DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 – Attendee Insights: Part Two

Day two of DrupalCon Atlanta is here, and the pace hasn’t let up. Sessions are digging deep, booths are buzzing, and conversations—both planned and spontaneous—are turning into real insight. From community summits to tech-focused talks, the event is offering something for everyone.

Ahead of the conference, we asked a range of attendees what they were most looking forward to—what sessions they had their eye on, what they hoped to learn, and what they planned to bring back to their teams.

This is Part Two of that series, spotlighting voices from across the Drupal community. Some are longtime contributors, others are first-time attendees—but each came to Atlanta with clear goals and curiosity.

Let’s get into it.

Frederik Wouters — Head of Innovation at Dropsolid

For Frederik, DrupalCon isn’t just another industry event—it’s a chance to speak, connect, and showcase something new.

“Most excited? That’s a hard question. It’s always exciting to speak in front of large audiences, so that’s exciting for sure. I’m also pretty excited about the AI booth I made that will be at the Dropsolid booth. Come and test that out!”

But what really stands out for him is the people,

“Overall I think I’m most excited about meeting the people and just the conference all together.”

As for his schedule, it’s less about following a strict list and more about staying open. He plans to connect with Marcus, a fellow contributor to the AI module, and is curious about government-related sessions, although he hasn’t had time to dive into the full schedule.

Frederik’s goal at DrupalCon is clear:

 “If Dropsolid can let the world know that we’re a trusted party for sovereign DXP—with or without sovereign AI—that’s a success.”

Stephen Musgrave — Founder & Partner at Capellic

Stephen’s coming in with long-term context. He was there in Portland last year for the Starshot announcement and remembers how it shifted the tone of the entire event.

“The buzz of excitement that resulted from that DriesNote took over the conference, It’s now been nearly a year since that announcement and a lot has happened… Just how will Experience Builder work? Who will it serve?”

Stephen’s not just attending—he’s actively contributing. He co-organized the Nonprofit Summit and is leading a Birds of a Feather session on Wednesday titled “High-performance Drupal via lightweight server-first techniques.” It’s a discussion about building performant, pragmatic websites—without always relying on JavaScript-heavy frontends.

He’s also planning to attend as many Drupal AI sessions as he can, along with sessions in the Community Health track. For him, DrupalCon is a place to ask the bigger questions:

“I need to help our dev team to evolve in a world to deliver more value more quickly. Where does AI fit into this? What are the wrong turns? What are the right turns?”

Hanna Furey — Senior Strategist at Oomph, Inc.

For Hanna, DrupalCon is all about connection—ideas, people, and purpose.

“I always look forward to DrupalCon because it’s such a great mix of learning, sharing ideas, and just catching up with the community, It’s not just about the tech; it’s about the people behind it.”

She’s especially focused on the Higher Education Summit. These sessions give her a clear view of real-world priorities from folks working in higher ed every day. It’s not just about theory—it’s about application.

“This year, I’m especially hoping to bring back a deeper understanding of how teams are approaching Drupal CMS."

 She’s always looking for practical takeaways that can sharpen her team’s strategies and better serve clients.

Jenna Frye — Business Development Executive at Lullabot

This is Jenna’s first DrupalCon, and she’s treating it like a front-row seat to the community she’s stepping into.

“Definitely the people! This will be my first DrupalCon and I’m excited to connect with the community and learn more from everyone.”

She’s especially looking forward to the Government Summit, a follow-up to her recent experience at the National Association for State Technology Directors’ conference. For Jenna, Drupal’s role in state-level digital priorities is worth understanding up close.

She’s also eager to hear her Lullabot teammates present and hopes to return with insights into how Drupal can help solve emerging client challenges.

Humberto Luna — Drupal Senior Developer at WeKnow Inc

For Humberto, nothing beats being in the same room with others in the community.

Humberto is most looking forward to live discussions, sharing ideas, and exchanging perspectives. The DriesNote is a big draw for him—“the crown jewel,” as Humberto puts it—because it points to what’s next for Drupal.

Humberto especially tuned into the growing presence of AI in the Drupal space. There's a boom in projects, and he wants to see how others are approaching it and what might apply to his work.

More than anything, he wants to come back with clarity:

“I expect to bring back insights into what’s next in the Drupal world and where we should focus our efforts as an organization.”

There’s no shortage of movement here—whether it’s through keynotes, summits, or informal meetups. Attendees are here not just to listen, but to contribute, question, and collaborate.

DriesNote is today’s big moment. Everyone’s watching to see how the vision for Drupal continues to evolve.

Tomorrow, we’ll wrap up the series with Part Three—more insights, more takeaways, and a look at how the conversations from earlier in the week are starting to take shape.