In this conversation, Brent Peterson interviews Ravi Mittal, the head of Rave Digital and organizer of Meet Magento Florida. Ravi shares insights about his journey in the Magento ecosystem, the motivation behind organizing the conference, and the unique experiences it offers to attendees. He discusses the importance of community, the value of open source, and the role of the Magento Association in supporting the ecosystem. The conversation emphasizes the significance of creating a welcoming environment for all e-commerce professionals, regardless of their platform. Rave Digital focuses exclusively on Magento services.Meet Magento Florida was created to revive the community spirit post-pandemic.The conference aims to provide a joyful experience for attendees.Excursions and extracurricular activities enhance the conference experience.Sponsors need to see ROI from their investments in conferences.Content at the conference is tailored for various audiences, including merchants and developers.Open source is crucial for the sustainability of the Magento ecosystem.The Magento Association advocates for the open source community.Attending the conference offers valuable insights for all e-commerce professionals.Ravi emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration in e-commerce.Sound Bites "We are the only agency which has equally strong services and products.""I wanted to bring that back.""We organize a conference for the community."Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 07:01Motivation Behind Meet Magento Florida 10:42Extracurricular Activities for Attendees 16:57Content and Value for Merchants 24:27The Role of the Magento Association 27:20Shameless Plug: Meet Magento Florida 28:32Magento Jingle