Drupal Events for the Week: September 9 - September 15, 2024

Here is a list of upcoming Drupal events compiled by The DropTimes for the week of September 9 - September 15. From in-person meetups in various cities to online training sessions and community briefings, these events offer opportunities for Drupal developers, designers, and enthusiasts to learn, network, and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Drupal. Whether you're interested in exploring business logic with the ECA module, understanding Drupal 7 End of Life options, or enhancing front-end development with Single-Directory Components, there's something for everyone in the Drupal community.

Drupal Meetup Bern (Golf.ch / TFA & RSA)

The Drupal Meetup Bern will take place in person on September 9, 2024, at Helga Digitalagentur GmbH, Brückfeldstrasse 16, Bern, Switzerland, starting at 6:00 PM CEST. The event will feature presentations on the use case of Golf.ch and enhancing Drupal security with TFA and RSA, followed by networking, drinks, and a BBQ. The meetup is open to all, from beginners to experts, interested in the Drupal CMS and framework.

NWDUG UK Monthly Meetup September 2024

The NWDUG UK Monthly Meetup for September 2024 will occur online on September 10, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM BST. This virtual event will feature a talk by David Suissa on implementing AI solutions for the French government, focusing on integrating AI with public service websites. Attendees can also expect a roundup of the latest Drupal news and events.

Drupal 7 End of Life Gets Closer!

"Drupal 7 - It's Time to Evaluate the Options" is a community briefing scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 4:00 PM BST. This session will address the upcoming Drupal 7 End of Life on January 5, 2025, and explore options for CiviCRM users, including upgrading, switching CMS, or opting for a support package. The event is open to anyone needing guidance on securing their Drupal 7 sites before the deadline.

Drupal-Austria Meetup September

The Drupal-Austria Meetup is scheduled for September 11, 2024, from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM CEST at doloops accessible web technologies GmbH, Bräuhausgasse 6/2/6, 1050 Vienna, Austria. This in-person event welcomes web developers, designers, and Drupal users, offering snacks, short presentations, and networking opportunities. The meetup is sponsored by doloops, with presentations and lightning talks to be announced.

Using ARIA-live to Create a More Dynamic Web Page

"Using ARIA-live to Create a More Dynamic Web Page" is an online training session on September 11, 2024, at 6:00 AM MDT. Led by Michaela Lederman, Senior Accessibility & QA Lead, and Philip Stier, Senior Developer, the session will cover the proper use of ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) to make dynamic content accessible for screen reader users. Sponsored by Aten Design Group, the training will provide practical examples and best practices for developers to enhance website accessibility.

Drupal Business Meetup

The Drupal Business Meetup will take place on September 11, 2024, at City Castle Oudaen, Oudegracht 99, Utrecht, with walk-in starting at 5:30 PM. This exclusive event, organized for partners of the Drupal Netherlands Foundation, offers an evening of networking with Drupal agencies over dinner and wine. Participation is by personal invitation, with no costs for attendees.

Why You Should Consider Drupal for Your Next Project

"Why You Should Consider Drupal for Your Next Project" is a session led by Luca Lusso on September 11, 2024, from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM GMT+5:30 at Via Gustavo Fara, 13-1, 20124 Milan, Italy. This event will explore the evolution of Drupal and its suitability for modern PHP developers, focusing on its flexibility and scalability for enterprise-level projects. The session will also highlight how Drupal's architecture has shifted to a Symfony 6-based system.

Translating Business Logic into Code with Drupal's ECA Module (goodbye Rules)

"Translating Business Logic into Code with Drupal's ECA Module (Goodbye Rules)" is a presentation by Stan Ascher on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT at Bixal offices, 3050 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 310, Oakton, VA. The session will showcase how the ECA (Event-Condition-Action) module enables business users and developers to design and implement business logic through an accessible interface, replacing the functionality of the Drupal 7 Rules module.

Twin Cities DrupalCamp 2024

Twin Cities DrupalCamp 2024 is confirmed to take place from September 12 to September 13, 2024, at Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN. This in-person DrupalCamp event will bring together the Drupal community for two days of sessions, workshops, and networking. More details about the camp will be announced as plans are finalized.

Simplify Your Drupal Front-End with Single Directory Components

"Simplify Your Drupal Front-End with Single-Directory Components" is a webinar scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT. Presenters Mateu Aguiló Bosch and Chris Albrecht will guide attendees on how to implement and maximize the benefits of Single-Directory Components (SDC) in Drupal. The session will cover best practices, companion modules, and organizing components for use with Storybook to improve front-end development workflows.

Melbourne Drupal Meetup - September 2024

The Melbourne Drupal Meetup for September 2024 will be held online on September 12, 2024, at 3:00 AM AEST via Zoom. The session will feature a presentation by Simond Lyndsay from Aussie Angels on implementing server-side processing using DataTables and Drupal views. The meetup also welcomes short lightning talks and discussions from attendees.