Three Reasons to Send Your Team to DrupalCon

It can be difficult to decide whether to send representatives of your organization to DrupalCon. You may find yourself asking questions like, what's the ROI? What’s the value of being there in person? Is it really worth the money? There are tremendous benefits, measurable and immeasurable, to sending your employees to DrupalCon. Here are three reasons why going is a win-win for both your employees and your organization.

It Strengthens Drupal

Every company that relies on Drupal should be invested in its continued success. DrupalCons are the largest events for Drupal each year, as it brings together Drupal experts from all over the world to collaborate, contribute and make Drupal even better. This is especially important with Drupal 8 in the works — the more people who attend DrupalCon and sprint, the more people we have working to get Drupal 8 out the door. If you want to do things more intelligently, more efficiently, and more effectively with Drupal, contributing to DrupalCon by sending your employees is a fantastic way to help make the Drupal project, the Drupal community, and your organization better than ever.

It Keeps Skills Sharp

Drupal best practices are evolving quickly as more and more companies adopt the platform. At DrupalCon, attendees will have access to the foremost Drupal experts in the world— not only in sessions, but at social events or even in random encounters. The in-depth technical sessions and training courses provide a structure for attendees to learn within, while the social aspect is crucial to more fully understanding concepts and encouraging new breakthroughs.

It Shows You Care

DrupalCon is a lot of fun, and sending employees doesn’t just increase their Drupal knowledge, it allows them to have a great time. Sending your employees to DrupalCon shows you care about their professional development, and encourages them to have a great time in the process. Happy employees are loyal employees, increasing your retention rate and the value of your organization. What’s not to love?