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@@ -11,6 +11,12 @@ for a summary description of past meetings. To request edit access,
 join the meeting or get in touch on
 [Slack](https://cloud-native.slack.com/archives/C01NPAXACKT).
 
+The meeting is open for all to join. We invite everyone to join our
+meeting, regardless of your experience level. Whether you're a
+seasoned OpenTelemetry developer, just starting your journey, or
+simply curious about the work we do, you're more than welcome to
+participate!
+
 ## Development
 
 You can view and edit the source code by cloning this repository: