The Apache jclouds meetup on July 8, 2013, highlighted the project's transition to the Apache Software Foundation, including the first release (1.6.1-incubating) and the introduction of new providers and APIs. A roadmap for future releases was discussed, with a planned six-week cadence for maintenance and new major releases, alongside ongoing contributions through JIRA and GitHub. The meeting concluded with an invitation for attendees to engage and enjoy refreshments.