PyTorch Ambassador Program – Application Process

Program Responsibilities

Ambassadors are expected to contribute actively to the PyTorch community through three main areas:

1. Local Community Leadership

• Build and foster local PyTorch communities through events and engagement
  
• Host at least one event per quarter (in-person or virtual)
  
• Participate in discussions on official PyTorch platforms (e.g., Slack, Discuss)
  
• Share learnings and insights from local efforts with the global community
  

2. Learning & Development

• Complete the PyTorch Ambassador onboarding and ongoing training
  
• Stay up to date with new PyTorch developments via Foundation learning sessions
  
• Evolve as subject matter experts (SMEs) and help others learn
  

3. Knowledge Sharing

• Create content such as blog posts, tutorials, or videos
  
• Promote PyTorch community contributions and updates
  
• Identify success stories to be featured by the Foundation

Program Requirements

To be eligible for the PyTorch Ambassador Program, nominees must:

• Be at least 18 years old
  
• Sign the PyTorch Ambassador Agreement and NDA
  
• Follow the PyTorch Foundation Code of Conduct
• Comply with the Linux Foundation Antitrust Policy
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of PyTorch through one or more of the following:
  
  1. Open source contributions to PyTorch
     
  2. Published research, tutorials, or educational content
     
  3. Participation or leadership in a PyTorch community or user group
     
• Commit to a one-year term
  

Evaluation Criteria

Each nomination will be reviewed using the following criteria:

• Impact and Reach – Does the nominee engage an active audience?
  
• Consistency – Is the nominee consistently involved in PyTorch-related activities?
  
• Community Engagement – Does the nominee help others, organize events, or contribute educational content?
  
• Technical Depth – Does the nominee demonstrate a solid understanding of PyTorch?
  
• Alignment with Values – Does the nominee uphold the PyTorch Foundation’s values of openness, inclusion, and collaboration?
  

Program Benefits

1. Recognition & Community Engagement

• “PyTorch Ambassador” title for LinkedIn and professional use
  
• Featured on the official PyTorch website and social media
  
• Private Slack channel with other ambassadors and Foundation staff
  

2. Exclusive Resources

• Invitations to briefings and leadership workshops
  
• Playbooks and templates for event organization

3. Financial & Event Support

• Approved expense reimbursement to support community engagement
  
• Free entrance to the PyTorch Conference
  
• Ambassador swag kits
  

4. Professional Growth

• Access to a network of ML leaders
  
• Speaking opportunities at Foundation and industry events
  
• Public recognition for top contributors

Recruitment Focus

For the 2025 cohort, the PyTorch Ambassador Program welcomes nominations from all regions.
Our goal is to establish strong local leadership and build a globally distributed network of PyTorch advocates who can support their local communities and represent PyTorch around the world.

To help us plan for regional engagement, we ask each nominee to specify their city, state/province, and country so we can understand where they are best positioned to host events and foster community growth.

How to Apply

Nominations are open from May 7 to June 7, 2025.
You can nominate yourself or someone else via the form below:

All submissions will be reviewed by the PyTorch Foundation team. Selected candidates will be invited for onboarding and orientation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?
Anyone who actively contributes to the PyTorch ecosystem — including developers, researchers, educators, and advocates.

Can I nominate someone else?
Yes. Both self-nominations and third-party nominations are accepted.

What is the expected time commitment?
5–10 hours per month on average.

Is financial support available?
Yes. Ambassadors may request reimbursement for approved event or travel expenses, and can also receive additional support for community activities as needed.

What happens after I apply?
Your nomination will be reviewed by the Foundation team. If accepted, you’ll be invited to begin onboarding.

How do I stay updated?
Visit the PyTorch Foundation website for announcements and updates.
For questions or suggestions, use the Feedback Form.

Contact

For any inquiries, please email: ambassadors@pytorch.org