I just wanted to let you folks know that unfortunately I won’t be joining you in person at the next [Ubuntu Developer Summit](https://uds.ubuntu.com/) in Copenhagen in October. The timing of the event is too close for comfort to the due date for our first baby and the timing unfortunately means I can’t attend UDS without risking missing the birth.

Much as I am hugely excited about being a father, I am also really disappointed I won’t be there at UDS in person. UDS is one of my favorite places to be in the world, and although I won’t be there in person, if the baby is not born yet, I will be there [remotely](https://uds.ubuntu.com/community/remote-participation/) and working European hours from California. Sleep is for the weak.

In terms of logistics, I have asked *Daniel Holbach* to run the community track in my absence as well as *Nicholas Skaggs* running the QA track and *David Planella* running a new *App Developers* track. We recently finalized the sponsorship list for the event and it is going to be a fantastic UDS – I look forward to seeing you there remotely!