Gitpod recently hosted its first in-person community meet-up in Paris, France. The event was organized by Hero Jean-Phi Baconnais and featured lightning talks from various contributors who shared their use cases and demos of using Gitpod. The company is now encouraging others to host local meet-ups in their cities, offering support such as spreading the word, providing swag for attendees, a budget for food and beverages, and even having a Gitpodder attend to give a talk or provide in-person support. These meet-ups aim to connect with users and foster real life connections within the primarily virtual community.