Discover the power of open collaboration with this behind-the-scenes journey into the creation of RISC-V. This session unveils how a global community of engineers, researchers, and innovators work together to design and refine the RISC-V instruction set architecture, bringing open-source principles to silicon. From the challenges of aligning diverse contributions to the triumphs of groundbreaking breakthroughs, you'll learn how the RISC-V ecosystem fosters creativity, accelerates innovation, and democratizes hardware development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to hardware design, this talk will inspire you to join the movement redefining the future of computing. Don’t miss this opportunity to see open collaboration in action and learn how you can contribute to shaping the RISC-V revolution!