rustfoundationFeb 25
🧵 Rust Foundation is headed to #MWC26 + #TalentArena26 in Barcelona next week! Too many exciting things to fit in one post, so peek at this thread. Read all the way through for some exciting news 👀
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On March 4:
9:30 – “When Floats Lie: Quantization, Performance, and Why Rust Keeps AI from Corroding” — a Rust Foundation workshop centered on hands-on AI inference and numeric precision in Rust, hosted by Lawrence Freedman — Founder of Fledgio (a Rust Foundation Silver Member) https://talentarena.tech/workshops/ #MWC26 #TalentArena26 #rustlang
Workshops - TALENT ARENA

Dive into live 90-minute training sessions led by top institutions and immerse yourself in cutting-edge tech disciplines shaping tomorrow’s world.

TALENT ARENA
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Then, the Rust Barcelona Community meetup will bring together hands‑on workshops, a community meetup, and exclusive access for Rust developers across Spain. Don't miss Global Communities Coordinator Ernest Kissiedu, who is excited to show up for the passionate Rustaceans in BCN https://www.meetup.com/bcnrust/events/313263086/?eventOrigin=group_events_list #MWC26 #TalentArena26 #rustlang
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Our Executive Director & CEO Dr. Rebecca Rumbul will be presenting a talk about where #rustlang fits in the next phase of digital infrastructure. Take a look at the program to find her talk! https://talentarena.tech/agenda-2026/ #MWC26 #TalentArena26
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Later, another workshop presented by the Rust Foundation and hosted by Fledgio: “When Floats Lie: Quantization, Performance, and Why Rust Keeps AI from Corroding”
— A hands-on workshop exploring numeric precision, quantization, and AI inference in Rust.

https://talentarena.tech/workshops/
#MWC26 #TalentArena26

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Finally, some exciting news: Participants in our Foundation-facilitated workshops will earn the first Rust Foundation Workshop Completion Badge (issued via Credly and publicly verifiable). This pilot is an early step toward our contributions to creating clearer pathways for professional recognition in the #rustlang ecosystem. 🧡

#MWC26 #TalentArena26

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The Rust Foundation would love to see you on the ground at Talent Arena in Barcelona! Check the agenda and join us: https://talentarena.tech

There are so many exciting things happening in #rustlang right now—this is a fantastic opportunity to see that on a big stage.

#MWC26 #TalentArena26 #rustlang #OpenSource #AI #SafetyCritical

Feb 25 at 10:43pmBuffer