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Rust All Hands 2026 Retrospective Details Project Discussions and Collaborations
Key points
- 166 Rustaceans attended the Rust All Hands in Utrecht, May 2026.
- The event included 73 sessions over three days.
- Discussions covered governance, project goals, and RFC process.
- Co-located with RustWeek Unconference, involving six ecosystem groups.
Rust All Hands 2026 Overview
In May 2026, the Rust Project hosted its All Hands event in Utrecht, bringing together 166 Rustaceans and invited guests. This gathering served as an opportunity for in-person collaboration, allowing participants to discuss the future direction of Rust, address blockers, and strengthen connections between various teams. This was the second All Hands organized by RustNL, following a six-year hiatus, and was part of RustWeek.
Co-located Events and Collaborations
The Rust All Hands was co-located with the RustWeek Unconference, which facilitated collaboration between invited ecosystem maintainers and Rust Project members. Six groups participated in the Unconference, including Bevy Engine, Ariel OS, Linebender, the Safety-Critical Rust Consortium, Rust GPU, and Rust Embedded, totaling approximately 60 members. Additionally, a special 'Rust Project Track' with talks by Project members preceded the All Hands during the conference day.
Session Topics and Discussions
The All Hands featured 73 sessions across three days, with notes available in rust-lang/all-hands-2026. Key discussions included the 'State of the Rust teams' session, which provided updates on team activities. Many sessions focused on governance, with Q&A panels from the Leadership Council and Project Directors, a moderation panel, and a discussion on Project culture. Other topics included Project Goals, north stars, funding, and potential improvements to the RFC process, drawing comparisons to the TC39 process.
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The Rust Project held its All Hands event in May 2026 in Utrecht, gathering 166 Rustaceans for in-person discussions on the language's future and governance. This event facilitates collaboration among project members and invited ecosystem maintainers, addressing key topics from project goals to RFC process improvements.