GraphQL Locals 2025: Increasing Support
Since launching the GraphQL Local Initiative last year, communities around the world have been gathering to share knowledge, collaborate, and strengthen their local GraphQL ecosystems. Over the past year, we’ve seen:
- GraphQL London hosting three or four events a year — with another due in November
- GraphQL Sydney diving into hot topics like GraphQL nullability
- GraphQL Berlin meeting the day after GraphQLConf 2025 concluded in Amsterdam, requiring quick travel for Stephen and Michael!
- GraphQL Hyderabad celebrating a fantastic first meetup
- GraphQL Austin forming over ramen to plan a new series of events
- GraphQL Paris and GraphQL Oslo preparing to meet later this month
We also have local organizers working to bring people together in Białystok, Philadelphia, Chennai, Belgium, and more locations!
We’ve heard you
Feedback from organizers and attendees has been clear: you love the Locals initiative but there are still things that we can improve; so we’re launching our 2025 refresh:
- Simpler applications: Videos are no longer required — photos can substitute where needed
- More flexible events: Locals can now host more than just talks — discussions, workshops, hackathons, Q&As, live recordings, and more are now eligible for support
- Increased sponsorship: Support per event has doubled, from USD $200 to USD $400, to help with food, drinks, and venue costs
- Clearer TSC oversight: Independent meetups often die when the organizer steps down; by appointing a GraphQL TSC member as an admin, we can help ensure the continuity of the community over the long term
These updates come directly from your feedback. You’re building something amazing, and we want to support you!
Get involved
Find your nearest group in GraphQL Events & Meetups, or get help setting one up via the GraphQL Local Initiative.
Together, we’re building a global network of local communities — sharing ideas, growing connections, and keeping GraphQL vibrant everywhere.