The Fedora Community finds its future path by learning from the past and bringing others together.

This year's Open Repositories theme, "Twenty Years of Progress, a Future of Possibilities", resonates closely with the Fedora Community and reminds us how looking to the past can help chart our future. Throughout its 20+ year lifespan, Fedora has overcome challenges, embraced innovation, and experienced success. The release of Fedora 6.0 in 2021 marked a pivotal milestone, addressing technical hurdles while laying the groundwork for future sustainability in technology, operations, and community. Fedora's success is deeply rooted in its connected global community. Recognizing the challenge of declining contributor capacity, the Fedora Governance Group led a two-year strategic planning effort, culminating in the 2022 Fedora Community Roadmap. This collaboratively developed roadmap prioritizes the needs of users, fosters cross-community engagement, and highlights the critical role of collaboration in supporting diverse stakeholders. This presentation will showcase Fedora's intentional efforts to build partnerships with sister communities, create welcoming spaces for new voices, and innovate in user engagement. Presenters will share lessons learned from strategic planning and highlight new collaborative initiatives to ensure the long-term sustainability of our program. Attendees will gain insights into how collaboration and forward-thinking strategies can inspire other communities to "lift all boats" while navigating the future of open-source repository solutions.