We are excited to announce the upcoming election for
the Wireshark Technical Steering Committee (WTSC). As outlined in
the WTSC Charter, available at
https://wiresharkfoundation.org/pdf/wtsc-charter-2024-05-01.pdf,
this committee plays a crucial role in guiding the technical
direction of Wireshark.
All individuals who have contributed to Wireshark via Gitlab over
the past two years are eligible to vote. This is a great
opportunity to have your say in the future of Wireshark and shape
its development.
The election will take place on the dedicated website
https://elections.wireshark.org,
starting from 2025-07-01 00:00 (UTC) and closing on 2025-07-15
00:00 (UTC). We encourage all eligible contributors to participate
and cast their votes during this period.
To learn more about the candidates standing for election, please
visit
https://elections.wireshark.org/candidates/,
where you can find a list of candidates and information about
their backgrounds and goals for Wireshark.
Your involvement is crucial in selecting the committee members who
will oversee the technical aspects of Wireshark. We look forward
to your participation in this election and to continuing the
advancement of Wireshark together.
All contributors will automatically be eligible to vote. To
confirm your eligibility status, login on the voting platform
using your Gitlab account. If your non-code contributions should
make you eligible to vote, you can request an exemption by writing
an email to
wtsc-elections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx. List
your contributions to the Wireshark project that make you eligible
to vote.
Voting will be approval voting, where each voter may select up to
eight candidates. The eight candidates with the most votes win the
election.
Key Details:
Eligibility: Contributors to Wireshark over the past two years
Election Period: 2025-07-01 00:00 (UTC) to 2025-07-15 00:00
(UTC)
Voting Platform:
https://elections.wireshark.org
Candidate List:
https://elections.wireshark.org/candidates/
WTSC Charter:
https://wiresharkfoundation.org/pdf/wtsc-charter-2024-05-01.pdf
Let's come together to shape the future of Wireshark. Cast your
vote and make your voice heard!
On behalf of the WTSC voting commission:
Eugène Adell
Darius Davis
Uli Heilmeier