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📅🌟 DrupalCon Barcelona 2024: Schedule and First Group of Speakers Announced! 🌟 📅Excitement is building as DrupalCon Europe Barcelona 2024 reveals its schedule along with the first group of esteemed speakers! Get ready to be inspired by thought leaders and innovators in the Drupal community, including: Dominique De Cooman: How combining open source platforms can make your business and the community stronger. An update on Mautic, Drupal and the open DXP. (agency & business) Mark Conroy: Running a fleet of web sites with ease via LocalGov Drupal Microsites Platform (makers & builders) Sascha Eggenberger: When Designers code - UX Paper Cuts at GitLab (open web community) Piotr Pakulski: Let's try to understand Typed Data, finally... (makers & builders) This lineup promises to deliver valuable insights and cutting-edge knowledge, making DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 an unmissable event for anyone passionate about Drupal development and community engagement. To learn more, visit the link in the comments. #DrupalConBarcelona2024 #DrupalSpeakers #TechConference #DrupalCommunity #WebDevelopment #InnovationInTech #Barcelona2024

🌟 Exciting news from the world of Drupal! The jury for the 2024 Splash Awards initiated by Stichting Drupal Nederland has been announced, and it's an impressive lineup of global experts ready to judge the best Drupal projects. 🌍🚀 This year's panel includes standout figures like Stella Power, CEO of Annertech, and Bostjan Kovac, founder of Agiledrop. Both have made significant contributions to the Drupal ecosystem. Other esteemed members include Anja Schirwinski from undpaul, educator Bas Boot, and developers like Bram Driesen, Julia Topliss, and Marine Gandy, who bring diverse experiences to the table. Rounding out the panel is Paul Johnson, a well-known advocate for Drupal innovation. The Splash Awards are set for November 27, 2024, at the Railway Museum in Utrecht, and anticipation is already building! The deadline for submissions is fast approaching—October 7, 2024. Get ready for an inspiring showcase of Drupal’s creative and technical excellence! To learn more, visit the link in the comments. #Drupal #SplashAwards2024 #DrupalCommunity #WebDevelopment #OpenSource #TechInnovation #Utrecht

Just wrapped up watching the DriesNote from DrupalCon Barcelona, and it's a must-watch for all Drupal enthusiasts! 🌟 Dries Buytaert shared some exciting developments for Drupal: 🔹 Recipes: Revolutionizing how we reuse and share configurations within Drupal. 🔹 AI Integrations: Embracing AI to enhance content creation and editorial workflows. 🔹 Experience Builder: An easier way to build pages and experiences directly in Drupal. 🔹 React Integration: The latest steps in making Drupal more dynamic and user-friendly. Drupal continues to evolve, and the future is looking brighter than ever! If you're passionate about open-source, headless CMS, and innovative digital experiences, you won’t want to miss this one. #DrupalCMS #Recipes #AI #ExperienceBuilder #React #DrupalCon #DrupalConBarcelona

⏰ Just five days left to secure your spot at the Regular Registration rate for DrupalCon Barcelona 2024! Don't miss out—register by 19 August at 23:59 CEST to take advantage of the €930 Regular rate and group discounts. This year’s DrupalCon Europe in Barcelona is set to be an unforgettable experience, offering four days packed with value: 💧 Six tracks of sessions over three days 🎤 💧 Birds of a Feather (BoF) meetings 🦜 💧 Contribution day with mentoring opportunities 🤝 💧 Keynotes, including the much-anticipated Driesnote 🎙️ 💧 Access to recorded sessions just 72 hours post-event 🎥 💧 Full access to the contribution room throughout the event 💻 💧 Networking during coffee breaks, lunch, and social events like the Opening Reception, Trivia Night, and the Wrap-Up Ceremony 🎉 If you’re planning to attend with colleagues, friends, or clients, don’t forget to take advantage of the group discount. This is your last chance to grab the Regular rate and ensure you’re part of the Drupal action in Barcelona! Find the link in the comments for more details. With Drupal Association, Kuoni Tumlare, Asociación Española de Drupal #DrupalCon #DrupalBarcelona #TechConference #OpenSource #WebDev #DrupalCommunity #EventPlanning

🚀 Thoughts on Starshot: Featuring Martin Anderson-Clutz 🚀 Today, in our Thoughts on Starshot campaign, we are delighted to present insights from Martin Anderson-Clutz, Senior Solutions Engineer at Acquia, who was involved in the making of the Drupal Starshot prototype. Martin discusses how Drupal Starshot caters to users with little to no technical expertise and shares his thoughts on potential improvements for enhancing its accessibility. Stay tuned for more expert insights as we continue to explore how Drupal Starshot is elevating Drupal to new heights! 🌟 #DrupalStarshot #ThoughtsOnStarshot #Drupal #OpenSource #CommunityInsights

🚀 Thoughts on Starshot #1 | Insights from the Experts! 🚀 Dive into the latest perspectives shared by Drupal luminaries Gábor Hojtsy, the Contribution Coordinator, and Pamela Barone, the Product Owner of Starshot, in their discussion on Drupal Starshot Initiative. They discuss how Starshot aims to enhance user experience and accessibility, integrating features like Recipes, Automatic Updates and Project Browser. Both leaders expressed optimism about overcoming challenges to meet the end-of-2024 release, with hopes that Starshot will boost Drupal adoption and community engagement. Their deep insights into Drupal's evolution and future directions are a must-read for anyone passionate about web development and open-source technology. Discover what the future holds for Drupal from those leading the way! 🔍 Find the link in the comments to learn more. #Drupal #WebDevelopment #OpenSource #TechInsights #GáborHojtsy #PamelaBarone #Starshot #TechLeaders #DrupalCommunity

🌊 Heading to #Barcelona for #DrupalConEU DrupalCon Europe 2024? Don't miss out on LagoonCon Barcelona on September 23rd! This free event at the Hotel Barcelona Princess dives deep into Lagoon, a powerful open-source platform for managing #Drupal sites at scale. With a stellar lineup of tech leaders, including Toby Bellwood (Lagoon), John Faber (Chapter Three), Lauren M. (amazee.io), and Michael Schmid (Mirantis), the event is packed with insights on boosting efficiency, securing platforms, and leveraging open-source solutions in enterprise environments. Exciting discussions will touch on everything from decoupled #Drupal to enhancing developer workflows! Plus, get a sneak peek into future innovations with Lagoon. 🌐 Whether you're an enterprise juggling multiple sites or a developer curious about the latest in #OpenSource technology, LagoonCon is the perfect lead-up to the main conference. 📅 Save the date and get ready for a knowledge-packed experience before the big event! Check out the link in the comments to find a detailed feature on the upcoming event, penned by Alka Elizabeth based on insights from the speakers. #LagoonCon #DrupalCommunity #OpenSourceInnovation #TechLeaders #WebDevelopment #Drupal

🌍 Rebuilding the Heart of Drupal Communities at DrupalGovCon 2024 🔄 As the dust settles post-pandemic, the Drupal community is rallying to revive its vibrant network of developers, users, and contributors. Today at Drupal 4 Gov Drupal GovCon 2024, a pivotal session titled “Revitalizing Our Drupal Communities” brings together leading voices to discuss strategies for rejuvenating local groups that have faced challenges in recent years. Featuring insights from Anoop John, founder of The Drop Times and Zyxware Technologies, Amy Swackhamer from the University of Maryland, Nina Ogor of Drupal4Gov, and John Doyle from Digital Polygon, this panel promises a roadmap for fostering inclusivity, building sustainable engagement, and ensuring Drupal’s relevance in an ever-evolving tech landscape. 🌱 Expect to hear about practical approaches to community building, such as outreach to underrepresented groups, mentorship programs, and the creation of beginner-friendly spaces that welcome new Drupal enthusiasts. The discussion will also address the critical need for continuous learning and adaptability to keep the community thriving. 🔑 Key Takeaways: ✨ Empower local members to lead and connect with global initiatives. ✨ Prioritize inclusivity and outreach for sustainable growth. ✨ Maintain relevance through ongoing education and adaptability. Don't miss these valuable insights as we work together to shape Drupal's future! Find out more in the comments. #DrupalGovCon #CommunityBuilding #DrupalCommunity #WebDevelopment #Inclusivity #DrupalPlanet

Ahead of the Drupal Association election open community forums tomorrow (links in comments) I want to elaborate on some of the comments I have made about how, if elected, I will contribute to the Drupal marketing strategy. Attached is an infographic that attempts to articulate the challenge (apologies for the low design values - it is a bit more 'info' than 'graphic' 😬). TLDR: The software market is large and complex with commercial and OSS brands competing side by side. Commercial brands have well organised, well funded go-to-market strategies that maximised marketing ROI and minimise buyer friction. OSS brands don't. However, what they have in common is an important role for partners. So what? In order for Drupal to compete successfully against commercial alternatives, the Partner ecosystem is going to need to find a way to operate as a cohesive, coordinated community to match the insight, resources and budgets of the commercial brands. Do you agee? Please add comments and let me know what you think! Drupal Association #drupal #opensource

🔔 Correction Notice 🔔 Our recent newsletter made a critical error regarding the dates for DrupalCon Europe 2024. In the latest issue of Editor’s Pick, we mistakenly listed the wrong event dates. To clarify, DrupalCon Europe will take place from September 24-27, 2024. While we've updated this on our site, the original newsletter has already been sent out. We appreciate your understanding and have taken steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again. 🙏 For the accurate details, check out the update—link in the comments! #DrupalCon2024 #DrupalCommunity #EventUpdate #NewsletterNotice #Corrections