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Co-authored-by: cj-wright <[email protected]>

Author: jaimergp

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+tags: [scipy]
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+# Scipy 2020 Packaging BOF
+
+## Abstract:
+
+Have some thoughts about conda-forge and how it can be expanded in a way
+that is sustainable? Join us in this virtual Birds of a Feather
+discussion where we'll discuss maintenance, pain points, opportunities
+within conda-forge. Any and all are welcome, and we especially are
+seeking new viewpoints and opinions!
+
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+
+## BOF questions:
+
+### State of Packaging
+
+-   What is the state of conda-forge today?
+-   What improvements are in the works?
+
+### New features/ideas
+
+-   What is something that's not in the works that you'd like to see
+    updated/improved?
+-   What are ways that folks who are interested but new to the community
+    can get involved?
+
+### Maintenance
+
+-   What is the maintenance burden and what pain points does it create?
+-   What are strategies to mitigate this burden?
+
+### Questions to the audience
+
+-   What are your pain points when engaging with conda forge?
+-   What is something new you'd like to see happen?
+-   What feedback do audience members have?