Don't Miss Out on DrupalCon 2024 in Portland in May

Excitement is brewing in the Drupal community as the biggest open-source event in North America is set to take place in Portland, Oregon, on May 6–9, 2024. The event will bring together thousands of Drupal enthusiasts from around the world to learn, network, and collaborate on the future of Drupal.

Mark your calendars! Early Bird Registration will be open till March 19. It's your chance to secure your spot early and save $100 on the price of your ticket while also exploring scholarship and grant opportunities.

What to expect

While the full program and lineup of speakers for DrupalCon 2024 are yet to be announced, the call for speakers has shed light on a diverse range of topics, including:

• The Latest Trends: integrating AI technologies into Drupal, the use cases and frontiers of decoupled Drupal architectures, the Fediverse (decentralized social networking world), complementary solutions beyond Drupal that might benefit the platform, etc.
• Community Health: promoting the happiness and health of all Drupal community members, fostering teamwork, and empowering new talent.
• Content and Marketing: exploring Drupal's capabilities for content managers, digital strategists, and marketers.
• DevOps: deploying high-quality code continuously, with topics including infrastructure, quality assurance, testing, performance, and scaling.
• Drupal Showcase: learning from real-world Drupal projects and their achievements.
• Leadership, Management, and Business: sharing business strategies, development ideas, and project management insights.

With such a diverse array of tracks, DrupalCon 2024 promises to offer something for everyone, regardless of their role or expertise level within the Drupal ecosystem. The conference will feature a variety of panels, sessions, and workshops covering a wide range of topics, from Drupal basics to advanced development techniques for beginners, intermediate, and advanced Drupal users.

Here's some footage from last year's conference in Lille, France, to get a glimpse of what it will be like:

Some additional details

Registration: Tickets are available for both individual attendees and teams.

Hotel accommodation: DrupalCon Portland 2024 has partnered with a number of hotels in Portland to offer discounted rates to conference attendees.

Travel: DrupalCon Portland 2024 is easily accessible by air, train, and bus. The event is located at the Oregon Convention Center near Portland International Airport and Amtrak's Portland Union Station.

Keep an eye on the official DrupalCon Portland 2024 website for updates on the schedule, speakers, and other details. You can also subscribe to the Drupal Association newsletter or follow them on social media for news and announcements.