DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 Schedule

Want to use the app to build your schedule? Try the button below to download the Sessionize app. Make sure to use the device you'll be carrying at the conference! Want some guidance on what to attend? You can follow the 'Drupal CMS' content track to learn about all the latest innovations happening in Drupal. Or you can join un-conference style 'Birds of a Feather' sessions (BoFs) - to have more informal, round-table discussions with your peers.

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***Sessions and speakers are subject to change. Additional sessions will be added as they become available.

Wednesday, 26 Mar - Wednesday, 26 Mar

08:00 to 17:00 EDT

Location
Edgewood (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

View the BoF schedule or submit your own: https://events.drupal.org/atlanta2025/bofs/all

08:00 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Harris (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

View the BoF schedule or submit your own: https://events.drupal.org/atlanta2025/bofs/all

08:00 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Lenox (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

View the BoF schedule or submit your own: https://events.drupal.org/atlanta2025/bofs/all

08:00 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Marietta (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

View the BoF schedule or submit your own: https://events.drupal.org/atlanta2025/bofs/all

08:00 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Centennial Ballroom I (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

Generously Sponsored by ThirdAndGrove

08:00 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Regency VII (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

Meeting space for organized local camps, associations, or communities with designated ambassadors. Creating a welcoming and functional space for fostering a sense of community and collaboration.

08:00 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Executive Conference Room 219 - Hotel 2nd Floor
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

This room is available for mediation and reflection. It is in Executive Conference Room 219, located on the 2nd Floor of the Hyatt Hotel.

08:00 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Terrace Foyer (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00
08:00 to 08:50 EDT
Location
Regency VI (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:50

A breakfast event for Ripple Makers (formerly known as Drupal Association members). We want to welcome and thank you for your support of the Drupal Association, and also hear what is important to you.

Speakers

Jitka Pilar, Tim D, joigarrett

08:30 to 09:00 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 08:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00
09:00 to 09:50 EDT
Location
Hanover C (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50

Poorly trained users often grow frustrated with their tools. This can ultimately lead to a breakdown of trust in web systems and the teams that maintain them.

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user experience, accessibility & design
Speakers
09:00 to 09:50 EDT
Location
Courtland (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50

With Drupal CMS 1.0 released in January, we're now well into development of the next version.

So it's a great opportunity to discuss what we have planned next on the roadmap, provide updates on how we are tracking and briefly look back at the process so far.

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drupal cms (starshot)
Speakers
09:00 to 09:50 EDT
Location
Hanover AB (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50

As the Drupal CMS strategy v1.0 describes, supporting the Open Web is our responsibility. Drupal's Open Web Manifesto clarifies, that the Open Web is strengthened by every individual’s right to choice, privacy, and security.

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drupal cms (starshot)
Speakers
09:00 to 09:50 EDT
Location
The Learning Center (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50

This practical, hands-on workshop takes participants on a “storied” journey from UI design to development, starting from zero. You’ll hear perspectives from both a UI designer and a front-end developer and how to effectively collaborate across both disciplines.

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development & coding
Speakers
09:00 to 09:50 EDT
Location
Dunwoody (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50

The American Booksellers Association (ABA), a national not-for-profit trade organization, works to ensure and protect the diversity, success, and profitability of independently owned book retailers.

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success stories
Speakers
09:00 to 09:50 EDT
Location
Baker (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50

Are you tired of content strategies that feel more like guessing games than science? Behavioral economics may hold the key to why some messages inspire action, while others fade away.

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content & marketing
Speakers
09:00 to 09:50 EDT
Location
Baker (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50

My old boss used to say, “In higher ed, when 20 people want to do something, and one wants to do the opposite, that’s considered a tie.” This is a challenge many of us face: we see the benefits to changing our organization’s behaviors, but it may feel like the organization is unable or unwilling

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content & marketing
Speakers

Bjorn Thomson

09:00 to 09:50 EDT
Location
Hanover FG (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50

There are so many factors at play when implementing Drupal, so many possible combinations of strategies, user preferences, and technical decisions that simply making a choice and sticking to it is a big win. We think we've found one such approach and want to share it with you!

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site building
09:00 to 09:50 EDT
Location
Regency V (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50

The introduction of Drupal CMS has created a buzz in the Drupal community, redefining how we think about building with Drupal. Its flexible, modern approach to development has opened up new possibilities for innovation.

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core contributions
Speakers
09:00 to 09:50 EDT
Location
Piedmont (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50

In today's rapidly evolving work environment, successful teams embrace diversity in all its forms, especially neurodiversity.

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owc icon_new brand
community health
Speakers
09:50 to 10:30 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 09:50 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 10:30
10:00 to 10:10 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 10:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 10:10

The era of Drupal 7 is ending, leaving thousands of small-site owners searching for an affordable and easy way to continue their work without diving into complex development or costs they can't afford.

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drupal cms (starshot)
Speakers
10:15 to 10:35 EDT
Location
Regency VII (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 10:15 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 10:35

Let's get together to break the ice and meet new people before the Keynote.

10:45 to 11:45 EDT
Location
Centennial Ballroom II-IV (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 10:45 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 11:45

The Choreography of Innovation: Lessons from the Stage for Bold Thinking

Speakers

Yamilee Toussaint

12:00 to 13:15 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:15
12:00 to 13:00 EDT
Location
Regency VI (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:00

Lullabot celebrates, honors, and supports women who are working in Drupal and throughout the tech industry. Since Lullabot’s inception in 2006, we have fostered our company culture around the open-source value that everyone can make meaningful contributions and collaborate openly.

Speakers
12:15 to 12:25 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:15 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:25

Pipeline automation using Platform.sh and its advantages for business acceleration.

Speakers:
Sam Rollin - CEO, Managing Director of Rollin agency
Haylee Millar - Product Engineer, Platform.sh

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devops
Speakers
12:30 to 12:40 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:40

Imagine creating a fully functional, AI-powered website in just five minutes—no coding required. With the Drupal AI module, this is now a reality.

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site building
Speakers
12:45 to 12:55 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:45 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:55

Learn how AI is used for good to matches you with volunteering or donation opportunities. A collaboration of Share Good and Four Kitchens.

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success stories
13:00 to 13:10 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:10

Discover how TraceLink, a leader in supply chain solutions, ambitiously transformed its website with an AI chatbot that integrates with Drupal's content ecosystem.

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content & marketing
Speakers

Ritesh Gurung, Adam Picker

13:15 to 13:25 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:15 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:25

Who Wants to Be a Drupal Millionaire?
Format: A live game show with Drupal-related questions.
Ask progressively harder Drupal trivia questions.
Use polls, hand raises, or a Kahoot-style quiz for audience participation.

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drupal cms (starshot)
Speakers

Cassey Bowden, johnlutz, ashburns

13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Courtland (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

In this session, we will embark on a journey into the future of code review, where the integration of ChatGPT and GitLab CI revolutionizes the Drupal module development process.

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devops
Speakers
13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Hanover AB (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

This session will explore the development of the "product mindset" and product management practice within government digital services teams, specifically focusing on utilizing Drupal as a vehicle to drive innovation and continuously offer value to constituents.

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leadership, management & business
Speakers
13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Centennial Ballroom II-IV (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

In the Driesnote, project lead Dries Buytaert announced site templates for Drupal CMS to be built this year and marketplace of site templates to be discussed. Let's get together to discuss these ideas and possibilities and how you will be involved!

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drupal cms (starshot)
13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
The Learning Center (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

This session will showcase how Drupal can be integrated with Google Firebase to provide real-time management of content and configurations for iOS and Android applications in production environments.

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development & coding
13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Hanover DE (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

Follow creation of a Drupal-focused Alternate Reality Game in the style of Pokemon Go you can play during DrupalCon. Game design, web APIs, and native mobile apps have been used to create a game for you to play and beta test during the conference.

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user experience, accessibility & design
Speakers
13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Piedmont (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

Drupal developers come from all walks of life, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives to their careers.

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owc icon_new brand
community health
13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Hanover C (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

Do you want to contribute but are not sure how? Check out the First Time Contributor Pathway for a list of recommended sessions at DrupalCon Atlanta to help you figure out how to use your particular skills to contribute to the Drupal project!

Speakers

Chris Darke

13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Regency VI (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

What happens when the flexibility of Drupal meets the interactivity of Godot? In this session, we’ll dive into how you can harness the power of these two platforms to create dynamic, content-driven games.

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development & coding
Speakers
13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Dunwoody (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

This presentation aims to provide strategies for configuring and managing regionalization and translation in Drupal, with a focus on using tools like Platform.SH and Fastly CDN for geoIP detection.

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site building
13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Regency V (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

Everyone has heard of supply chains at this point, but what exactly does that mean for a PHP project, let alone a Drupal project? This talk will provide concrete advice, as well as a deep dive into how Drupal AutoUpdates are being built with security first in mind.

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drupal cms (starshot)
13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Baker (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

In an era where digital landscapes are ever-changing, SEO has transformed from a mere keyword-centric practice into a sophisticated, holistic strategy. This talk will explore how the digital marketing realm demands adaptable and forward-thinking approaches to remain relevant and effective.

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content & marketing
Speakers
13:30 to 14:20 EDT
Location
Hanover FG (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 13:30 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20

Drupal CMS aims to simplify website creation for marketers and content teams. But what exactly do these users want, and how can Drupal stand out when many other CMSs promise ease of use?

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drupal cms (starshot)
Speakers
14:20 to 15:00 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 14:20 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00
15:00 to 15:50 EDT
Location
Piedmont (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50

The Drupal community has long championed the values of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, but how can we ensure those values are reflected in the way we build and grow our teams?

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owc icon_new brand
community health
Speakers
15:00 to 15:50 EDT
Location
Hanover C (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50

Engage with the Drupal Association's Development and Fundraising team.

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leadership, management & business
Speakers
15:00 to 15:50 EDT
Location
Regency VI (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50

The vision for Drupal CMS (née Starshot) is bold and inspiring, inviting everyone in the Drupal community to consider how they might help end users accomplish even more with Drupal.

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site building
15:00 to 15:50 EDT
Location
Hanover FG (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50

Using open-source tools, the EditTogether module provides secure, real-time collaboration inside the Drupal editorial interface. Editors may update content simultaneously and leave threaded comments requesting clarifications or changes. And it all works with content moderation workflows!

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drupal cms (starshot)
Speakers
15:00 to 15:50 EDT
Location
Courtland (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50

Drupal moves faster than perceived.
Keeping up to date is important and it may be challenging if you are not doing drupal core development full time.

Let us explore Drupal core pace of changes, resources to follow it, and some experiences trying to do that.

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core contributions
Speakers
15:00 to 15:50 EDT
Location
Hanover AB (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50

A couple of years ago we started defining a community initiative for getting a Dashboard system in core. We aimed to transform the user experience by providing a centralized interface for quick access to essential tools and key information.

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drupal cms (starshot)
Speakers
15:00 to 15:50 EDT
Location
Hanover DE (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50

ChatGPT is no longer just a buzzword—it’s now a powerful, practical tool that can dramatically enhance content creation when optimized effectively. In this session, we’ll break down how to build a custom GPT to meet your organization’s unique content needs.

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content & marketing
Speakers
15:00 to 16:00 EDT
Location
Centennial Ballroom II-IV (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:00

Meet key Drupal CMS leaders to get insights on how the platform is being built and learn about future plans. Topics include Experience Builder, AI, user experience, documentation and more.

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drupal cms (starshot)
15:00 to 15:50 EDT
Location
The Learning Center (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50

In today's fast-paced digital world, efficient website management is crucial for success. WebOps plays a vital role in streamlining processes to drive maximum efficiency.

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devops
Speakers
15:00 to 15:50 EDT
Location
Dunwoody (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50

Join in learning how the MIT Sloan Web Development team planned and executed a "Homepage Takeover"—a new content type, collection of components and editorial workflow, for our Drupal 10 website—in just 12 weeks.

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success stories
Speakers
15:00 to 15:50 EDT
Location
Regency V (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:00 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50

Migrating from WordPress to Drupal CMS can feel like a big leap—especially if you’re used to WordPress’s page builders and want to maintain editorial flexibility.

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success stories
Speakers

garphy, Dharizza Espinach

15:50 to 16:10 EDT
Location
Grand Hall (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 15:50 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Regency V (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

Discover how leading media brands use content analytics data to increase direct traffic, improve engagement, and boost content recirculation. Learn how to combine performance data with AI to turn passive readers into active participants.

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content & marketing
Speakers
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Hanover AB (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

Drupal CMS is one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by the Drupal community. It tries to solve some of the same problems long faced by distributions…but it’s not a distribution. It’s built entirely on Drupal’s game-changing new recipe system.

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drupal cms (starshot)
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Hanover DE (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

It’s interesting to see the existence of an unrealistic realm in a realistic digital sphere with Artificial Intelligence and how probable it can be in Drupal’s world ?

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content & marketing
Speakers
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Piedmont (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

Join the Drupal.org engineering team for updates on our work to support the community.

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owc icon_new brand
community health
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Baker (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

Budgets for many marketing and web teams have been shrinking over the past few years. At the same time, the need to show results continues to grow.

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content & marketing
Speakers
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
The Learning Center (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

Forum One initially created a set of modules and an install profile that we could use internally to get things like an accordion Paragraph and a simple WYSIWYG paragraph, reasonable security defaults, and more to have the go-to-market time for sensible default in Drupal be mostly completed.

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development & coding
Speakers
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Courtland (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00
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drupal cms (starshot)
Speakers
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Dunwoody (LL3)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

Drupal offers a comprehensive suite of site-building tools that enable you to create dynamic, content-rich websites with little to no custom coding.

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site building
Speakers
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Hanover C (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

EQUIP (Ensuring Quality in Psychological Support) is a World Health Organization & UNICEF project using Drupal to deliver mental health support training and assessments in low and middle-income settings with low connectivity.

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success stories
Speakers
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Hanover FG (LL2)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

Are you looking for an easy way to remediate your site's accessibility issues? Are you looking for an 'out of the box' solution for Drupal accessibility, like a fully WCAG compliant contrib theme or an 'all-in-one' magic accessibility module?

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user experience, accessibility & design
Speakers
16:10 to 17:00 EDT
Location
Regency VI (LL1)
When
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 16:10 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 17:00

The recent dispute between WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg and hosting company WP Engine has sparked widespread discussion about the social and philosophical responsibilities of open source software.

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leadership, management & business
Speakers