we cant fix a wrong with another wrong. or by expanding the scope beyond solvability. the challenge is quite specific: can a FOSS conference be more "diverse" w

we cant fix a wrong with another wrong. or by expanding the scope beyond solvability. the challenge is quite specific: can a FOSS conference be more "diverse" when the pool of people that have an interest in its subject is not particularly diverse (and taking it as a given that presenters are treated on merit) the answer is not obviously "no". My original comment was precisely prompted by that parent expressing how cool the experience for their kid. A nine-year old is not exactly the typical attendee of a tech conference. The topics that you choose to cover. The activities that you choose to support. The atmosphere you choose to create. Those things make a difference on who chooses to engage. People's choices make a difference - nothing else does.