In this engaging discussion, Guillaume Gomez, a Principal Engineer at Huawei and a key contributor to the Rust language, shares his journey into Rust and highlights his recent contributions to open-source projects. He delves into the complexities of asynchronous programming in Rust, emphasizing cross-platform challenges. The conversation also explores UI frameworks like GTK, along with insights on GCC’s backend for Rust. As they wrap up, Guillaume discusses his innovative work and the upcoming Rust Asia Conference 2025, which promises to be a pivotal event for the Rust community.