DrupalCon Portland 2024: Event Impact Recap by Drupal Association
Meghan Harrell, the new Community Programs Director with the Drupal Association, has published an Event Impact Recap of DrupalCon Portland 2024.
The event saw 1,368 registered attendees with a 97.8% check-in rate, and approximately one-third received complimentary registrations for various roles. The conference, which had a significant impact on the local economy with 3,249 hotel rooms booked, also achieved a 4.21/5 overall experience rating. Global representation was strong with participants from 35 countries and 46 states.
Highlights included five specialized summits, the DriesNote session attended by 950 people, and substantial sponsorship support from 47 sponsors. The event's success was bolstered by the contributions of 28 volunteers.
Megan, with over 18 years of experience in event planning and community engagement, aims to enhance community programs and initiatives within the Drupal ecosystem. The full impact report and detailed highlights can be viewed on drupal.org.