Wireshark-users: [Wireshark-users] Call for Election: Wireshark Technical Steering Committee (WTS

From: WTSC Elections <wtsc-elections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:29:38 -0700
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