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Karen
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Principal Product Marketing Manager
Atlassian
Karen is a Principal Product Marketing Manager at Atlassian, focused on Developer Platform. Before joining Atlassian, Karen worked as a PMM for AI developer tools and as a Developer Advocate. She loves the challenge of getting hands-on with technical products and communicating their value, and enjoys working with developer communities of many stripes, including: marketplaces and partner ecosystems, open-source, and enterprise developers. In her free time, Karen enjoys learning Spanish and exploring Richmond with her two dogs.
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10 September 2025 16:30 - 17:00
Lessons in leading developer communities through times of change
Change is a constant in developer spaces, fueling both progress and disruption. This session explores actionable lessons in change management for developer communities, drawn from Atlassian’s journey and other examples across 10 years in developer advocacy and developer marketing. You’ll learn how proactive communication, enablement, and a commitment to transparency can turn potential friction into opportunities for partnership and growth. Whether you’re facing a rebrand, a major technical change, or shifting market forces, this talk will equip you with practical strategies to lead your developer community with empathy, resilience, and impact.