How to De-Google Your Org: Practical Advice From People Who’ve Done It
Meredith Laverty,
Jibran Ludwig,
Sarah E. Philips
Are you ready to get your organization off Big Tech? Last year, Fight for the Future did just that. They ditched Google Workspace and migrated their email, calendars, docs, and other core infrastructure to privacy-friendly, open-source alternatives. The panelists will talk about why they made the move, how they built organizational buy-in, and what they learned along the way. If all goes according to plan, attendees will leave with greater confidence in their ability to move themselves and their organizations away from Big Tech, along with clear next steps for getting started.
Saturday 1600 Grand Ballroom
Meredith Laverty is a senior software engineer at Fight for the Future. Meredith is a software developer with more than 20 years of experience. She previously cofounded Fancy Rabbit Software, has worked with a number of technology startups, and is active in computer science education and mentoring.
Jibran Ludwig is a policy strategist at Fight for the Future. Jibran is a policy strategist focused on technology policy, digital rights, and legislative analysis. He previously interned with Representative Cory Bush and brings experience in policy communications, political mapping, and GIS data.
Sarah E. Philips is campaign director at Fight for the Future. Sarah directs Fight for the Future’s campaigns on free expression, LGBTQ+ youth, and anti-surveillance. A community activist, youth organizer, and writer, they have worked across reproductive justice, mutual aid, abolition, and South Asian diasporic racial justice advocacy.
