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Why W3C? Motivational Drivers for Participation
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Date:
– Japan Standard Time
Status:
Confirmed
Location:
Floor 4 - 402
Participants:
Daniel Appelquist, Chris Blume, Sylvia Cadena, Sarven Capadisli, Pierre-Antoine Champin, Hidde de Vries, Christine Gefaell, Masao Goho, Sam Goto, Dominique Hazaël-Massieux, Shawn Lawton Henry, Tatsuya Igarashi, Xueyuan Jia, Emily Lauber, Niklas Merz, Anna Weine, Tara Whalen, Chris Wilson, Zhizhen Ye
Big meeting:
TPAC 2025 (Calendar)

This breakout examines why people participate in W3C based on new research, Investigating Motivational Drivers of Participation in W3C’s Web Standards Development Process. I’ll share findings from a literature review and 13 semi‑structured interviews about W3C. Economic, philosophical, and moral drivers are revealed through the frameworks of game theory, design persons, and early Web philosophy. Also examined are the influence of structural dynamics like consensus requirements, proof‑of‑implementation norms, and the role of power players. After a concise briefing on the research's findings, I’ll open the floor for participants to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and explore ideas for how these dynamics can or should shape the future of W3C standards work.

Agenda

Chairs:
Emily Lauber

Description:
This breakout examines why people participate in W3C based on new research, Investigating Motivational Drivers of Participation in W3C’s Web Standards Development Process. I’ll share findings from a literature review and 13 semi‑structured interviews about W3C. Economic, philosophical, and moral drivers are revealed through the frameworks of game theory, design persons, and early Web philosophy. Also examined are the influence of structural dynamics like consensus requirements, proof‑of‑implementation norms, and the role of power players. After a concise briefing on the research's findings, I’ll open the floor for participants to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and explore ideas for how these dynamics can or should shape the future of W3C standards work.

Goal(s):
Build a shared understanding of motivational drivers and influence patterns within W3C and how these themes could inform future thinking.

Agenda:
0:00–0:03 — Welcome & context
0:03–0:23 — Research findings briefing (20 min)
0:23–0:53 — Open discussion: reflections, challenges, and ideas

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