DrupalCon Barcelona 2024: Key Sessions for Event Organizers

DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 kicks off today, offering a wealth of opportunities for event organizers to network, share insights, and collaborate on future community initiatives. Throughout the week, attendees can visit the Local Associations Booth in the Expo Hall, where the Network of European Drupal Associations (NEDA) and other organizers will be present. Organizers are encouraged to bring their own stickers and swag to foster connections within the Drupal community.

Several key sessions, highlighted by Avi Schwab in a recent blog post, will focus on the challenges and opportunities facing event organizers:

• The future of DrupalCamps - Hosting in-person events in the post-COVID era  
   Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 17:30 to 18:15
• Bridging the gap: Unlocking Non-Code Contributions | Drupal Events  
   Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 08:45 to 09:30
• Revisiting how to organize a Drupal event in your city or country: curiosities, tips and lessons learned  
   Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 12:30 to 13:15
• Network of European Drupal Associations (NEDA)  
   Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 15:15 to 16:00

The Event Organizer Working Group has also opened nominations for its board, with a deadline of October 15, offering further opportunities to shape the future of Drupal events. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual open meeting via Slack will be held on October 8, keeping the global Drupal community engaged.