Drupal Events for the Week: August 12 - August 18, 2024

This week, from August 12 to August 18, the Drupal community is buzzing with a variety of events, with Drupal GovCon 2024 standing out as the most significant. The DropTimes has curated a list of these events, ranging from local meetups in Brisbane, Seattle, and Canberra to specialized training sessions and community gatherings. These events provide valuable opportunities for Drupal enthusiasts to connect, learn, and contribute, whether through in-person attendance or online participation, making this week a pivotal time for engagement in the global Drupal community.

Drupal GovCon 2024

Drupal GovCon 2024 is scheduled to take place from August 13 to August 15, 2024, at the Samuel Riggs Alumni Center, University of Maryland, College Park. The event, held in person, offers attendees an opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in Drupal and connect with the DC Drupal community. The conference provides free admission and features diverse tracks catering to various interests.

Drupal Brisbane Meetup

The Drupal Brisbane Meetup is scheduled for August 13, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Brisbane time at Brisbane Square Library, with an online option via Google Meet. Organized by Jen M and sponsored by Tomato Elephant Studio, this contribution-focused event invites participants to discuss and contribute to Drupal-related topics. Attendees can join either in-person or online to engage with the Drupal community.

Github Co-Pilot and Actions: Enhancing Drupal Development with New Tools

"GitHub Co-Pilot and Actions: Enhancing Drupal Development with New Tools" is an online training session scheduled for August 14, 2024, at 12:30 AM MDT. Hosted by Aten Design Group and led by Jordan Graham, this webinar will explore how AI-powered tools from GitHub can improve the efficiency of Drupal development. The session is tailored for Drupal developers interested in leveraging GitHub Co-Pilot and GitHub Actions to enhance their workflows.

Women in Drupal Quarterly meeting

The Women in Drupal Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2024, at 1:30 AM CDT and will be held online. Organized by Jennifer Dust and Monica "Nikki" Flores, the meeting will discuss various issues related to women in the Drupal community. Aten Design Group and Lullabot sponsor the event.

DrupalACT Meetup

The DrupalACT Meetup is scheduled for August 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM AEST, and will be held both online and in-person at Annex, Level 8, 12 Moore Street, Canberra City. The event will feature presentations by Quinn Hart, Linh Ngo Phuoc Hoai, and Al O'Neill, covering Drupal support and AI topics. Organized by Margery Tongway and Mike Richardson, the meetup is sponsored by Ironstar and Annex.

Seattle DUG Social

The Seattle Drupal User Group (DUG) Social is set for August 15, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM PDT at Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill, Seattle. This in-person local meetup allows attendees to connect with the local Drupal community and discuss the upcoming Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit.