GraphQL Locals 2025 - blog post and program update

[benjie]

• Seeking approval at GraphQL Governing Board.
• Fixes Update requirements and wording of the locals page #2166

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Since launching the GraphQL Local Initiative last year, communities around
the world have been gathering to share knowledge, collaborate, and strengthen
their local GraphQL ecosystems. Over the past year, we’ve seen:

• GraphQL London hosting three or four events a year — with another due in November
• GraphQL Sydney diving into hot topics like GraphQL nullability
• GraphQL Berlin meeting the day after GraphQLConf 2025 concluded in Amsterdam,
  requiring quick travel for Stephen and Michael!
• GraphQL Hyderabad celebrating a fantastic first meetup
• GraphQL Austin forming over ramen to plan a new series of events
• GraphQL Paris and GraphQL Oslo preparing to meet later this month

We also have local organizers working to bring people together in Białystok,
Philadelphia, Chennai, Belgium, and more locations!

We’ve heard you

Feedback from organizers and attendees has been clear, so we're launching our
2025 refresh of the Locals program:

• Simpler applications: Videos are no longer required — photos can substitute
  where needed
• More flexible events: Locals can now host more than just talks —
  discussions, workshops, hackathons, Q&As, live recordings, and more are now
  eligible for support
• Increased sponsorship: Support per event has doubled, from USD $200 to
  USD $400, to help with food, drinks, and venue costs
• Clearer TSC oversight: Independent meetups often die when the organizer
  steps down; by appointing a GraphQL TSC member as an admin, we can help ensure
  the continuity of the community over the long term

These updates come directly from your feedback. You’re building something
amazing, and we want to support you!

Get involved

Want to attend or start a GraphQL Local in your city? Find your nearest group
or apply to start one on the GraphQL Local Initiative
page.

Together, we’re building a global network of local communities — sharing ideas,
growing connections, and keeping GraphQL vibrant everywhere.

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[martinbonnin]

Late to the party. I wanted to update that wording. Will open a separate PR