'Local Association Stand' at DrupalCon Barcelona 2024

Fifteen European local associations (and counting) came together to create the very first Drupal Local Association Stand at DrupalCon Europe! The stand will be a cosy place to come together, connect and discuss the many opportunities and difficulties they face in their respective regions. The stand aims to foster meaningful connections between the audience and local event organizers and associations. It also serves to solidify the bonds between the local leaders themselves.

The stand will feature a cosy seating area where visitors can lounge and engage in discussion with the local initiators.

DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 is filled with wonderful talks and BoFs to get engaged in the local community.

Are you active as an event organizer or looking to start or join an association? Check out these meetings:

Getting started with la_eu: local association site

Wednesday, 25 Sept 11:30-12:15  
Location Room BoF 2 (119) 
Speaker: Björn Brala 

The Dutch Drupal association shared their code for drupal.nl with the community. This resulted in the la_eu project. Multiple countries have launched their local site using this template and translated the English content to their language.

Local Drupal Regions & Associations Round Table & Network of European Drupal Associations (NEDA)

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 14:15 - 16:00 
Location Room BoF 4 (121) 
Speakers: Esmeralda Braad-Tijhoff, Joi-Lindsey Garrett, Baddý Sonja Breidert, Imre Gmelig Meijling

Local Drupal initiatives are at the heart of the Drupal community, bringing people together to exchange ideas, innovate, and celebrate the incredible things being done with Drupal every day.

Revisiting how to organize a Drupal event in your city or country: curiosities, tips, and lessons learned

Wednesday, 25 Sept, 12:30-13:15 
Location: Room 2 (131-132) 
Speakers: Pedro Cambra and Montaña Franco

"Come for the code, stay for the community" – this is Drupal's motto, but...is it difficult to build community on your location, given the post-pandemic new reality, remote work, etc.? The answer is absolutely not!

The future of DrupalCamps - Hosting in-person events in the post-COVID era

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 17:30 - 18:15 
Location: Room BoF 1 (118) 
Speaker: Niklas Franke

The Drupal community is spread across the globe. Bringing the community together to foster collaboration and exchange, as well as to bring new people into the community, is a key driver of Drupal's success.