DrupalCon Rotterdam Encourages First-Time Speakers with Experience-Focused CFP

The DrupalCon Rotterdam team is encouraging more community members to submit session proposals, emphasising that practical experience is more valuable than formal expertise. In a recent post, organisers address common hesitation among potential speakers, noting that real-world project insights and lessons learned are often more relevant to attendees than theoretical presentations.

The call for papers highlights clarity, relevance and actionable outcomes as key criteria in the selection process. Strong proposals are expected to define a clear takeaway, identify their intended audience and explain their relevance to the Drupal community. Organisers advise against vague topics, recommending instead that submissions focus on specific challenges, solutions and measurable outcomes.

Suggested themes for the 2026 programme include AI and Drupal, composable architectures, accessibility, performance at scale and real-world case studies. These areas reflect current priorities within the Drupal ecosystem while leaving room for contributors to share practical implementations and project-based insights.

Submissions are open across multiple tracks, including Community Health, Digital Sovereignty and Open Web, Drupal CMS, Development AI and Agentic Architecture, and User Experience and Design. Session formats include standard talks, workshops and panels, with the submission deadline set for 13 April 2026.

The post frames speaking at DrupalCon as both a community contribution and a professional development opportunity, though the emphasis remains on encouraging broader participation rather than highlighting individual recognition. More details and submission guidelines are available in the official announcement.