source Cloud Native Platform | 2016 | Pasadena, CA | |
| Defrag | 2015 | Denver, CO | Watch | |
| SCALE 13x | Grow an Organization by Planting Volunteers / Kids on Computers | 2015 | Los Angeles, CA | |
| OSCON | Growing Organizations | 2015 | Portland, OR | |
| Silicon Flatirons | Panel: Open Source and Patent Business Models | 2010 | Boulder, CO | |
| UTOSC | Would You Do It Again for Free? | 2009 | Utah | Watch |
| GNOME.Asia Summit | Community Built Software Is Bringing Change to the World | 2008 | Beijing, China | |
| GNOME.Asia Summit | 2009 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | ||
| Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit | Marketing in Open Source | 2009 | San Francisco, CA | |
| HFOSS Symposium | 2009 | Tennessee | ||
| OSiM US | 2009 | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Colorado Springs Open Source Group | Building Businesses around Free Software | 2009 | Colorado Springs, CO | |
| SCALE | What Does a Community Manager Do? | 2008 | Los Angeles, CA | |
| GUADEC | Would You Do It Again for Free? | 2007 | Birmingham, UK | |
| USENIX ‘05 | Open Source vs. Corporate Intellectual Property | 2005 | Anaheim, CA |
Podcasts & Media
| Show | Episode | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Open Source Experience | Cutting OSPOs, Cutting Opportunities | 2025 | Listen |
| The Changelog | Maintaining Maintainers | 2023 | Listen |
| Open Source Stories with Regina | Unraveling Stormy Peters’ Open Source Journey | 2023 | Listen |
| No Dogma Podcast | #172: Supporting Open Source Software Communities | 2023 | Listen |
| Can I Get That Software in Blue? | 2023 | Listen | |
| Sustain OSS | Sustaining FLOSS at Microsoft’s Open Source Programs Office | 2021 | Listen |
| FLOSS Weekly | Microsoft and Open Source | 2020 | Listen |
| CHAOSS | OSPO Metrics with Stormy Peters | 2020 | Listen |
| SiliconANGLE theCUBE (Red Hat Summit) | 2019 | Watch | |
| SiliconANGLE theCUBE (Red Hat Summit) | 2018 | Watch | |
| Command Line Heroes | OS Wars, Part 1 | 2018 | Listen |
| SiliconANGLE theCUBE (IBM OCA Seattle) | 2017 | Watch | |
| Two Protons and a Cloud | What Can You Build on Cloud Foundry | 2016 | Watch |
| Software Freedom Law Show | Stormy Peters of the GNOME Foundation | 2009 | Listen |
Organizations I’ve Spoken For
GitHub · Microsoft · Red Hat · Amazon Web Services · The Linux Foundation · The United Nations · The European Union · PyCon · O’Reilly (OSCON) · WeAreDevelopers · FOSDEM · linux.conf.au · LinuxCon · KubeCon + CloudNativeCon · SCALE · USENIX · Silicon Flatirons (CU Boulder) · GNOME Foundation · Cloud Foundry Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does Stormy speak about?
Open source strategy, community building, InnerSource, AI integration for development teams, developer experience, and building open source program offices. Every talk is customized to the audience and event objectives.
Is Stormy available for keynotes and corporate events?
Yes. Stormy has keynoted conferences of 4,000+ people, facilitated intimate workshops with leadership teams, and spoken at corporate events worldwide. Contact her to discuss your event.
What makes Stormy's talks different?
Everything comes from experience. Drawing on leadership roles at GitHub, Microsoft, Red Hat, Mozilla, and AWS, Stormy combines strategic vision with practical, real-world stories that audiences can act on immediately.
Does Stormy speak internationally?
Yes. Stormy has spoken on five continents and in two languages, including presentations to the United Nations and European Union.
How do I book Stormy for my event?
Visit the contact page or connect on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/stormy/ to discuss your event, audience, and objectives.