Open source is democratic infrastructure: built in public, improved by many, and trusted because it is transparent. But infrastructure does not maintain itself. In this talk, Marcel Bootsman shares a practical playbook for how companies and individuals can support open source without taking control, reduce burnout risk, and turn good intentions into sustainable contribution.

Many people in the WordPress community want to contribute, but don’t know where to start, don’t feel confident enough, or simply don’t have the time. As an agency, we faced the same challenges. Client work was always prioritised, and contribution often felt like something you do *after hours* — or not at all. At the…