# Happening This Week — OpenELIS Community Update
**URL:** https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664
**Category:** Community
**Created:** [October 14, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664 "2025-10-14T16:15:51Z")
**Posts on this page:** 17
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### Author:  [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)
#### Post date: [October 14, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/1 "2025-10-14T16:15:51Z")
Exciting things are happening in the **OpenELIS Global community** this week!
We’re continuing our mission to strengthen **open-source laboratory information systems** that support public health and clinical laboratories around the world.
Here’s what’s on the radar;
- **New Contributors Onboarding:** Welcoming new open-source contributors ready to enhance system performance, fix bugs, and improve documentation.
- **Collaboration Calls:** As always, we get together virtually and share knowledge and assist each other and this [link](https://washington.zoom.us/j/99301149407?pwd=ZMER0EZkRfBOCubnIwmzpmdblxsPxV.1) will get you there .
OpenELIS thrives because of **you** — our global community of innovators, implementers, and contributors working to make health systems smarter and more connected.
Let’s keep the momentum going. Every contribution counts, every idea matters. Together, we’re building **open, resilient, and scalable digital health solutions**.
cc: @Moses_Mutesasira , @Agaba_Derrick_Junior , @Lemeri123 @ELAI @mherman22
Happy Coder;
@tasksolver
#OpenELIS -Global#OpenSource #CommunityUpdate #Innovation
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### Author:  [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/2 "2025-10-19T18:31:46Z")
**Happening in the OpenELIS Global Community This Week!**
The OpenELIS Global community continues to grow, innovate, and collaborate — all in the spirit of improving **open-source laboratory information systems** that power public health worldwide.
**Our weekly community call every Thursday at 5PM UTC !**
It’s our space to connect, learn, and celebrate progress together. Here is the [link](https://washington.zoom.us/j/99301149407?pwd=ZMER0EZkRfBOCubnIwmzpmdblxsPxV.1).
Let’s keep the collaboration strong — because open source and open health go hand in hand.
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### Author:  [@Moses\_Mutesasira](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Moses_Mutesasira)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2025, 7:34am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/3 "2025-10-20T07:34:45Z")
Thanks @tasksolver for leading this
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### Author:  [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)
#### Post date: [October 23, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/4 "2025-10-23T17:03:32Z")
Our call is kindly on !
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### Author:  [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)
#### Post date: [October 27, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/5 "2025-10-27T16:29:00Z")
**OpenELIS Global Weekly Developer Call Reminder**
Hello team!
This is a kind reminder about our **Weekly Developer Call** happening **every Thursday at 5:00 PM UTC**.
It’s our space to:
- Share updates and progress across projects
- Discuss open issues and new ideas
- Connect with contributors and mentors from around the world
🔗 **Meeting Link:** [click me to join the call](https://washington.zoom.us/j/99301149407?pwd=ZMER0EZkRfBOCubnIwmzpmdblxsPxV.1)
Whether you’re a long-time contributor or just getting started, you’re welcome to join the conversation, learn, and share your input.
Let’s keep building together — see you on the call!
#OpenELISGlobal #Development #OpenSource #Community #Collaboration
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### Author:  [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)
#### Post date: [November 18, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/6 "2025-11-18T22:13:43Z")
**OpenELIS Global – Weekly Developer Call Reminder Scheduled for 20/11/2025.**
Hello team!
This is a friendly reminder about our **Weekly Developer Call** happening **this Thursday at 5:00 PM UTC**.
This week’s call is a great opportunity to:
- Share updates and progress across current workstreams
- Discuss open issues, blockers, and new ideas
- Connect with contributors, maintainers, and mentors from around the world
🔗 **Meeting Link:** [click me to join the call](https://washington.zoom.us/j/99301149407?pwd=ZMER0EZkRfBOCubnIwmzpmdblxsPxV.1)
Whether you’re a long-time contributor or new to the community, you’re welcome to join, learn, collaborate, and share your input.
Let’s keep building together — **see you on this week’s call!**
#OpenELISGlobal #Development #OpenSource #Community #Collaboration
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### Author:  [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/7 "2025-12-02T17:18:20Z")
hello Team, a reminder of our dev call, same link, same time. Come one, come all. 😀
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### Author:  [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)
#### Post date: [December 8, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/8 "2025-12-08T19:01:09Z")
Hello Team,
A fresh month has come with a **fresh look**!
We’re excited to share the newly updated **OpenELIS Global website** :
[https://openelis-global.org/](https://openelis-global.org/)
The site now has a more **modern, clear, and professional presentation** , better reflecting our mission, community, and ongoing work. Please take a moment to explore it and share any feedback, suggestions, or improvements you may have — your input is highly valued.
Thank you for your continued contributions and commitment to OpenELIS Global.
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### Author:  [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)
#### Post date: [February 2, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/9 "2026-02-02T13:16:01Z")
Exciting things are happening in the **OpenELIS Global community** this week!
We’re continuing our mission to strengthen **open-source laboratory information systems** that support public health and clinical laboratories around the world.
Here’s what’s on the radar;
- **New Contributors Onboarding:** Welcoming new open-source contributors ready to enhance system performance, fix bugs, and improve documentation.
- **Collaboration Calls:** As always, we get together virtually and share knowledge and assist each other and this [link](https://washington.zoom.us/j/99301149407?pwd=ZMER0EZkRfBOCubnIwmzpmdblxsPxV.1) will get you there .
OpenELIS thrives because of **you** — our global community of innovators, implementers, and contributors working to make health systems smarter and more connected.
Let’s keep the momentum going. Every contribution counts, every idea matters. Together, we’re building **open, resilient, and scalable digital health solutions**.
cc: @Moses_Mutesasira , @Agaba_Derrick_Junior , @Lemeri123 @ELAI @mherman22
Happy Coder;
@tasksolver
#OpenELIS -Global#OpenSource #CommunityUpdate #Innovation
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### Author:  [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)
#### Post date: [February 12, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/10 "2026-02-12T08:35:15Z")
> **[Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting](https://washington.zoom.us/j/99301149407?pwd=ZMER0EZkRfBOCubnIwmzpmdblxsPxV.1)**
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kindly note our meeting link for today’s call !
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### Author:  [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)
#### Post date: [April 30, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/11 "2026-04-30T15:30:02Z")
Hello Everyone, kindly receive the agenda for the meeting a few hours ahead
# Meeting Agenda
## 1. Introduction _(5 min)_
- For any new members joining us today
## 2. Follow-Up from Previous Meeting _(10 min)_
- Progress on assignments given last week
- Review of action items and their current status
## 3. Round of Updates _(10 min)_
- PRs and items not covered in the last meeting
- General team updates
## 4. Blockers _(10 min)_
- Current challenges
- Issues arising from previous assignments
## 5. Resolutions & Way Forward _(20 min)_
- Proposed adjustments and solutions to blockers
- Decisions to be made today
- Action items & ownership assignments
## 6. Any Other Business (AoB) _(Open)_
- New ideas or topics not on the agenda
- Quick announcements
glad to have @chinerdene as our host, feel free to join and see you then.
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### Author:  [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/12 "2026-05-05T16:27:49Z")
## Meeting Agenda for **5th-May-2026**
### 1. Introduction (5 min)
- Welcome and quick intro for any new members
* * *
### 2. GSoC Kickoff & Bonding Period (10 min)
- GSoC officially kicked off this week
- We are currently in the bonding period (until May 24th)
- Expectations during this phase (mentor communication, project understanding, planning)
* * *
### 3. GSoC Issues & Pull Requests Alignment (10–15 min)
- How GSoC-related issues and PRs will be handled
- Managing the backlog of unmerged work on GitHub
- Prioritization and coordination moving forward
* * *
### 4. Follow-Up from Previous Meeting (10 min)
- Progress on last week’s action items
- Review of what’s done vs pending
* * *
### 5. PRs for Immediate Merge (10 min)
- Review of PRs previously agreed for merging
- Current status and any final blockers
* * *
### 6. Round of Updates (10 min)
- Ongoing work, PRs, and general updates
* * *
### 7. Blockers (10 min)
- Current challenges (technical or coordination)
* * *
### 8. Way Forward (15–20 min)
- Next steps during bonding period
- Ownership of tasks and expectations before coding starts
* * *
### 9. Any Other Business (AoB)
- Open floor for additional topics or announcements
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### Author:  [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)
#### Post date: [May 7, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/13 "2026-05-07T15:54:33Z")
## Thursday 7th-May-2026 Community Call Agenda
### 1. Introduction (5 min)
- Welcome and quick check-in
- New members introductions
* * *
### 2. GSoC Bonding Period Updates (10 min)
- Current progress during the bonding period
- Mentor/contributor alignment updates
- Early planning and onboarding progress
* * *
### 3. Pull Requests & GitHub Review (15 min)
- Review of open PRs
- PRs previously agreed for merging
- Status of pending reviews and unmerged work
- Prioritization of important items
* * *
### 4. Technical Updates (10 min)
- Progress on ongoing tasks and implementations
- Work completed since the last call
* * *
### 5. Blockers & Unblocking Session
- Current technical blockers
- Support needed from mentors or contributors
- Discussion around difficult issues/tasks
* * *
### 6. Resolutions & Next Steps (10 min)
- Decisions made during the call
- Ownership of action items
- Priorities before next meeting
* * *
### 7. Any Other Business (AoB)
- Additional updates or announcements
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### Author:  [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)
#### Post date: [May 12, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/14 "2026-05-12T16:21:29Z")
## OpenELIS Community Call Agenda
**Date:** May 12, 2026
**Focus:** GSoC Coordination, Project Management, and Contributor Support
### 1. Welcome and Introductions
- Quick check-in
- Overview of today’s discussion points
### 2. GitHub Project Boards for GSoC Projects
- Discuss creating dedicated GitHub project boards for each GSoC project
- Define how issues, tasks, milestones, and progress will be tracked
- Determine who will create and maintain the boards
- Review examples of effective project organization
### 3. Progress on Merging Existing Work
- Status update on open pull requests and pending reviews
- Identify blockers preventing merges
- Discuss how contributors and maintainers can help move work forward
### 4. GSoC Community Call Structure
- Decide how to coordinate GSoC discussions during the program
- Options to consider:
- Discuss frequency, timing, and expected participants
### 5. Contributor Support and Coordination
- Ways to help GSoC contributors stay on track
- Improving communication between mentors and contributors
- Sharing progress updates with the broader community
### 6. Open Discussion / Any Other Business
- Additional ideas, questions, or announcements
### 7. Action Items and Next Steps
- Summarize decisions made
- Assign responsibilities
- Confirm follow-up tasks
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### Author:  [@Lemeri123](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Lemeri123)
#### Post date: [May 14, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/15 "2026-05-14T15:44:02Z")
**OpenELIS Community Review Call Agenda**
May 14, 2026
**Facilitator:** Lemeri
**Focus:** Weekly Progress Review, GSoC Updates, and Community Contributions
**1. Welcome and Opening Remarks**
- Opening by Lemeri
- Quick introductions for new participants
- Overview of today’s objectives
**2. Community Updates**
- General announcements and upcoming activities
- Highlights from across the OpenELIS community
**3. GSoC 2026 Weekly Progress Reports**
Each GSoC contributor shares:
- Progress made during the week
- Key findings and lessons learned
- Pull requests opened
- Challenges and blockers
- Plans for the next week
**Derrick’s Report**
- Findings from the “Improve Integration Tests” project
- Pull requests raised this week
- Progress on GitHub project setup and task organization
**4. Pull Request and Issue Cleanup Report**
Derrick shares:
- Pull requests reviewed and organized
- Issues cleaned up and updated
- Improvements to project tracking and contributor visibility
**5. Merge Progress and Review Support**
- Status of pull requests awaiting review
- Discussion of blockers
- Opportunities for contributors and maintainers to help move work forward
**6. Open Discussion / Any Other Business**
- Additional questions, ideas, and announcements
**7. Action Items and Next Steps**
- Summary of decisions made
- Responsibilities and follow-up items for the coming week
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### Author:  [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)
#### Post date: [June 4, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/16 "2026-06-04T15:40:07Z")
**Thursday 4th-June-2026 Community Call Agenda**
1. **Introduction (5 min)**
- Welcome and quick check-in
2. \*\*Pull Requests & GitHub Review \*\*
- Updates on the current ongoing community work
- Status of pending reviews and unmerged work
3. **Technical Updates (10 min)**
- Progress on ongoing tasks and implementations
- Integration test quality review:
- Work completed since the last call
4. **Blockers & Unblocking Session**
- Current technical blockers
- Support needed from mentors or contributors
- Discussion around difficult issues/tasks
5. \*\*Resolutions & Next Steps \*\*
- Decisions made during the call
- Ownership of action items
- Priorities before next meeting
6. **Any Other Business (AoB)**
- Additional updates or announcements
---
### Author:  [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)
#### Post date: [September 22, 2026, 6:08am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/happening-this-week-openelis-community-update/1664/17 "2026-09-22T06:08:34Z")
Hello devs,
This is a kind reminder of our weekly community call happening this Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Feel free to join in and tell a friend to tell a friend.
Use the link right [here](https://washington.zoom.us/j/99301149407?pwd=ZMER0EZkRfBOCubnIwmzpmdblxsPxV.1) to join the call, see you then.
Thanks n happy coding.